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Brian
Apr 23, 2007, 10:41 PM
By Jon Pressick

Editor's Note: Here is another in our series of articles profiling prominent bisexual people— people who are bisexual and out and have left their mark on the world.

Few bisexual people are as out, active and prominent as Robyn Ochs. She has, and continues to do it all. A lecturer, advocate, author/editor and rabblerouser, Robyn and her partner Peg Preble married on May 17, 2004—the first day it was legal for same-sex couples to do so in Massachussetts, USA. She travels the country lecturing on a wide range of topics, many of which deal with bisexuality. Her writings have appeared in many publications, and she is the editor of the new book, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World. And she does so much more than these as well!

Tell us about your latest book Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World.
Getting Bi is an anthology of short personal writings by people in 32 different countries on six continents. Authors range in age from 15-79. Some are professional writers, and some have never before even written a letter to the editor. Bi Any Other Name (1991), the first major anthology on bisexuality, is sometimes jokingly referred to as “the Bi-ble.” To extend this analogy, Getting Bi (2005) could be considered the New Testament. Some of Getting Bi’s authors were also in Bi Any Other Name—including, editors Lani Ka’ahumanu, Loraine Hutchins, and Carol Queen, Rifka Reichler, BobBi Keppel, Amanda Udis-Kessler, and myself. The vast majority, though, are new-bis. Sarah Rowley and I co-edited this anthology, and all proceeds from book sales benefit the Bisexual Resource Center.

Can you please give a brief description of the Bisexual Resource Center, how it started, your role currently, etc.
The Bisexual Resource Center (http://www.biresource.org) was founded in 1985 primarily to provide a fiscal home to the annual bi conferences we were sponsoring up and down the East Coast. We’ve evolved to the point where we have an office, provide resources (brochures, referrals, Getting Bi) all over the world, and we also serve as a home to various Boston-based bi groups, including the Boston Bisexual Women’s Network, Biversity Boston, and various coming out groups and married women’s and men’s groups. The one thing we do not have is paid staff. All of the work of our organization is done by volunteers.

What is the greatest challenge for bisexual people today?
We silly humans keep on trying to squeeze everything into binaries, and we are profoundly uncomfortable with things that challenge simple either/or categories. So part of the discomfort and resistance to understanding/seeing bisexuality is about binaries, and is not really about bisexuality per se, because we’re also uncomfortable with people who identify as bi- or multiracial, and with people who don’t identify simply as male or female, and so on. Adding to this, the United States is in perpetual sex panic, and anything that conjures up images of sex or sexuality is simultaneously embraced and resisted. But in short, I think our biggest challenge is to make ourselves visible as bi-identified people. Because people are so busy fortifying binaries, bisexuals are simply not seen.

The marriage debate 'seems' to have been spearheaded mostly by gay and lesbian couples. What role do you see bi people having in this issue?
This is where language becomes important. If I am a woman married to another woman (and I am!) am I one of those lesbian couples that are spearheading the marriage equality movement? The reality is that many people in same-sex relationships identify as bi. We’ve always been part of the marriage equality movement, though we often go unseen as bisexuals. Here at MassEquality in Boston, the staff, board and volunteers include lesbian, gay, bi and straight people. I think that every person—of every sexual orientation and of every relationship choice—should see this as a movement that is about so much more than marriage—it’s about equal citizenship. For me it’s about being pro-choice: I know that not everyone is interested in getting married, but each of us deserves the right to have that choice for our self.

Do you think bi people are perceived as apathetic to the issue because they can always "switch back?"
Most people are apathetic. Most LGBT people are not—I’m sad to say—involved in fighting for their own rights. They’re too busy raising children, taking care of their elderly parents, dealing with their own work, health or family issues, watching sports and other brain candy on the idiot box, partying – just like most straight people.

In addition, those in the LGBT community who are closeted and/or have a great deal of internalized homophobia are likely not doing their share of activism.

Interestingly some of the fiercest advocates for LGBT rights are bi folks who are currently in other-sex relationships. One gift that bi people have (whether or not we use it) is that we have first-hand experience that a relationship is a relationship is a relationship, and that it’s silly to sort them or rank them by sex.

What topics are you currently teaching, and what topics do you most frequently cover in your speaking engagements?
My workshops and talks are wide-ranging. Two of my favorite programs these days are: “I Now Pronounce You … Equal,” a talk about marriage equality; and “Crossing Lines: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum,” an interactive workshop that reframes our understanding of sexual orientation and labels and encourages us to appreciate the wonderful complexity of human experience. There are two pages of talks and workshops on my website.

