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  • When is Bisexual Awareness Month 2021?

    When is Bisexual Awareness Month 2021?

    Bisexual Awareness Month is the first of three major events celebrating the bisexual community. There is also Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bisexual Awareness Week.

    Bisexual Awareness Month is always celebrated in March, just after the UK’s LGBT History Month and was created in 2014 to bring attention to the health and well being of the bi community.

    Bisexual Awareness Month is more of a health awareness month for the bi community was first observed in 2014, by the Bisexual Resource Center in the US. Bisexual Health Awareness Month, also known as #BiHealthMonth is “a social media campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the bisexual+ community’s social, economic, and health disparities, advocating for resources, and inspiring actions to improve bi+ people’s well-being”.

    What are the colours of the Bisexual Pride flag?

    Bisexual Awareness Month in 2021

    The bisexual flag was designed by a team headed by Michael Page in 1998. It is comprised of three coloured horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: Pink, Purple, Blue.

    Can you buy bisexual jewellery or gifts?

    Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the bisexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing bisexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

    To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.

  • When is Bisexual Awareness week in 2021?

    When is Bisexual Awareness week in 2021?

    The Bisexual Awareness week, also known as Bi Week is an important part of the LGBT+ calendar and it takes place at the end of September, although there is also Bisexual Awareness month, which takes place in March.

    The week surrounding the “Celebrate Bisexuality Day” which falls on the 23rd of September.

    Bisexual Awareness Week was first celebrated in 2016 and aims to bring awareness to bisexual or “bi plus” people in the LGBT+ community. It was co-founded to support and celebrate bisexuality by LGBT+ charity GLADD in 2016.

    In 2021 Bisexual Awareness Week takes place in late September, 19th to the 25th September (US) and on 20st – 26th in the UK.

    What are the colours of the Bisexual Pride flag?

    When is Bisexual Awareness week in 2021?

    The bisexual flag was designed by a team headed by Michael Page in 1998. It is comprised of three coloured horizontal stripes , from top to bottom: Pink, Purple, Blue.

    Can you buy bisexual jewellery or gifts?

    Where can I buy bisexual jewellery?

    Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the bisexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing bisexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

    To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.

  • When is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in 2021?

    When is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in 2021?

    Yes, there is a Celebrate Bisexuality Day and it falls on the same day every year. Celebrate Bisexuality Day is an important part of the LGBT+ calendar and it takes place towards the end of September, and it’s usually bang slap in the middle of Bisexuality Awareness Week or BiWeek.

    However, this year, Celebrate Bisexuality Day occurs a week after Bisexuality Awareness Week on the 23rd of September. This year that is a Thursday.

    Celebrate Bisexuality Day was first celebrated in 1999 and aims to bring awareness to bisexual or “bi plus” people in the LGBT+ community. The date was in part chosen because Freddie Mercury’s birthday is in September.

    Celebrate Bisexuality Day is, according to Wikipedia the brainchild of three bisexual rights activists: Wendy Curry of Maine, Michael Page of Florida, and Gigi Raven Wilbur.

    What are the colours of the Bisexual Pride flag?

    When is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in 2021?

    The bisexual flag was designed by a team headed by Michael Page in 1998. It is comprised of three coloured horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: Pink, Purple, Blue.

    Can you buy bisexual jewellery or gifts?

    Where can I buy bisexual jewellery

    Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the bisexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing bisexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

    To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.

  • On Bi Visibility Day 2020: People need to get over these bisexual MYTHS already

    On Bi Visibility Day 2020: People need to get over these bisexual MYTHS already

    You wouldn’t think that in 2019 myths about bisexuality would still exist… but oh boy do they! We asked readers who identify as bisexual what comments gave them complete attacks of the eye roll and oh boy did the myths come rolling in…

    So listen up peeps – take note – these are the myths about bisexuality that we need to destroy in 2020!

    Why do gay men take the attitude that bi is just a transitional sexual status … the whole “bi now; gay later” attitude?

    Patrick

    That I want to have sex with everyone. Yikes, and ick NO. We’re not sexual Velociraptors FFS.

    Maggie

    You can be black and bi, white and bi, Asian and Bi and all that’s in between. Bi isn’t binary.

    Thomas

    That bisexuals only like cis men and women. I’m a bi and trans man, and that tells me is that the speaker doesn’t view me as an actual man, or sees bisexuals as inherently genital focused, or both.

    Cato

    That we get laid than more people.

    Sam

    The idea that we will eventually “pick a side” and become either straight or gay.

    ANON

    That bisexuals are oversexed and can not have a monogamous relationship.

    Dave

    We’re not a god-damned trend. This is our life, respect that.

    Jenny

    You can still be bi- even if you’re in a hetero or gay relationship

    AJ

    We don’t have to 50/50 either way. It’s cool to be 70 % more attracted to the same sex and 30 % the other way… Still bisexual!

    Paul

    You can be trans, non-binary and genderfluid and you can be bi… Your gender expression doesn’t affect or dictate your sexuality

    Pam

  • When is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in 2020?

    When is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in 2020?

