what is this carrd?

internalised biphobia is difficult to deal with especially for those who feel like other parts of their identities invalidate their bisexuality or vice versa.

so i decided to make this: a carrd that contains positive letters and reminders for any bisexuals who need them.

if you are not bi, feel free to share this carrd (or specific sections of it) with your bi friends.

what is internalised biphobia?

“when bisexuals are socialized to believing biphobic beliefs, this is internalised biphobia. internalised biphobia generally manifests in two ways: as biphobia towards other bisexuals, and as biphobia towards ourselves.

both are a result of negative feelings that we hold about our sexuality. it is something that pretty much all bisexuals have to deal with, and it may not be possible to totally overcome it.”

here is a section of another carrd that discusses what internalised biphobia is and how it might manifest itself, and here is another section of the same carrd that contains advice on overcoming internalised biphobia, aka learning to accept yourself the way you are and learning to be proud in your bisexuality.

i’m questioning my sexuality, and i’m not sure if i’m bi or not. is this carrd for me?

this carrd revolves more around validating people who are aware of their bisexuality but still struggle with internalised biphobia.

i made another carrd that might be a little more helpful, since it’s aimed at people who are questioning their sexuality along with bisexuals, so you might want to check it out.

however, yes, you are more than welcomed to read this and talk to me about it! each individual’s relationship with their sexuality is different and the ways they try to figure out themselves are various, so although this carrd is more aimed at people who are aware of their bisexuality, it might still help you in one way or another.

first of all: dear bisexuals,

i hope you’re having a wonderful day, and if you aren’t, i hope that this carrd cheers you up a little bit or that whatever you’ve got going on at the moment changes and things get better.

bisexuality is radical and revolutionary, and every aspect of bisexuality is beautiful and worthy of being embraced by you with pride and acceptance.

the biphobia bisexuals are forced to deal with — from both cishets and within the lgbt community — is rampant, and its impact and effects on bisexuals are disastrous but often ignored and erased.

it’s up to us bisexuals and our allies to stand up for the bi community and combat biphobia of all kinds and in all communities.

but we can’t combat biphobia coming from others unless we face our own struggles with internalised biphobia and resolve them, and turn bi positivity into a weapon.

being proud of your bisexuality means understanding that you don’t deserve the biphobia you face, no matter how insignificant you try to tell yourself it is.

table of contents:
letter to bisexuals
introduction

bi positivity texts (tumblr positivity tag)
“i’m bi but i’m also ###” (empowering messages)

bi resources
end note

p.s. this carrd is a work in progress so feel free to contact me if you have any submissions!

length: 8 sections including the home page and table of contents, 5.4k words

bi positivity ✨

all these texts were copy-pasted from bi positivity posts, and you can find direct links to the original posts in the underlined x beneath each text. no editing was done.*

LAST UPDATED: OCT. 5, 2020
[six new posts added]

I love being bisexual because it’s like a constant surprise who you’re going to wake up with a preference for that week. Sometimes I find men boring and then in a few days I’m like ‘!!!!! Men <3′ And sometimes I find women boring and then in a few days I’m like ‘!!!!! Women <3′ It’s always an adventure.
x

Love to closeted bi people. You are not alone, you are worth so much, you deserve acceptance and peace. Things will be alright.
x

Disabled bi people are incredible. ❤️ you deserve autonomy in your orientation just as abled people do. ❤️ disabled bi people deserve accessible bi spaces and bi-friendly disabled spaces. ❤️ your bi-ness is worth celebrating and loving.
x

bi men, women, and enbies deserve all the fucking hype after practically being shunned from their own community send tweet
x

I have a date with a pretty girl and a pretty boy at the same time and we are going to fucking hold hands and I can feel my heart in my mouth
x

I hope gnc bisexuals, trans bisexuals, bisexuals with a complex relationship to gender, bisexuals whose gender is bisexual, are having a happy day!!!
x

bi girls who have only been with boys are not "basically straight" just like how bi girls who have only been with girls are not "basically lesbians." bi boys who have only been with girls are not "basically straight" just like how bi boys who have only been with boys are not "basically gay"
x