In my experience, and I've noted this from others, organizing bisexual people into a 'community' is a challenge, to say the least. Do you have tips for those who would like to become more active?
Organizing bisexuals is challenging because we are all so different. We come in all ages, all classes, all ethnicities, and we cover the political spectrum. That can make us really hard to organize. But it can also make for some interesting discussions when we do come together. For someone wanting to become more active, I would recommend getting as quickly as possible to the nearest and next bi conference. Transcending Boundaries (http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/) will be held in Worcester MA in mid-September of next year. The 10th International Conference on Bisexuality will be held at the University of Rhode Island in July of 2008. There are regular events in the UK and in other locations. And if you can’t get to one of those, get to an annual LGBT campus conference such as the Midwest LGBT Campus Conference which will be at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2008 and at Indiana University in 2009; or to Creating Change, the conference of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force; or to the conference of the International Lesbian and Gay Association. They are all amazing experiences.

Finally, if you can’t get to one of the conferences (or even if you can) get onto the Bi Activists’ email list, or the Bi Writers list, or the BiNet USA list. There’s a lot of activism and community building in cyberspace.

Do you see a difference between bi womens' and bi mens' activism?
Historically, bi women’s activism comes directly from feminism and the women’s movement. I think that distinction has blurred over the years though, as bi male activists (not to be confused with all bi men) have become more feminist, and the bi and trans activist movements have become increasingly connected.

How do you think bi folks are perceived, in 2007, by the straight community?
Mostly, we’re not perceived at all. When we are, we’re perceived as evil male vectors of AIDS from the [guilty] gay community to the straight community, as closeted men on the down low, as teenage girls who make out with their female friends to get attention. Some things haven’t changed much….

[I]How do you think bi folks are perceived, in 2007, by the queer community?
Here there’s been significant improvement. But we still have a long way to go. We’re still largely invisible.

What would your utopia be?
I want to live in a world where safety is not equated with sameness, where difference is seen as something that makes the world richer and more interesting. I want to live in a world where – as the old button said “Our schools have all the money they need, and the military has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber.” I want to live in a world in which we practice sustainability, where we care for each other and for our very fragile planet.

Please tell us about yourself! What are your personal interests, hobbies... we'd love to know more about you!
When I’m not out there traveling around the country being a poster bisexual, I’m engaged in marriage equality work, or doing neighborhood organizing, or animal rescue, or writing letters to editors or to my elected representatives. Or I’m partner dancing— I’m a big two-stepper and swing dancer and Boston has a great LGBT dance scene! Or I’m hanging out with the special children in my life (Gabe 5, and Lewis, 2 who live next door; and Leah, 11, who lives down the street). I’m an avid reader, especially of fiction. I love reading novels that are set in other countries and cultures. I find it a great way to learn about experiences that are different from my own. Peg and I live in a very gay-friendly neighborhood of Boston with three cats and a garden, and we’re good friends with several neighbors. I love being an activist. Life is good. And I still have a great deal to do, and a lot to learn.

About the photos...
1. Robyn & Peg walking from the court house back to Brookline Town Hall to get married (credit Laurie Swope)
2. Robyn & Peg outside Brookline Town Hall on their wedding day, May 17, 2004 (credit Tufts Daily)
Robyn is carrying the flowers.

Brian
Apr 23, 2007, 10:48 PM
See pics mentioned, below.

arana
Apr 23, 2007, 11:12 PM
Thanks for the new article!

stuporman
Apr 24, 2007, 12:15 AM
Robyn, that was a great article! I live in the Buckle of the Bible Belt with my wife and son, and MA is a fur piece from here. I will get in contact with soem of the groups you mentioned....now that I have crawled out of the bourbon bottle, and really have nothing to do besides go to the gym, play bass guitar and drums, and think up goofy shit to do in between songs onstage, I think I will spend some time writing goofy shit for those groups. One thing I really HATE is when I think up something funny and original, then find out somebody has done it before.
I wish we had recorded the gig we did at the Paradise Buffet (Country buffet for elderly country fans and intellectual gimps of all stripes). I got us the gig under the name "The Good Ole Boys", and we introduced ourselves as the "Good Ole Blues Brothers Boys band", and opened with a couple Blues Brothers numbers....no horn section, though. Some of the people actually dug our act. This one lady who was pretty obviously bi/lez was flirting with our guitar player, but Phoebe (guitar) is str8. They even asked us to come back, much to our suprise.
Thanks! I needed that!
-Roger (formerly Stuporman) :bipride:

Long Duck Dong
Apr 24, 2007, 5:06 AM
yes, I love it, a bi activist that is recognizing that we are all different under the bisexual umbrella

that has to be one of the best articles that I have seen as its open and honest
the writer is a person that understands that bisexuality is not just about being bisexual, its about our needs, wants and desires that are not simply sexual

the right to be married.... she speaks it out as equal citizenship..... beautiful wording.... it places us all as equals..... it doesn't mean we want to get married, but we want the rights that is shared by people that are born and live under the heterosexual umbrella... rights that are afforded to any person, unless they don't fit the right sexual orientation......