    Yes, there is a Celebrate Bisexuality Day and it falls on the same day every year. Celebrate Bisexuality Day is an important part of the LGBT+ calendar and it takes place towards the end of September, and it’s usually bang slap in the middle of Bisexuality Awareness Week or BiWeek.

    However, this year, Celebrate Bisexuality Day occurs a week after Bisexuality Awareness Week on the 23rd of September. This year that is a Wednesday.

    Celebrate Bisexuality Day was first celebrated in 1999 and aims to bring awareness to bisexual or “bi plus” people in the LGBT+ community. The date was in part chosen because Freddie Mercury’s birthday is in September.

    Celebrate Bisexuality Day is, according to Wikipedia the brainchild of three bisexual rights activists: Wendy Curry of Maine, Michael Page of Florida, and Gigi Raven Wilbur.

    What are the colours of the Bisexual Pride flag?

    The bisexual flag was designed by a team headed by Michael Page in 1998. It is comprised of three coloured horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: Pink, Purple, Blue.

    Can you buy bisexual jewellery or gifts?

    Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the bisexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing bisexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

    To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.

  • When is Bisexual Awareness week in 2020?

    When is Bisexual Awareness week in 2020?

    The Bisexual Awareness week, also known as Bi Week is an important part of the LGBT+ calendar and it takes place at the end of September, although there is also Bisexual Awareness month, which takes place in March.

    The week surrounding the “Celebrate Bisexuality Day” which falls on the 23rd of September.

    Bisexual Awareness Week was first celebrated in 2016 and aims to bring awareness to bisexual or “bi plus” people in the LGBT+ community. It was co-founded to support and celebrate bisexuality by LGBT+ charity GLADD in 2016.

    In 2020 Bisexual Awareness Week takes place in late September, 20th to the 26th September (US) and on 21st – 27th in the UK.

    What are the colours of the Bisexual Pride flag?

    The bisexual flag was designed by a team headed by Michael Page in 1998. It is comprised of three coloured horizontal stripes , from top to bottom: Pink, Purple, Blue.

    Can you buy bisexual jewellery or gifts?

    Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the bisexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing bisexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

    To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.

  • DILEMMA | I found my husband’s Grindr profile. Is he gay?

    DILEMMA | I found my husband’s Grindr profile. Is he gay?

    Dear Uncle

    I found my husband’s Grindr profile. I’m just not sure what to do. My husband and I have been together for ten years – we’re both in our mid-30s now. Last week, while he was in the bath – I was looking through his phone for our holiday snaps. He takes such good photography – but I noticed the Grindr app on it.

    I’ve seen Grindr in action before, because some guys at work have showed me the app. I couldn’t help myself and I opened it up – now I wish I hadn’t. He’s been sending pictures of his dick and ass to lots of fellas – and has been getting them back. I haven’t confronted him yet as I’m just not sure what to do.

    Is he gay?

    If he’s bi – I’m not sure I could stay with him – as I don’t want to end up having to share him with other guys. Breaking up at this point just isn’t doable as far as I can see.

    We’ve recently moved into a new house, the mortgage is massive, I couldn’t pay it by myself and I need to live around here because of my work. Any advice would be most appreciated.

    Mandy

    Ⓒ THEGAYUK

    Dear Mandy

    I bet you’re feeling pretty worried and concerned at the moment – and maybe angry too, but I just want you to take a moment and breathe. Before you do anything just take a breather and keep calm.

    At the moment everything is probably tumbling around your head and you’re in danger of jumping to one assumption to another, totally understandable, but here’s the thing, assumptions are the mother of all f**k ups.

    So that you move out of assumption land into hard fact land, you will need to talk to him.

    Before having the talk you should write down everything you want to say and to ask, but you also need to be open to hearing his answers.

    Find the right time to talk

    Find a time which is going to be good for a good long talk between you both. Not at bedtime, not first thing in the morning before you both go out to work. A weekend might even be the best idea.

    There may well be a totally reasonable answer as to why he’s been sharing pics and getting pics sent back to him. Some straight guys love gay men’s attention. Doesn’t mean that they’re gay or bisexual or that they want to move into any type of same-sex relationship.

    What happens if it all ends?

    That said, there’s also the chance that the conversation could lead to an extinction-level event for your relationship. I know that isn’t what anybody wants, but let’s put that on the table too. THEGAYUK recently spoke to some lawyers about next steps, if your husband comes out and you both decide to end the marriage.

    I will say this though, if he does turn out to be bisexual – this doesn’t necessarily mean that he wants to have sex with other men – or for that matter other women. It’s a cliché that many in the bi community are really keen to eradicate. Just because they are in an opposite-sex relationship doesn’t mean that they want to jump into bed with someone of the same-sex. It also doesn’t mean that they’re more likely to cheat on their partner than somebody who is gay or straight.

    Ultimately, your decisions will be formed by the information that you get when you communicate with him. Don’t be rash and whatever you decide sleep on it before making any firm decisions about what to do next.

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  • When is Bisexual Awareness Month 2020?

    When is Bisexual Awareness Month 2020?

    Bisexual Awareness Month is the first of three major events celebrating the bisexual community. There is also Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bisexual Awareness Week.

