Tag: bisexuality

I felt compelled to contribute my own Pride tweet though, so I dug back in the archives of my camera roll for an almost year-old photo and wrote up an alliterative expression of some of the aspects of my identity of which I am proud. I didn’t think much of it – after all, this wasn’t the first time I’d shared this exact photo on social media. For whatever reason, however, this tweet launched me into 15 minutes of...

After what feels like forever, with Marvel executives constantly promising that an LGBTQ superhero is coming, the major movie studio has revealed who the first one will be – the Thor franchise’s Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson. It wasn’t much of a surprise to fans, as Tessa – who identifies as bisexual herself – confirmed back in 2017 that a scene where a woman left Valkyrie’s bedroom, implying that they had been intimate together, had been cut from Thor: Ragnarok. At the...

After what feels like forever, with Marvel executives constantly promising that an LGBTQ superhero is coming, the major movie studio has revealed who the first one will be – the Thor franchise’s Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson. It wasn’t much of a surprise to fans, as Tessa – who identifies as bisexual herself – confirmed back in 2017 that a scene where a woman left Valkyrie’s bedroom, implying that they had been intimate together, had been cut from Thor: Ragnarok. At the...

Grace Martine Tandon is known as her stage name Daya. The singer is from Pennsylvania and grew up in the public eye thanks to some major pop hits including “Hide Away” and “Sit Still, Look Pretty.” Her song “Don’t Let Me Down” teamed her up with musicians The Chainsmokers’ and led her to the top 10.  She was invited to the White House to perform for the 2016 East Egg Roll and came out publicly as bisexual in October of...

The actress and former Disney star, who previously identified herself as bisexual, opened up about her sexuality in a new interview with Good Morning America while promoting her new book Life Of A Wannabe Mogul. “Im actually pansexual, and I didn’t know that. Somebody explained to me very thoroughly what that is,” Bella revealed. Asked what that means to her, she explained: “You like beings. You like what you like. It doesn’t have to be a girl or a guy or...

Shawn Mendes has been criticised (and praised) for telling a fan he won’t help her come out as bisexual to her parents. During the Canadian singer-songwriter’s pre-concert Q&A session in Oakland, California, a fan told Shawn about her sexuality and said she’s refrained from telling her parents because they’re “strict”. She then asked if he could record a video to help her come out to her parents, but he politely declined. “This is what I want to tell you, your parents are...

DC Comics revealed that their upcoming superhero movie Birds of Prey will feature gay and lesbian characters. The movie will feature two “gay coded” villains Black Mask and Zsasz, a lesbian police detective named Renee Montoya and bisexual villain Harley Quinn. The movie will be released in 2020, following the events of the Suicide Squad. To be specific, Batman has disappeared and left a group of female heroes to be defending...

A Barbie doll based off of the late David Bowie has been released by Mattel. The doll, which takes on an androgynous appearance, has gone on sale for around £40. The Bowie doll has been based off of the bisexual singer’s character, Ziggy Stardust, and will sport red hair, a metallic spacesuit and cherry-red platform boots. In a statement, Mattel said: “In a definitive celebration of two pop culture icons, Barbie honours the ultimate pop chameleon, English singer, songwriter and actor...

We all know by now that bisexuality is a legit orientation and not just a gateway to being gay, but it’s also true that sexuality isn’t necessarily static and that some people slide around on the Kinsey scale. So after one bisexual Reddit user realized he hadn’t been crushing on women lately, he started wondering if he’s experiencing a “bi-cycle” or if he needs to rethink his identity. “So basically I’ve been using the label bisexual for just under a...

During his valedictorian graduation speech, a high school senior named Mason Bleu announced to his class that he is bisexual. In his speech, Bleu said: “I want to end this speech by saying the only way we can make change is by being educated. I want to remind all of you to always be proud and to always remain humble. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished, be proud of who you are. Continue seeking knowledge and most importantly find ways to...

Bisexuals are six times more likely to be in the closet than their gay or lesbian counterparts, according to a study from Stanford University and the Pew Research Center. A mere 19% of bisexuals went on record to say that all or most of the people they consider important in their lives are aware they are bisexual. By comparison, 75% of gay and lesbian adults are similarly out. Additionally, 26% of bisexual adults are not out to any important people in...

The 15th season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy is upon us, and it looks like the season will get some gay male romance. We reported to you a couple weeks ago that ABC's longest running scripted primetime tv show will get a gay male surgeon for the first time ever. Now, we’re happy to share with you that Kim will not only exist in the show, but also be given a romance. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn93IGzhbu0/?utm_source=ig_embed The 15th season of Grey’s Anatomy has been dubbed the “Season...

Jeremy Sanchez had been bullied because of his bisexuality. A Los Angeles high school student was found dead this week, allegedly murdered by a former boyfriend, the Los Angeles Times reports. The body of Jeremy Sanchez, a 17-year-old junior at South El Monte High School, was discovered Wednesday in the bushes along San Gabriel River Trail. A 16-year-old friend has been arrested on suspicion of Sanchez’s murder and is awaiting arraignment at a juvenile detention center. The suspect, unnamed because he is...

Last week saw one of Emmerdale’s most beloved couples, Robert and Aaron, reunite after a heartbreaking split back in 2017. While soaps haven’t always blessed our screens with the best queer representation, Aaron and Robert are challenging same-sex relationships being used a diversity-tick box by becoming so much more than background characters. The airtime Danny Miller (Aaron) and Ryan Hawley (Robert) have been given to let their relationship blossom and flower, to then crash and burn, only to be reunited again...