I do disagree on some aspects tho..... the idea that most bisexuals are not fighting for their rights, cos they are closeted or have internalized homophobia...... there is a 3rd aspect..... they don't fight for something that doesn't affect them in any way, or serves no purpose
however, regardless of what law changes are made, you can never change personal biased....

the issue with lumping LGBT rights together, is that you have different groups fighting for different rights...and while it is good to have group support for each area and a greater voice.... I will ask again.... what the hell are bisexual rights ???
I do not require special needs, I am not marriage impaired ( in nz, we have same sex marriages ), I have full access to health care... and if the public doesn't think I exist....

in New Zealand, its illegal to discriminate on the grounds of sexual orientation, age, race or gender... yet we have activists are still fighting for bisexual rights.....the right to make people *point us out in a crowd and say " that person is bisexual " *......thats something I don't need or want and many of the bisexual community in nz, don't want it either.....
my opinion on actions like that, is how the hell can we be seen as a equal nation when we insist on having the * walls * between each group

* sighs*.... but again... beautiful article, very well written.... hugs drew and jon.... please continue to provide articles of that calibre, it makes being a bisexual suddenly seem like more than just a bed partner.....:three:

12voltman59
Apr 24, 2007, 12:35 PM
This is one of the best articles to have appeared on the site--what this person, featured in the article, is doing is just great.

I probably should be doing some of the things she is but just haven't gotten there yet--and to be honest--since I've got some things going on in my life--like working on my book and getting my decorative painting biz up and running--right now I don't have the time and energy to do what she is doing.

To Long Duck--as much freedom as we are supposed to have here in America--we are still rather restricted in regards to sexual orientation and such because your employer is free to fire you if they find out you are gay, bi or whatever that is not straight, if you don't work for company or in a government job that provides health care--you are shit out of luck bud---if not for having been a military veteran--I would not have any health care at all---

Robyn's statement that she would like to live in a world where "the Pentagon has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber" is a sentiment I agree with.

As I think I have said in other posts on here lately--it seems that there is no problem for our Congress to fund new bombers, fighter aircraft, tanks, etc to the tune of many billions of dollars with not a peep of dissent or much discussion--but try to get say --a hundred million to fund some health care or educational program and you have the politicians crying about "what, do you think we are made of money?" or some such comments.

Good article---thanks for posting it guys!!!!!!!

sexybicplinwv
Apr 24, 2007, 1:52 PM
W.O.W. Now this article really made me :) , Because it give;s me very much hope that someday the same sex marriage well be seen as just to beautiful people in love with each other! I can always dream :female:

Long Duck Dong
Apr 25, 2007, 3:12 AM
hugs ya 12 voltman

I understand that things are so different in the us..its really a eye opener for me at times, how the * land of the free * is more like * slaves to political games *

in nz, the political system is mainly 122 politicians lying to the nz public of about 4.1 million....and public opinion controls most election results.... but the politicians are well known for breaking the election promises the moment they get in

we have a thing called the hero parade in auckland....its a mainly gay and lesbian event but does feature bi and trans people..... the mayor of auckland refused to allow permission for it on the grounds that it was not suitable as a * image * of auckland..... once his job was at risk, he changed his mind...he is a known homophobic person... so the 2007 parade went ahead.... and instead, he booked a different concert for the same weekend in 2008.....then denied the hero parade trust permission on the grounds of traffic control and disrupt to the inner city

just goes to show that even with the law on the sides of the LGBT community.... biased people will always find a way to try and put the LGBT community down

warm heart
Apr 28, 2007, 7:14 AM
What an incredible article...one of the best i have ever read on this site

can u add the link to get on the bi activist list, the bi writers list and the biNet ASA list.....cause i so want to participate on all of these sites


hey Long Duck Dong....I am also from New Zealand....and god forbid anyone in this country discriminates against any one based on sexual orientation......LOL....here in good old New Zealand..... that is practically a crime.......

To Robyn....God u almost encourage me to move to Boston......cause life there as a self identified bi sexual sounds awesome

I am engaged in New Zealand as a University lecturer who teaches sexuality as a part of her course.....and this discussion so gets me on my soap box......LOL....it is so nice to hear of others world wide who are openly out as bisexual.........and educating others.....

I am sick of the bisexual community being soooooooooo invisable


On a really superb note....Our new generation of teenagers almost refuse to identify as fitting into any box in regards to sexuality....On a recent research mission almost half of the students I Interviewed....ages 14 to 18 identified themselves as bisexual......

I was sooooooo born into the wrong generation......

Keep up the awesome work Robyn......Your mission warms my heart....Soo nice to read about someone doing the same kind of education of their society....keeps me going.....



....Thank you for your incredible contribution.....LOL.....You go hard girlfriend..