Btw bi boys are amazing and I hope you all find someone who loves you and makes you feel warm and good this year
x

Dear Bi Boys: Your identity is valid.  You’re still bi when you date a girl.  You’re still bi when you date a boy.  You’re still bi when you date a nonbinary person!  You’re still bi no matter who you date or fall in love with.  And yes, you’re still bi even if you’re aromantic.  Bisexual aro boys rock.  You’re not a predator, or selfish, or more likely to cheat on your partner.  Your bi identity is beautiful.  God made you special, and He loves you very much.
x

for all those bisexuals out there who are struggling with internal biphobia of any form, just know that you are super duper valid!! self-discovery is a process and in time you will feel comfortable in yourself + your label ♡♡
x

Bisexual men who have dated only women are still bisexual. You don't need to have experience with someone just to know you're attracted to them. Your lack of experience with other men does not diminish the very real experience you have with your sexuality.
x

Bi boys are not, "confused." They don't have to "pick a side." What they do need to do is give themselves a round of applause because they are heckin rad and deserve a lot of happiness.
x

Sometimes I do feel really corny calling myself bi in real life. The second I say it, I feel embarrassed, or ashamed, or childish. But it’s the truth that I’m bi. I’d be doing a disservice to myself, my community and my gay brothers and sisters if I didn’t wear my label with pride.
The only way to find security in yourself is to normalize it. You like men and women. You’re bi. That’s a good thing. It’s nice to be bi. It’s a warm, comfortable label. You’re bi.
The more often you say it (and say it with pride!) the more normal and safe it will feel, I promise 💗💜💙
So, say it with me: I’m bi and I’m proud!

- The word bisexual makes me cringe at times, but saying I’m heterosexual or a lesbian feels inaccurate - regardless of who I am in a relationship with. So, cringing all the while, I use the label. Because of my relationship to the term feminist, I have learned that cringing is often a sign of unfinished political business: the label bi sounds bad because, at least in some ways, bisexuals are an unliberated, invisible, and disparaged social group.
Look Both Ways: Bisexual Politics, Jennifer Baumgardner, 2007
x

Anyway I want to tell bi girls, especially with how disgustingly biphobic twitter has been, that if you have a preference for men, don’t feel obligated to try and make yourself seem more “gay.” You’re enough. Don’t suppress your attraction for temporary validation. Your love for all genders is real & valid. you shouldn’t feel restricted or that you have to make fifty wlw moodboards and strip your pages of any mention of men to prove your worth to biphobes. Men are hot. Talk about how much you find them attractive without shame.
x

just a reminder of some positivity for some maybe new/struggling bisexuals out there:

don’t let biphobia dictate how you act or perceive yourself. it is incredibly pervasive, but don’t let people take your sexuality from you. people will try to erase you, rewrite your history for you, stereotype you, isolate you, and anything and everything in between. but you still have your bisexuality. don’t kiss up to biphobes to make yourself look better in their eyes if this compromises your true self or beliefs. no one, by virtue of their identity, deserves to be told that they are inherently more promiscuous, are prone to cheating, leading people on, or what have you. you don’t have to give in and accept this as a truth of your attraction. every single person you love, and all the genders you love, should be validated. you are whole as you are and don’t let ANYONE tell you otherwise.
x

i dont know if ive seen any positivity posts for gender nonconforming bisexuals, so respect and love to all of you. to the bisexual men who use she/her or the/them, to the bisexual women who use he/him or they/them. to the bisexuals who use neopronouns, to bisexuals who use multiple pronouns. to femme and butch bisexuals. to gnc bisexual people of color. to gnc bisexual trans people, you are loved, valued, cherished, and belong in this community <333
x

