Sexuality 101
Sexuality 101
Sexuality is not always black and white. You might like the same gender, different genders, both, neither or you might not be sure right now. That’s okay! It’s important to understand that feeling something for a member of the same gender doesn’t mean you immediately need to label yourself. There are lots of different words used to describe sexuality.
At RainbowYOUTH we use ‘queer’ as an umbrella term for an extremely varied range of identities, including culturally specific ones. We use it acknowledging that it includes identities such as: takatāpui, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, aromantic, demisexual, polysexual and questioning people. We also acknowledge that this term might not work for everyone.
The Struggles of Being Bisexual (NZ)
In Episode 1 of the new season of BANG!, people who are "attracted to more than one gender" share their experiences, and Dr Nikki Hayfield highlights some particularly damaging, often "biphobic", stereotypes.
Bisexual Resource Center (U.S.)
The BRC is the oldest national bi+ organization in the U.S. that advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.
Takatāpui: A Resource Hub (NZ)
A resource hub for takatāpui (those who are Māori and queer, gender diverse or intersex) as well as their whānau.
Reporting on the Bisexual Community (U.S.)
A resource for journalists and media professionals about bisexuality and how create accurate and 3 dimensional stories about bisexuality.
Still Bisexual (U.S.)
A project which collates videos of bisexual people who challenge negative bisexual stereotypes by telling their personal stories.
Bi.org (Online + U.S.)
A resource hub for bisexual people and people attracted to multiple genders.
Trevor Support Center: Bisexual (U.S.)
This page has helpful info around bisexuality and other identities that fall under the attraction to multiple genders umbrella as well as some FAQs from their service users.
Accelerating Bi+ Acceptance, GLAAD (U.S.)
Through media advocacy, GLAAD lifts up the stories of bisexual and allied communities to build understanding and accelerate acceptance.
Oh, bi the way (U.S.)
A monthly column exploring philosophical and existential ideas around bisexuality, pansexuality, and other nonmonosexual identities.
Takatāpui: Part of the Whānau (NZ)
Learn the history of the term 'takatāpui' as well as the key elements that make up takatāpui identity. This resource is for takatapui, their whānau and communities, and shares stories and information about identity, wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Inside Out (NZ)
A friendly and accessible learning resource to help increase understanding and support of sex, gender and sexuality diversity, so we can all belong.
Bi's of Colour (U.S.)
A blog for Bi+ people of colour.
Sexuality - The REAL Sex Talk (NZ)
Sometimes girls like girls and boys like boys, and that’s okay. Sometimes people like people and gender doesn't come into it. And sometimes people don't feel sexual attraction to anyone. And that's sweet as.
More Than Four (NZ)
More Than Four is a new video and poster resource from InsideOUT, exploring the identities and experiences of and beyond ‘LGBT’ identities.
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Miscellaneous (NZ)
This is a blog about mental health, social justice, and sharing resources related to the health and wellbeing of people with diverse sexes, genders, and sexualities.
An Intro to Sexuality And Gender (AUS)
Our identity is made up of a HEAP of different traits that are personal to us. Things like our sexuality, culture, religion, gender, our age, our body, and a stack more. The great thing about our identity is that it’s ours to decide. No one else can tell you how to identify, because it’s who you are.
All Bi Myself - BANG! Podcast Episode (NZ)
In this episode, people who are “attracted to more than one gender” share their experiences, and Dr Nikki Hayfield highlights some particularly damaging, often “biphobic”, stereotypes.