Love and hugs....for a woman who no longer feels alone
Cheers
Warm

dandylion
Apr 30, 2007, 2:30 AM
hi and bi,my plan is to marry many,that is cause I love u all.to only marry a woman sounds gay,once again fitting into society's catagory,robin should of married both at the same time,if that is where her love goes,I abhore all forms of segregation,peace to all danndylion :bibounce:

moonshine30
May 1, 2007, 7:28 AM
I kind of agree with Dandylion...u cant marry one gender and call yourself bisexual. At the same time i disagree with Dandylion..i dont see the need for marriage. and u cant marry everyone... lol ....but you can enjoy them with out flaunting it and live happily... (whats wrong with that)?

bearisbare
May 3, 2007, 10:36 AM
I married one gender and I'm thought of myself as bisexual for 29 years. Getting married didn't suddenly turn an on/off switch in me about same-sex attraction. I still go to various events and socialize around men who quite well remind me that, yep, I'm bi!

After all, bisexuals are no different than others when it comes to the various kinds of relationship status that exist.

vittoria
May 4, 2007, 3:03 AM
thank you for the inspiration... :female:

ThrillMe
May 5, 2007, 5:25 PM
I kind of agree with Dandylion...u cant marry one gender and call yourself bisexual.
A bisexual person can most CERTAINLY marry!

Bisexual means you are sexually attracted to either or both sexes. If you choose to be monogamous with ONE specific gender, it does not stop you from being bisexual, it just means you are in a monogamous relationship.

Just like a non-bisexual may stray from their marriage, so might a bisexual .. the only difference is that the bisexual may stray with either a male or a female.

Do not EVER confuse bisexuality with polyamory.

creative_ly_inclined
May 8, 2007, 6:13 PM
What a great article...

My spouse went to the library and picked up her book Getting Bi
for me last fall.

He totally surprised me with it when he found out I had missed
a local book review night and was dissapointed.

It was so amazing to read a full spectrum of bi-voices,
and understand myself as part of this diversity.

What is wonderful, too, is knowing that my spouse is secure and supportive enough to go to call the library, ask for the book, and cycle across town to get it.... He said he had to repeat and spell out the title a few times ;)

If you liked the article, I totally recommend the book.

c.i.

iceman1970
May 16, 2007, 2:55 PM
Excellent Interview! Robyn's been doing great things in the Bisexual community for 20 plus years through the BRC and stuff. She's truly unstoppable like the title says.

frikidiki
Aug 15, 2008, 10:36 AM
Great article! I gotta track that book down.

It only goes to show y'all, slowly but surely, we're taking over! [insert not-so-evil laughter]

crazy owl
Aug 16, 2008, 3:01 AM
HI Out There......Great interview with Robyn! I'm 81 years on Earth now and have done many things besides beget children..!!....I find men more fun in bed than women for who cares what reasons now.
But i"m also a mathematical statistician and read the Kinsey Reports table by table because I can read the tables faster than the written text...(many years practice).The US Public was shocked that 40 percent of men (2 out of 5 men!!!) had homosexual masturbation fantasies OR MORE....If they had found a little table way in the back, they would have discovered that by age of 45, 25 percent of men had had a homosexual "affair" for THREE YEARS OR MORE. US Census reports tha 95 percent of men were married.....Those with Homosexual manifestations were actually hetero-married and ...guess what? THEY were BIsexual.
The conclusion I wanted to point out is that THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN THERE ARE OF THEM !!!! Numbers are my game and so I do it that way.
Also ,, a few years ago Pornography was SEVENTY percent of the internet $$$$$. That is a lot of a lot of and a lot......My understanding is that Internt Porn is ADULT SEX EDUCATION.
At 81 the world begins to be amusing...even Iraq........
Thanks for reading my blrb or blog or whatchacallit. Crazy Owl

void()
Aug 18, 2008, 2:42 AM
Thank you for sharing crazy owl.

It is comforting in a way to consider we outnumber the other folks. In another way it is not. As the author interviewed points out we remain largely invisible to them.

They also suggest being active in breaking down the wall of invisibility. Such a proposition is a devilish one at best. Something beautiful is something free and those in power do not oft abide freedom.

At the same time I do not advocate cowering to ignorant folks. That I think is the real issue, ignorance. People fear what is not within their experience because it just may take something away from them.

Fear leads to hatred and eventually you've got powder kegs awaiting the most subtle of sparks. Ideally we all would follow Hugo's suggestion and follow the religion of tolerance. But I think everyone is aware perfection needs imperfection and so the world is left imperfect.

Perhaps, our invisibility is meant to be. I for one am happy to live and let live. It would be nice to aspire to the ideal, possibly attain it. But once there what more would be sought?

It is indeed something I often think about and deeply. There is a need to reflect on it. And I'm happy to see all the light coming forward. It's about time.

