Building Bi-Inclusive Community Spaces
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WJlDvNzNN0] Work to rethink the way we use labels! On the last day of our campaign’s Action Week, Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on community-based action steps that can best support bisexual+ youth. In one report, bisexual+ youth were less likely to be out to their families, friends, and communities, and only 4% of […]
Caring for Bisexual+ Homeless Youth
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month provides action steps for homeless shelters and social service providers working with bisexual+ youth A higher percentage of bisexual students reported running away from home one or more times compared to their gay and straight peers. In addition, more bisexual youth stated they were homeless because of physical abuse by […]
Supporting Bisexual+ Youth in School
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month highlights ways to support and protect bisexual+ youth at school. A recent report found that 37% of gender-expansive youth are verbally harassed at school, and another report found that 44% of bisexual youth were bullied about their weight or physical appearance one or more times during the past month. In […]
Boosting Bisexual+ Competency for Healthcare Providers
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month provides action steps for healthcare professionals who treat youth in order to boost their bisexual+ competency. Bisexual youth are less likely than gay and lesbian youth to disclose to their physician about their sexuality. Therefore, there are many ways that healthcare providers can better care for their bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, […]
Supporting Bisexual+ Youth at Home
This week Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on action steps at home, in school, and within communities for better supporting bisexual+ youth. Today’s post provides tips for parents and guardians! With low coming out rates, bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, queer, no label) youth need more support and affirmation, starting at home from parents, guardians, and […]
Mental Health Resources
On the last day of this week, Bisexual Health Awareness Month promotes mental health resources for bisexual+ youth. Bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, no label) youth often experience higher levels of mental health issues than their gay and straight peers, including suicidality, substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety. Therefore, it is important to connect […]
Resources for Building Safer Spaces
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month aims to provide resources on building safer, more inclusive spaces for bisexual+ youth! Unfortunately, bisexual+ youth are often told that their sexual identities “don’t exist” or are “just a phase.” This biphobia and bisexual erasure causes a lot of harm, distress, and invalidation. Therefore, it’s important to recognize and address […]
Bullying and Interpersonal Violence Resources
Today’s Bisexual Health Awareness Month focus is on bullying and interpersonal violence resources for bisexual+ youth. In one study, 44% bisexual youth reported being bullied about physical appearance one or more times during past month, and a report by the Human Rights Campaign found that 37% of gender-expansive youth were verbally harassed at school. In […]
Sexual Health Resources
Get connected! Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on sexual health resources, information, and services for bisexual youth+. Among female youth, bisexuality was found to be associated with unprotected intercourse during their last sexual encounter. Young men of color (ages 15-22) who have sex with men are at disproportionate risk of acquiring HIV, and gay, […]
Coming Out and Bisexual Community Resources
Coming out and bisexual community resources are the focus of Bisexual Health Awareness Month today. Bisexual+ youth, know that you have a community that cares! Bisexual+ youth are less likely to be out to their families, friends, and communities, and they are often told that their sexual identities are “just a phase” or “don’t exist.” […]