Shout out to bisexuals with complex relationships with gender. I love all my he/him bi women, my she/her bi men, and bisexual people who only relate to their gender through their bisexuality. Bisexuals have always subverted the gender binary and I love us for that 💖💜💙
x


i love bi women and most especially bi women who are still working through internalized homophobia/biphobia, and who are still struggling to allow themselves to fully realize how much they love other women! i love bi women who want to prioritize other women in their lives but are still working through trying to imagine themselves dating or marrying other women because society has made it so difficult for us to do so i love bi women and i love bi womens' love for women and i hope all you lovely ladies find yourselves gfs and wives someday and that you're able to feel happy and safe loving other women 💞
x

Being gender non-conforming is not limited to or exclusive to lesbians and gay men. Bi people can also be gnc. And they are wonderful! They are vital lights in this community and deserve heaps of respect, encouragement, and love!!!
x

I want to give some positivity to aromantic bisexual people who are hurt by the common bi stereotypes
Bi people constantly fight against the stereotype that we’re promiscuous, sex crazed and don’t really love or commit to our partners. And sometimes, that can make people wonder if they’re upholding a stereotype if they like having sex a lot, or don’t fall in love with people who they have sexual relationships with.
But that’s absolutely not the case!
You existing as you are does not uphold any stereotype, all bi people are different and that’s okay. The stereotypes are slut shaming and judgemental anyway, no one should mind if you only feel sexual attraction and no one should mind how much sex you have and no one should mind if it’s not with a romantic partner (and never will be). As long as everything is consensual and safe there are no problems.
You shouldn’t have to feel like you can’t be yourself just because people who aren’t bi have said “sex bad, bi bad, aro bad”. I want to say “sex can be great, bi and aro people can be great just like any group of people”. You’re amazing!! You deserve just as much acceptance as any other person. You deserve respect.
(aphobes and biphobes don’t derail this post it’s not for you)
x


i always get pissed off when i see those “relatable” bisexual posts that are like “i’m attracted to women and, unfortunately, men” like. yes i like women. yes i like men. those are both good things! my attraction to either isn’t disgusting! how do some of you talk about how being bisexual doesn’t make you “half straight”, but still treat yourself and other bisexual individuals as if that is the case? you can’t support bi people if you only barely tolerate our different-gender attraction, because that’s what makes it bisexuality. you can’t support bi people while treating us like part time straights. stop saying it’s unfortunate for afab bi people to be attracted to men and pretending like it’s woke or feminist to do so; what you’re really saying is that it’s unfortunate that they’re bisexual. either stop being biphobic or stop pretending like you support us.
x

shoutout to every LGBT person in a “straight” relationship. if you’re a straight trans person, you are so valuble to the LGBT community and your love is fantastic and amazing. if you’re a bi person, your relationship isn’t straight, it’s bi, and your love is fantastic and amazing. your love is just as LGBT as two girls or two guys!
x


To all the bisexuals out there going through the “am i actually straight? am i faking my attraction to the same sex?” crisis, if you have to worry about it that much, you are not straight. Have a good night ✨
x

definitely to be cheesy but thank you so much bi girls for being here, y’all are beautiful and bring such light and joy to life. you are all wonderful people and i’m so glad to be in this world with you
x

i see bisexuals happy in love and my soul is warmed beyond content because its so hard to wade through all the internalised biphobia/homophobia, shame and invalidation to a place where you know you are deserving of love from whoever you love and hold onto it. i don’t even know if i’m there yet, so i see a bisexual happy, content and safe in a love that cherishes and respects them, its beautiful. always.
x


I hope all bi people who use neopronouns are having a good day! (and I will personally bonk anyone who tries to ruin it over the head with my inflatable hammer of justice)
x

bi women cannot “fetishize” wlw relationships
bi men cannot “fetishize” mlm relationships
our love is just as deep as everyone else’s love. our desires are just as good. our experiences are just as important and validating. liking another gender does not “ruin” or lessen our same gender attraction. we belong here, and we will always belong.
x

bisexual is not a dirty word.
bi people should be able to say they’re bi instead of being portrayed as “not fond of labels”, that they “don’t care about genitals”, or any other way to avoid saying bisexual.
bisexual is not a dirty word. if you mean someone is bisexual, say bisexual. if someone says they are bisexual, don’t try to correct them.
bisexual is not a dirty word.
x

(*this post was edited: the original one contained the line “bisexual is not a dirty word” repeated multiple times to show emphasis.)