Peter Jakinov
Nov 7, 2008, 3:15 AM
The Robyn Ochs material is interesting and I am glad I got to see it, but, isn't time to change the linens? How long do we have to wait for Clean Sheet Night? Are there any other read-worthy thinkers/feelers out there whom we should get to know?

rodzilla
Nov 10, 2008, 4:17 AM
New content anytime in this century?

12voltman59
Dec 2, 2008, 12:52 PM
I doubt that we are going to ever get this part of the site updated--and for good reason I am sorry to say--for those who recall--due to some nasty comments that got posted up regarding one thread in this section--it lead to the resignation of the editor for this board that Drew had hired for this purpose--I had also volunteered to do a story for this part but never heard anything back--I am sure that Drew and company felt that they made a good faith effort to put this part up but it didn't work out.

As Tradeqt-the editor of the site noted---it is kind of hard to ask people to do an interview--post up their story only to have some--not all of course-some people make comments that cross a line----it is one thing to have people make comments saying that they don't agree with aspects of what the person said and things of that nature as long as those criticisms are in the bounds of merely making such comment--what did tend to happen in some cases----some posters personally attacked the interview subject on crazy things like they were "fat and ugly"--things of that sort---not exactly very adult of those who did---

When you interview someone---especially on topics so personal as matters of a sexual nature----I am sure that such a person out there doing what they do---are more than capable of handling crazy things from people who hate those who are different--but to get stupid slams from those who are supposed to be in the same "community" and such----that is just not cool.

I would find it hard to interview someone and post up the piece on the site for that reason, I am sorry to say-----I would have to disclose to the interview subject beforehand that they might get such ignorant sorts of comments and discussion-and only if they were fine with that-would I proceed.

As far as getting new content in this section is concerned--I would say--it is very clear that is not going to happen since it's been over a year now since any new content has been posted.

My_wet_pussy_Anna86
Dec 30, 2008, 4:32 AM
Hey every one. I hope your New Years is about to kicking off with alot of fun. & I am (Anna) really hoping to hang With you. & see were things take us! Let me know if you would like to talk. :female:

bicpl43302oh
Feb 18, 2009, 12:46 PM
bi cpl looking for single male close to us 21 to 40ish.must be very open .we play together .pretty much fully bi .avg cpl ,clean n safe if intrested hit us up ! thanks:bibounce:

rissababynta
Feb 18, 2009, 1:44 PM
bi cpl looking for single male close to us 21 to 40ish.must be very open .we play together .pretty much fully bi .avg cpl ,clean n safe if intrested hit us up ! thanks:bibounce:

sigh...

Lonewolf76
Feb 19, 2009, 12:38 AM
I doubt that we are going to ever get this part of the site updated--and for good reason I am sorry to say--for those who recall--due to some nasty comments that got posted up regarding one thread in this section--it lead to the resignation of the editor for this board that Drew had hired for this purpose--I had also volunteered to do a story for this part but never heard anything back--I am sure that Drew and company felt that they made a good faith effort to put this part up but it didn't work out.

As Tradeqt-the editor of the site noted---it is kind of hard to ask people to do an interview--post up their story only to have some--not all of course-some people make comments that cross a line----it is one thing to have people make comments saying that they don't agree with aspects of what the person said and things of that nature as long as those criticisms are in the bounds of merely making such comment--what did tend to happen in some cases----some posters personally attacked the interview subject on crazy things like they were "fat and ugly"--things of that sort---not exactly very adult of those who did---

When you interview someone---especially on topics so personal as matters of a sexual nature----I am sure that such a person out there doing what they do---are more than capable of handling crazy things from people who hate those who are different--but to get stupid slams from those who are supposed to be in the same "community" and such----that is just not cool.

I would find it hard to interview someone and post up the piece on the site for that reason, I am sorry to say-----I would have to disclose to the interview subject beforehand that they might get such ignorant sorts of comments and discussion-and only if they were fine with that-would I proceed.

As far as getting new content in this section is concerned--I would say--it is very clear that is not going to happen since it's been over a year now since any new content has been posted.

OK, I'll be the first to admit - this article posting was well before I joined this site - however based on 12volts comments. I have a couple of questions/observations... Obviously the moronic, nasty posts have been removed because I don't see them and maybe I'm missing something here - but --- Are we sure that such negativity and nastiness wasn't from one of our infamous trolls? If not, there is the other observation - authors and those who sit for interviews are no less a target for potential disagreements, negativity, hatred and anger than those of us who post our comments on here daily. In fact - I would think that they are more of a target. Someone who is out there making a difference and sits for an interview knows that he/she may face some ridicule - they have to have the same thick skin that we all do -- or do as I do with the trolls - rebut the comments and give your side or an explantion. It saddens me to think that an editor would resign and Drew is no longer going to post great articles and interviews from some of our activists based upon someones nasty comments. This is yet again letting a few asshles control/ruin it for the masses and frankly I am sick of that happening. Again, It was before my time and I don't know the whole story or the level of the hatred and nastiness that transpired. Maybe we should all just move on and maybe try again??? I know that personally I would love new articles and interviews. I love Robyn Ochs - but I am tired of looking at that stagnant section! Just my :2cents: LW

HoTmAmA87
Mar 11, 2009, 2:29 AM
hey how is everyone?