    Bisexual Awareness Month is always celebrated in March, just after the UK’s LGBT History Month and was created in 2014 to bring attention to the health and well being of the bi community.

    Bisexual Awareness Month is more of a health awareness month for the bi community was first observed in 2014, by the Bisexual Resource Center in the US. Bisexual Health Awareness Month, also known as #BiHealthMonth is “a social media campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the bisexual+ community’s social, economic, and health disparities, advocating for resources, and inspiring actions to improve bi+ people’s well-being”.

    What are the colours of the Bisexual Pride flag?

    The bisexual flag was designed by a team headed by Michael Page in 1998. It is comprised of three coloured horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: Pink, Purple, Blue.

    Can you buy bisexual jewellery or gifts?

    Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the bisexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing bisexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

    To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.

  • Clive Davis: Bisexuality: “I never felt it was understood by much of the straight or gay community”

    Clive Davis: Bisexuality: “I never felt it was understood by much of the straight or gay community”

    The legendary music man, Clive Davis has spoken about his experience of bisexuality since coming out as bisexual at the age of 80.

    The man who was responsible for bringing the world Whitney Houston opened up to Rolling Stone about what bisexuality meant to him.

    He said,

    “I don’t look upon it as the signal event in my life, but there was no way I was going to do an autobiography and not include the fact that only in middle age, after two failed marriages, would I look beyond gender for a relationship.

    I embraced bisexuality, which is the most misunderstood term in sexual identity. I never felt it was understood by much of the straight or gay community. You had to be either gay or straight — there was no in-between. I just opened myself up to the person rather than to the gender.

    I’ve read how, as some in the younger generation try to find their sexual identity, it doesn’t make any difference which gender it is until they locate the person.

    “I relate to that.”

  • Actor Joshua Rush comes out as bisexual

    Actor Joshua Rush comes out as bisexual

    Disney actor, Joshua Rush has come out and used his platform to bring attention to internalised homophobia, the life expectancy of trans women of colour and finding the courage to come out.

    Joshua Rush as his character Cyrus Goodman in the Disney show, Andi Mack.

    Joshua Rush, who starred in the Disney show, Andi Mack has come out as bisexual. The 17-year-old actor, who turns 18 in December,  became the first openly gay character in a Disney show, when, his character Cyrus Goodman uttered the words, “I’m Gay”.

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    The actor came out in a series of tweets,

    He took to Twitter to write, “I’m bi. And now that I’ve said that, I have a few things to rant about. There are more important things to talk about than me liking a whole bunch of genders, but I do want to share a few things with you guys.

    “I saw so many of you watch Cyrus come out and said “Hey! I can be me!” How ironic, isn’t it, that me, playing that character, never had mustered up that courage?

    “Instead of feeling the courage to tell you today that I am an out and proud bisexual man because of the character I played for four years, I feel that courage thinking of all of you, who felt emboldened by Cyrus to come out.

    “I had a close friend of mine come out to me in fifth grade. FIFTH GRADE! That was well before I had any clue of my own identity and orientation. I suffered with some level of my own internalized homophobia even while playing the first openly gay character on Disney Channel.

    “Release it into the world”

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    “I stuffed the existential crisis of talking about my sexual orientation into a box in my mind for years. Today, I release it into the world.

    “Being bi isn’t all of my identity”

    The star also used his coming out as an opportunity to bring attention to the life expectancy of trans women of colour – who’s life expectancy is just 35-years-old in some parts of the world.

    He continued,  “Being bi isn’t all of my identity, nor is it the most important part of my identity. Bi erasure and issues like it are important, but trans women of color still have a life expectancy of THIRTY FIVE YEARS and that is absolutely unacceptable.

    “So. I want to encourage you all to donate to GLAAD. Our show wouldn’t have existed in the form that it did without them, but also because their hard work in furthering acceptance in media helps an uncountable number of people”.

  • Broadcaster Iain Lee comes out as bisexual

    Journalist, broadcaster and I’m A Celeb star, Iain Lee comes out as bisexual.

    Iain Lee, who came third in 2017’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here has come out as bisexual while on his TalkRadio show.  The broadcaster had been talking about seeing a therapist after a serious car accident and the breakdown of his marriage saying, “He’s helped me realise that I’m probably bisexual,

    “So I guess I’m coming out. This is me coming out, I suppose is how they would call it, at the age of 46, and I’m terrified by it.”

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    Taking to social media, Iain, wrote, “This week I kind of came out on air as bi and the support has been nuts. So like thanks. I’ll probably delete this tweet as I still feel embarrassed and ashamed and weird but I’m working on it.”

    https://twitter.com/iainlee/status/1146490792300728321

    He then joked about who he needed to pay his “gay subs” too.

    Stars and fans were quick to congratulate Iain, with Big Brother‘s Luke Anderson saying, “The strength it takes to come out as who you really are is phenomenal, congratulations Iain 🙂 be the real you!”

    While author Jonathan Harvey added, “Hooray. Good for you, kid x”

    Bisexual advocate and rights campaigner Lewis Oakley remarked on Iain’s status with “Always great to see other bi men in the media! Hope our paths cross so we can talk about it!”