The majority of the asks we receive are people wondering if they are still bi even if they haven’t dated, kissed, had sex with or done anything romantic with more than one gender. So, here’s a reminder that you don’t need any experience at ALL to know you’re bi! =) Your current attractions is what matters!
x

Remember that there’s no ‘correct’ way to be bisexual. You can be bi and like one gender more than the other/s. It’s okay to have a preference. You can also be bi and have a 50/50 attraction. It does not mean you are doing anything wrong just because it happens to fit a stereotype.
You are you, and you are just as bi.
x

Please don’t forget that all ways of being bisexual are acceptable. There truly is no right or wrong way to be bi: no matter who you like or how much, no matter who you have or haven’t dated, no matter if you act on your attraction to a specific gender only, whether you feel no sexual attraction at all or lots of it - you are just as bi.
x

Reminder that it’s fine to temporarily identify as bi even if you aren’t 100% sure. There’s no blood deal that requires you to identify the same way forever; the same goes for if you realize your label just doesn’t fit anymore.
It’s perfectly fine to find out you aren’t bi after using the label, and it won’t hurt anyone.
x

Don't worry - you're not faking it.
Here’s an affirmation for anyone who sometimes feels like they’re just faking being bi: wanting to do romantic/sexual things with someone of the same gender (simply being ATTRACTED to them) is not a very straight thing to feel! Even if you feel like you’re faking it, remember that even wanting to be bi or wanting to like multiple genders is usually an indicator.
Just try to relax; you are bisexual enough to call yourself bi!
x

this is still a work in progress so if you come across any bi positivity posts you’d like to submit, please dm me with the link of the post.

for requests, dm me or reply or qrt the carrd’s post on twitter with your request.

“i’m bi but i’m also ###”

before everything: you’re not bi “but” something else. you are bi and whatever else you identify as. bisexuality is a beautiful identity and sexuality, and the label “bisexual” is a label you deserve to wear proudly.

bisexual isn’t a dirty word, and it’s not a bad thing to be. it’s a part of you, and you deserve to embrace it fully no matter what.

bisexuality doesn’t come with conditions. you are bi if you experience bi attraction.

bi minors and especially younger teens and preteens: you are bi because you say you are, and that’s okay. bisexuality isn’t something sexual, or exclusively for adults. if kids your age can be straight (or gay), you can be bi. you don’t have to “pick a side.” bi love is beautiful and precious, and it’s amazing that you figured it out at such a young age. you deserve to be proud of yourself and of being bi. it’s not a phase but if you later on figure out that you’re not bi, that’s okay. don’t worry too much about whether it’s a phase or not: the present is all that matters.