HoTmAmA87
Mar 11, 2009, 2:21 PM
21 f ohio im looking for good time im bi looking for girl but guys feel free to message as well

rissababynta
Mar 11, 2009, 2:53 PM
21 f ohio im looking for good time im bi looking for girl but guys feel free to message as well

Posting Rules:
Generally I am not a "rules person", but experience with various internet communities has taught me that rules are necessary, even on a site that is all about about sexual freedom such as Bisexual.com. So here they are:
1. Don't post your personal ad here. They just clutter up the forums. By far the best thing to do if you are looking to meet people is create a quality personal ad under your "My Account" control panel. These ads then show up highlighted to people in your area. 2. Be polite - flame the idea if you feel you must, but not the person.
3. Sexual freedom is what it's all about, but even it should have limits - discussions of non-consensual sex, violence and sex, or sex involving children are not welcome here, will be promptly deleted, and the poster may be banned.
4. Have fun. Learn. Share. Entertain. Discuss. Argue. Enlighten.

lmp0681
Mar 13, 2009, 8:25 PM
27/Bifemale/Wisconsin looking for a gf 2 share or not 2 share with her man. Anyone interested and/or willing to travel to us??

rissababynta
Mar 13, 2009, 8:30 PM
God what is up with everyone posting their ad in this thread?

HoTmAmA87
Mar 13, 2009, 9:39 PM
what matter if we do or not? whats with u people bitching on it?

rissababynta
Mar 13, 2009, 10:07 PM
what matter if we do or not? whats with u people bitching on it?

Because the people bitching know how to READ!

Posting Rules:
Generally I am not a "rules person", but experience with various internet communities has taught me that rules are necessary, even on a site that is all about about sexual freedom such as Bisexual.com. So here they are:
1. Don't post your personal ad here. They just clutter up the forums. By far the best thing to do if you are looking to meet people is create a quality personal ad under your "My Account" control panel. These ads then show up highlighted to people in your area.
2. Be polite - flame the idea if you feel you must, but not the person.
3. Sexual freedom is what it's all about, but even it should have limits - discussions of non-consensual sex, violence and sex, or sex involving children are not welcome here, will be promptly deleted, and the poster may be banned.
4. Have fun. Learn. Share. Entertain. Discuss. Argue. Enlighten.


- Drew

Notice there are rules posted.

sabbymarcelo
Mar 19, 2009, 9:02 AM
27/Bifemale/Wisconsin looking for a gf 2 share or not 2 share with her man. Anyone interested and/or willing to travel to us??

Hi there ....

How are you doing, just saw your ad and i thought i mailed .... hope we btalk soon

cheers

sabrina

Hotgirl29
Apr 11, 2009, 4:26 AM
30 yr old bi fem female in central ohio area...looking for female to relate with...plz respond only if u r serious:female::female:

Lonewolf76
Apr 12, 2009, 4:39 AM
Because the people bitching know how to READ!

Posting Rules:
Generally I am not a "rules person", but experience with various internet communities has taught me that rules are necessary, even on a site that is all about about sexual freedom such as Bisexual.com. So here they are:
1. Don't post your personal ad here. They just clutter up the forums. By far the best thing to do if you are looking to meet people is create a quality personal ad under your "My Account" control panel. These ads then show up highlighted to people in your area.
2. Be polite - flame the idea if you feel you must, but not the person.
3. Sexual freedom is what it's all about, but even it should have limits - discussions of non-consensual sex, violence and sex, or sex involving children are not welcome here, will be promptly deleted, and the poster may be banned.
4. Have fun. Learn. Share. Entertain. Discuss. Argue. Enlighten.


- Drew

Notice there are rules posted.



Apparantly people STILL can't read! There is a specific section on the site for personal ads - THIS IS NOT IT!!!

xxxcjs
May 19, 2009, 9:03 AM
Can someone please help me with the chat room , I havent been able to get in for a while , It say it is either no working or behind a my firewall , and i dont know how to change that setting.

parejabuscandomujer
May 25, 2009, 8:50 PM
we love to be with u. come and let us meet u. 1818-272-7829

star64x
May 27, 2009, 2:55 PM
Does anyone know of a bisexual website where you can watch some bisexual movies for free without using a credit card?


