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Let's Discuss Bisexuality and Pansexuality
A lot of people seem to pit bisexual and pansexual people against each other. I don't understand why, as we both share a lot of similarities. We both are nonmonosexuals that can be rejected from both the straight and LGBTQ+ communities. We can both be told what our sexualities are based on our partners instead of our own attractions. And yet, despite this, these two identities seem to constantly be butting heads over what these labels seem to define. I want to dive into this debate a bit and explain why both of these labels, as well as others, are important to the community. But first, let's define both of these labels to get a good idea of their differences.
By Sarah Compton7 years ago in Humans
The 4 Principles of Millennial Dating
“Millennial” is a buzzword that the media just loves to hop on. It seems that every newssource strives to shed light on something as peculiar and revolutionary as the foreign concept of a “new generation.” Through my perspective as a millennial, I’d love to give everyone insight into our mating patterns:
By Warren Urquhart7 years ago in Humans
A Nonbinary Reading List
I'm here, I'm queer, and I'd like to be respected. My name is Andie, I use they/them pronouns, and often cis folks decide that this means I'm their personal educator on all things transgender. While I think education on trans & queer identities is beyond important, it is not the job of every trans person you meet to teach you in depth about their identity and why they deserve to be respected. Sometimes we just want to have a normal conversation that isn't about our gender while we still get respected. Luckily, with the advent of some super clear, super queer books, it's not up to trans individuals to educate everyone in their lives. Books are also wonderful resources for external validation when you're having trouble conjuring it for yourself. This book list is for nonbinary folks looking for enhanced communities, comfortable bodies, and happy souls. This book list is also for cis folks looking to support better communities for trans folks and create comfortable spaces for everyone they encounter. So, on to the books.
By Andie Lambeth7 years ago in Humans
Being a Bisexual Person in a Straight Presenting Relationship
If you were to see me just walking around town with my boyfriend, most people would assume I was straight. My relationship is clearly 'straight presenting.' Unless I am wearing something that clearly labels me as bisexual, I am assumed straight. I wish this wasn't true, but I know it's to be expected in everyday life.
By Sarah Compton7 years ago in Humans
What No One Tells You When You Lose Your Best Friend
A few weeks into March of 2017, I got a phone call from my oldest/longest standing friend I have to date. Andrew Swain and I met in middle school when we were 11 years old and are still friends to this day, 20 years later. We rarely talk on the phone, if ever, and mainly keep in touch when I go back home to Colorado every year or so. I remember being at the dog park with Maya when I saw Andrew’s name come up on my phone. My mind always immediately thinks the worst and this time was no different. “Andrew’s calling me, this can’t be good,” I thought to myself. And it wasn’t.
By Megan Saber7 years ago in Humans
The Identity Musing
In the month of June we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. It's National Pride month, yay! In this month we celebrate the proud people who rioted for their freedom to be themselves, allowing us that freedom as well. Whether we know ourselves or not.
By Delise Fantome7 years ago in Humans
7 Ways to Participate in Pride Without the Parade. Created with: LELO.
Pride month comes around every June as a way to foster community and celebrate sexual diversity. It’s all about recognizing the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on their communities, and the world at large; so it can encourage appreciation of the ways in which these people experience the world around them. Pride events help those who are still figuring out their sexualities to step into their identities, and find joy and beauty in them.
By Jules Fortman7 years ago in Humans
I Will Always Be Trans Before I Am Bi
Judging by the title, I wouldn't blame you for thinking this is going to be a rage piece—a rant against cis LGB people. It's not. I've come to terms with the fact that, as a trans person, I have to be cautious of every single cis person I meet, regardless of whether they are also LGB. I want to explain what I mean by that, because there is every chance that there is a cis LGB person reading this and thinking, "but why? we're in the same community," and you wouldn't be wrong, but for trans people it's not that simple.
By Nathaniel Corns7 years ago in Humans