bi people who figured out they were bi after years of identifying as something else:
many of us have identified as other labels despite knowing we are bi because of misinformation and misconceptions: we thought bisexuality didn’t include nonbinary and trans people, or was a sexuality focused on gender/sex/looks rather than “personality”, or other things that simply made the label bisexual sound unappealing and restricting. many of us have identified as straight people for years, assuming that our attraction to same/similar genders was something all people dealt with, or a sense of solidarity we had with our sisters/brothers. we knew something was off, but we wouldn’t take it seriously because we were raised in a society where exclusive heterosexuality is the norm, and we’d tell ourselves, “i experience straight attraction, so why should i even think of gayness as an option?” we didn’t know — or maybe, we didn’t grasp the idea — that sometimes non-exclusive gayness and straightness are both options for us, and things that define us. many of us have identified as lesbians/gays, sometimes it’s due to trauma, or the misconception that to be bi you have to want to date people of all genders, or a fear of being excluded from safe spaces, or wrongly assuming that our attraction to different genders wasn’t real and was purely compulsory heterosexuality. some of us have switched back and forth between the labels “straight” and “gay,” rarely ever settling on what’s in between, because some of us are fluid in the sense of going from one end to the spectrum to the other end, not knowing that bisexuality doesn’t mean you have to be attracted to people of all genders at the same time.
bi trans people: sexuality in trans people is always seen as a problem, whether it’s straightness or gayness. this leads to bi trans people having a complex relationship and unique struggles with every aspect of their bisexuality.
bi trans people also have unique struggles with internalised homophobia, internalised biphobia, and compulsory heterosexuality that go hand in hand with our gender identity and how society perceives us.
if you’re bi and trans, remember that both of these identities are valid and share an important history together. neither identity is “queerer” or “less queer” than the other, and both are identities you deserve to embrace and be proud of.
bi trans women: your bisexuality is often erased or dismissed by fellow lgbt people. you’re attacked for different reasons for being attracted to men and for being attracted to women. you deserve better and you deserve to feel comfortable with your bisexuality and completely embrace it. bi nonbinary people: your bisexuality is often seen as a topic for debate, by people who think they’re capable of educating you on your own sexuality. furthermore, bi people are often told to “pick a side,” and so are nonbinary people, so being nonbinary and bi means you’re breaking two sets of binaries at once. that’s something you deserve to feel proud of. bi trans men: trans men and bi men are both often erased and excluded from spaces, or seen as privileged men who simply want attention. you deserve better than this and you deserve to feel proud of both your transness and your bisexuality.
bi aromantics: bisexuals are already seen by biphobes as sex-obsessed individuals who cannot commit, and as individuals who don’t experience romantic attraction but do experience sexual attraction to people regardless of gender, i have no doubt that this leads to you being further demonised by biphobes. bisexuals are less likely to come out as bi, and i know that many bi aro people are even less likely to admit that they’re simultaneously bi and aro. fuck that. you’re bi, you’re beautiful, and you deserve to be respected and feel safe.

bi polyamorous people: both polyamorous and bi individuals are seen as people who can’t commit to one person and are bound to cheat, so being simultaneously bi and polyamorous means you’re viewed negatively even by your own bisexual peers. you deserve better than this. you aren’t a “walking stereotype” (not that there’s anything wrong with that.)

bi asexuals: here’s a funfact many biphobes try to bury: the label bisexual doesn’t suggest inherent sexual attraction just because its suffix is -sexual, which means you have every right to call yourself asexual and bisexual at the same time. furthermore, your bisexuality is valid. many people might dismiss your bisexuality because they view it as something sexual, but don’t listen to them. you’re bi because you experience bi love, and you’re welcome in all bi spaces.