Thanks

Shawty78
Jun 1, 2009, 12:00 PM
Couple looking for a bi female for friendship and much more in the Dayton,Middletown,Cincy area.

alone&bi
Jun 19, 2009, 12:20 AM
how cum most people that i get with are just lookin to get laid.im not sayin theres anything bad about that, it just gets old after a while

alone&bi
Jun 19, 2009, 12:24 AM
when u get the answer email me at rholder@rocketmail.com

alone&bi
Jun 20, 2009, 2:20 PM
great article i really learned alot

alone&bi
Jun 20, 2009, 2:21 PM
great article, i really learned alot

stroker530
Jul 9, 2009, 9:03 PM
Thanks for posting this!

newbigirl_10
Jul 16, 2009, 8:03 AM
looking for bi girls and couples:)

newbigirl_10
Jul 16, 2009, 8:04 AM
would like to meet a bi girls here

newbigirl_10
Jul 16, 2009, 10:05 AM
hi guys have anybody from philippines here?

TDWPxxxKarl
Jul 24, 2009, 5:27 AM
Hey mine name is Karlynn ,19, f I am looking for someone who could love me if you know what i mean ;)

rissababynta
Jul 24, 2009, 10:39 AM
*screams and rips hair out*

rosebud cpl
Jul 24, 2009, 11:57 PM
*screams and rips hair out*

I love the big girls they are beautiful

Cherokee_Mountaincat
Jul 30, 2009, 8:31 PM
Drew-Honey. Its time for a new, fresher, artical. :}
Cat

rissababynta
Jul 30, 2009, 10:33 PM
I love the big girls they are beautiful

I don't know whether to feel flattered or offended...

BiGuy97015
Aug 15, 2009, 7:24 PM
It would be nice if this site were kept current and up-to-date.

garylovesfun
Sep 4, 2009, 7:49 AM
i come on this site regulary and always enjoy comin on but i really think its about time this artical was changed its just getting plain boring now

garylovesfun
Sep 13, 2009, 4:41 PM
ffs change the artical

apryl qualls
Sep 15, 2009, 1:58 AM
hey everyone im new on this site
and jus wntd to knw if any1 wnted to chat with me.....

apryl qualls
Sep 15, 2009, 2:01 AM
well im bi and wud lik to me some bi gurls here
if any1 is intrested......;)

Sensuallovers2
Sep 23, 2009, 6:55 PM
Happy Bisexuality Day, Everyone!

(see September 23, 2009 post):

Happy Bisexuality Day to everyone! Our only wish is that the owner of Bisexual.com would maintain and regularly update this site (tired of the Robyn Ochs story being on the front page) so that events such as this could be the showcase items. Are there others who also want to see some updates on this site?

mjhotta
Oct 11, 2009, 2:51 AM
Hi. im male bi looking for a partner - life-long!

nevaeh1121
Oct 15, 2009, 1:53 AM
HEY LADIES WE R A COULE LOOKING FOR OUR FIRST SF TO JOIN IN WITH US I WANT TO SEE MY HUSBAND FUCK U AND I WILL EAT U MMMMMM I LOVE PUSSY!!!

bigregory
Oct 22, 2009, 1:58 AM
WOW so up to date.....:(

rissababynta
Oct 22, 2009, 12:18 PM
WOW so up to date.....:(

Yeah, we've already been over this...

BiGuy97015
Oct 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
It would be nice if they'd keep the calendar current...

doibelong
Oct 31, 2009, 3:13 PM
hi hotgirl29
:)

readyforher
Nov 3, 2009, 11:01 PM
New to site and so far no one bisexual fems near me...*sigh*

shuby
Nov 9, 2009, 6:51 PM
Hey drew I am lookiing to delete my profile name etc how do I do it??

jeferj
Dec 1, 2009, 1:13 PM
I'm bi...looking for a bi also...

CityLad1981
Dec 1, 2009, 5:36 PM
Anyone from Brum in Message me. Nice guy honest Genuine looking for friendship.

gaz

Phatima
Dec 4, 2009, 12:23 AM
hey everyone im new on this site

SANNJAY1984
Dec 4, 2009, 2:34 AM
hi this is sanjjay i like old man age limit 30to 50 plz call ,me 9868020 five seven one

mikey3000
Dec 4, 2009, 6:46 PM
hey everyone im new on this site
Hi Phatima, nice to see another Mississaugan on here. Welcome.

freerfarley
Dec 4, 2009, 9:21 PM
Please delete my account and profile, thanks

BLCHGK777
Dec 28, 2009, 2:46 AM
Great article but a new one would be lovely...

likesthestuff
Jan 29, 2010, 2:25 PM
im a 33 year old trysexual in ma who is in a relationship i love my gf but shes not in to this type of stuff so we dont talk about it the but shes a freak in the sheets she sends me ass and pussy shots and she loves to be fisted and fucked from behind

likesthestuff
Jan 30, 2010, 11:36 PM
it was a great day i showered with my gf soaped up her clit area and fisted her in the shower

JUICY PUSSY
Feb 10, 2010, 9:01 PM
is there any bi girls in the da metro area my husband and i want a 3 some with a thick body

idinla
Feb 16, 2010, 3:55 AM
Am I doing this correctly

tina4ever
Feb 24, 2010, 6:19 AM
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tina4ever
Feb 24, 2010, 6:20 AM
:tongue: (http://seejulie.com/g)
is there any bi girls in the da metro area my husband and i want a 3 some with a thick body

rissababynta
Mar 14, 2010, 11:44 AM
why is this article so old???

