Bi Visibility Day

Bi Visibility Day raises awareness of bisexuality and the challenges that bisexual people face, whilst celebrating the profile of bisexual role models, and campaigners.

Who celebrates?

Everyone – it’s a national awareness day!

How do people celebrate?

• People celebrate this event through discussions, workshops, and conferences that highlight the history and culture of the bisexual community and address the issues faced by it
• LGBT+ organisations hold public outreach and education programs where they inform the public about the rights of bisexual people.

What should I know?

• Bi-sexuality means have a romantic and/or sexual attraction to more than one gender
• According to ONS 0.8% of people identify as bi-sexual in the UK
• 30% of bi men and 8% of bi women feel they can’t be open about their sexuality.

How can I support others?

• Use the term partner when you first meet someone
• Don’t assume someone’s previous/future partner will be the same sex as their current or previous one
• Don’t assume that all bisexual people are incapable of being monogamous and that they are sexually confused because they can’t decide if they’re gay or straight
• Use the term people use to describe themselves
• Use the additional resources to learn about bisexuality.

5 ways to celebrate bi awareness week” https://southfloridagaynews.com/National/5-ways-to-celebrate-bisexual-visibility-week.html

Stonewalls guide to sexuality in the workplace: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/sites/default/files/bisexual_people_workplace.pdf

BBC video on being bi in the UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBv3-2Ro3lw

BBC video – things not to say to a bisexual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oHkF8YnJG0&t=81s