bi people of colour: “people of colour” doesn’t describe a single unified community, but i’m speaking in general:
being bi and not white means you might often feel excluded and alienated, or targeted for your sexuality in ways other white lgbt people aren’t. it’s not only homophobes you have to watch out for when there are racist people in your very own “safe spaces.” you deserve better than this: you deserve to feel safe and accepted wherever you go, especially in lgbt spaces. white people tend to dismiss that things are different for you, and that what applies to them doesn’t necessarily apply to you. communities of colour aren’t like white communities. you have a different history, different struggles, and different approaches to lgbt issues and lgbt culture. what white people aim for isn’t necessarily what you aim for, and your goals, culture, and history deserve to be respected and celebrated. something you deserve to be proud of: historically, bi spaces were known for their inclusivity in a time where it was popular for cis LG spaces to exclude trans people, people of colour, and trans people. as a bi person of colour, you deserve to be proud of your bisexuality and its history. being bi isn’t a “white thing.” don’t listen to your homophobic family and relatives who might say that by being bi, you’re “acting white.” furthermore, don’t listen to fellow lgbt people who will dismiss your struggles as a bi person of colour by telling you that “bi people are the whites of the lgbt community.”
desi bisexuals:
it’s alright if we don’t adhere to the westernised standards of bisexuality, and we don’t have to fit their expectations in order to be bi. we can be proud of our bisexuality and be bi while fully embracing our culture and that’s okay, especially for those who can’t come out because they can’t afford to, since our regions still have a long way to go and accept the concept of not being cishet. xIn our community, difference is not always celebrated. But I want you to always be able to celebrate your identity and your sexuality with pride. You are South Asian and you are bisexual. You are so extremely valid for it. Despite the long path our traditions and cultures and people have to overcome, we have always celebrated togetherness and unity. To me, bisexuality has always meant inclusivity, a withstanding united community that welcomes all identities and rejoices in the differences and uniqueness between each individual. We love and we love and love because love for all is all we know. Just like the, saturated vibrancy of our thousands and millions of cultures, fashions, foods, families across the region ; your bisexuality, OUR bisexuality is full of warmth and color and liveliness. Just as being Desi is a part of your identity you can celebrate, bisexuality is as well. You are a desi bisexual and you are heard and recognized and loved by everyone in your community. x
black bisexuals: we'll always be seen as something we're not. no matter if it has to do with our race or our identity. we'll always have to fight for ourselves; marginalised by society aswell as community. but that will end soon. i promise that one day, we'll be fully accepted in our communities.
black bisexual men who worry about the hypermasculinity you have to face; you're so valid. you were never allowed the freedom to explore femininity or sexuality, but you are a superhuman. you've endured so so much. from the harmful stereotypes and the overwhelming pressure put on you. still seen as an enigma, yet you will grow from it. you will find peace with who you truly are. you will be okay. you are deconstructing and recreating the image black men of all sexualities deserve. you are powerful black bisexual girls; you've always been hypersexualised and seen as aggressive and you should NEVER conform to nonblack concepts of femininity, nor should you to heteronormativity. your bisexuality is beautiful. you deserve to be at the front of the discussions. you deserve so so much more. you've been confused, worried even, about how to deal with who you are as a black and bisexual woman. you are soft. you are more. you are enough and you are powerful. black trans bisexuals; you'll never not inspire me. i remember marsha p johnson, i remember how she gave us our rights, but how she is not seen as bisexual. others will either see you for your bisexuality, or transgender identity. never both. so what you should do? stand up for yourself. fight for who you are. we are the ones who gave this community its rights, we WILL be seen; whether racists, transphobes and biphobes like it or not. nonbinary bisexuals, we have completely rejected the boundaries of gender. we are still a mystery to nonbi cis people. we are powerful.  we are amazing and we WILL be heard. x

bi mentally ill people: although it’s 2020, gayness and bisexuality are still seen as “diseases” an individual can be “cured of” in many places. and even in more ‘progressive’ liberal areas, being bi and mentally ill at the same time might result with healthcare workers not taking your bisexuality as seriously, or treating it as a symptom of your mental illness rather than a very real, very stable sexual orientation that doesn’t denote inherent hypersexuality or instability. you are mentally ill, and you are bi, and these two aren’t connected in any way. your bisexuality is healthy and valid.

bi kids who live in places/communities where bisexuality is considered nonexistent and it’s dangerous to be lgbt in general: today (september 23rd) is bisexuality day, and it has many other names: bi visibility day is one of them. you deserve to be visible and you deserve for people to acknowledge your sexuality and know that it’s very real. if the word for bisexual doesn’t exist in your language, don’t feel guilty about having to use gay/lesbian, or about having to use definitions like “i’m half-gay half-straight” or “i’m gay and straight at the same time” to describe tour sexuality. you deserve better than this, you deserve to have access to all the resources you need, a safe space, and a supportive community around you. you deserve to feel proud, understood, visible, and accepted for who you are. i know that someday, you will be.

if you’re a bi kid and you’re worried about having to end up married to a man/woman: listen. that’s NOT how it works. this is how it will go: you’ll get out of whatever place you feel trapped in, and you’ll be yourself, and you’ll do whatever the hell YOU want to do. you might never marry, if that’s not what you want.
but if you want to, you’ll end up marrying someone who loves you more than anything in the entire world and accepts you for who you are, regardless of their gender and yours.
you will live your life the way you want. this goes double to trans bi kids who are both worried about this AND about not being able to ever come out and express their gender the way they want to and live their life authentically!!
this isn’t how it’ll happen. you’ll be yourself. you’ll be fine. you’ll live your life. x

bisexuals and religion:
many bisexuals who live in religious households are forced to deal with biphobia and homophobia backed up by religion, and as a result they are wary around religious people or have trauma related to religion or religiousness. that’s okay, and it doesn’t make you a bigot or a bad person. you deserve to feel safe, respected, and accepted by everyone. many religious bisexuals are told that their bisexuality is sinful or wrong, and that they can’t simultaneously be bi and faithful. your bisexuality is beautiful and okay, and it’s not something you can change. you shouldn’t have to repress a part of your bisexuality and pretend — to others and to yourself — that you’re something you’re not. your faith and your practices are between you and your god/s, and it’s nobody else’s business.
bi muslims: on top of having biphobic queers telling us to “pick a side” we also have homophobic muslims telling us we cant be both bi and muslim. telling us our existence is wrong and sometimes it feels like we’re stuck between our beliefs and identity but i’m here to tell you that you are so valid and divine! you don’t have to pick a side and you don’t have to choose between your religion and sexuality!! and you don’t have to listen to people telling you your existence is haram, Allah created you in his perfect image are you are perfect!! your bisexuality is perfect!! and the only ones that have a say in your religion and sexuality are you and Allah!! i hope you have a divine day and week, god bless you! x

this is still a work in progress so if you have any ‘letters’ you’d like to submit, please dm me.

resources ✨
here’s a list of links that lead to online resources such as websites, twitter threads, tumblr blogs, and other carrds you might fight useful in one way or another:

CARRDS:
carrd on bisexuality and internalised biphobiacarrd on biphobia and biphobic misconceptionscarrd on how bisexuality has always been inclusive

BLOGS & WEBSITES:
website: the bisexual indextumblr blog: an archive of “anything that moves”, a 1990-2002 bi magazine known for being the place where the bisexual manifesto was published.article: 100 bisexual must-read bookswebsite: bi resource centrethe bi positivity tag on tumblra list of bi positivity accounts on twitter

TWITTER THREADS:
canon bisexual characters in animationprominent bisexual people in historystatistics about bisexual individuals — tw: rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, alcoholism, etcthread of lgbt editsbi question threadbi army question threadbisexuality 101historical quotes about bisexualitya thread on biphobiaa thread on bisexuality

end note

hello! i really hope this carrd was helpful in any way and that it somewhat served the goal i made it for: cheering you up a little and giving you a boost of bi pride.

i don’t know you, and you don’t know me, but one thing we both share in common is this: we are bi.

and we aren’t alone.

there are millions of bi people out there, and many of us live different lives and face different struggles with bisexuality and with other things that make us who we are. due to all these differences, you might feel alone sometimes and like your own struggles are unique, but know that this isn’t true, and there’s always someone out there who’s going through what you’re going through.

and most importantly: there’s someone out there who has been there, in the place you’re in. and they made it out alive and happy, and so will you.

you deserve to feel happy and safe, and you deserve to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin and with your bisexuality as both as a sexual orientation and as a political identity.

today — as i write this — is bi day. the 23rd of september, 2020. it’s known as bi visibility day — i hope you feel seen today. your sexuality is real — even if those around you don’t acknowledge it, even if there’s no word for it in your language, even if no one knows you are bi, and even if you’ve never seen a bi character on tv or a bi person in real life.

today is also known as bi pride day — i hope you feel proud today. you deserve to be proud of being bi, because, yes, it might not feel like a big deal and it might feel weird to express pride in something innate, but you deserve to feel proud of your bisexuality as something you embrace despite the world attacking you for it, you deserve to feel proud of the beautiful love you are capable of loving, the way it’s radical and revolutionary, boundary-breaking and free.

today is bisexuality day, but everyday is your day, and you deserve to celebrate your bisexuality and yourself everyday.

i hope you have a lovely day. 💞