The guy who used to write the articles and stuff was insulted repeatedly and he got pissed off and said he wasn't doing it anymore. I don't think Drew has gotten around to doing anything about that situation yet.

BellFer
Jun 19, 2010, 1:51 AM
somebody to love...somebody to have sex
mandyglam@hotmail.com

winthropguy
Jul 1, 2010, 12:13 AM
I am really concerned - did the owner of this domain pass away?

shatzkiepuff
Jul 2, 2010, 5:05 PM
anybody here?

arcee
Jul 10, 2010, 6:16 AM
hi im single and looking for friends who are understanding and caring

Gina7777
Jul 19, 2010, 12:23 AM
I am really concerned - did the owner of this domain pass away?

lol!:)

Americanthai
Aug 4, 2010, 2:33 PM
Is there really a chat site or is it just an ad for a couple of porn sites?

void()
Aug 11, 2010, 3:58 PM
Is there really a chat site or is it just an ad for a couple of porn sites?

Both and neither.

It is a community type of site for bisexual people. Most here are not interested in quick fix hook ups. Yes, some here want that. But in general people come here for more than one night stands. Drew has a porn site, yes. But this is its own site.

As far as keeping things up to date, well folks kept tugging and pulling everyone else down. Would you want to keep offering free content yourself under such conditions? Few were gracious. So, the writers pulled out.

Courtesy & respect are not just petty lessons taught in Sunday schools. They are the keys of many a kingdom. Sadly, people can't be bothered. I don't blame others for not wanting to offer content.

rodzilla
Sep 3, 2010, 7:55 AM
Unfortunately, this site has almost died due to non-support....how sad, given that it started iwth such high hopes.

Anyone willing to toss a few bubks this way to make sure it stays available?

Write back here....we'll see where it goes.

SexualBoigamer2012
Sep 3, 2010, 8:22 PM
What a bisexual. I am here to find kind and sexually naughty people, or both. NOTE: Not meant to be a comment or reply really but telling users who care about me about a dental cleaning next thursday.

Waleed Gamani
Sep 10, 2010, 9:55 PM
الاسلام هوحب وسلام الذين يعتقدو أن الاسلام هم الإرهاب فهم على خطاء الإرهاب هم ناس يريدون الفتنة بين الدول الأجنبية والعرب الاسلام هوالمقرب الى الله عزوجل وليس الاسلام إرهاب لا ثما لا الإرهاب يوضع الفتنة بين الاسلام والاجانب أنتم لو تعرفو الاسلام ما كنتم تتكلمو عليه انا لا قول لا ئني مسلم لا انا أقول الصدق وصراحة هو التراحم بين المسلمين إحنا وانتم من أب واحد وهم أدم و حواء وكل واحد لديه معتقداته انتم لكم معتقداتكم والإسلام له معتقداته الذين يقول أن الاسلام غير متسامح فهاذا خطاء الاسلام ممتسامح المسلمين هم والاجانب إخوه في لله
شوفو واحد يترجم باللغة العربية هذه واتكونو إستفتم من هذا الكلام الواضح ونكون يد واحده لكي ننتصر على الإرهاب ولله الحم وشكر الذي يسمع الكلام

eduardzzz
Oct 15, 2010, 10:35 AM
hahahahahaahha:tongue:

bisexual Bill
Oct 21, 2010, 10:43 PM
Why is this article so old and outdated? I guess the site is dead.

LiveLetLive
Oct 28, 2010, 12:01 AM
I'm getting the impression this site isn't an active one....:(

SexualBoigamer2012
Oct 30, 2010, 5:48 PM
Yes VERY old

SexualBoigamer2012
Oct 31, 2010, 11:14 AM
I guess article wise yes.

jcorlando
Dec 1, 2010, 8:09 AM
seems the website has not been updated for over 2 yrs, hence the old recycled stories and the 2 yr old events. too bad, it was good while it lasted...

Floridaguy4u
Dec 6, 2010, 11:38 PM
Are you the person that looks after this web page? If so please check out member Geog123 she is operating a scam and ask that you members send her money to do what ever..... Hope you are the correct person to contact. Oh She contacted me and not the other way around. Jack

sergio1962
Dec 7, 2010, 12:15 PM
single bsexual female..we interesting in chat..

jcorlando
Dec 8, 2010, 4:28 AM
look below at the 'current events'; they are more than 2 yrs old...what a drag.:flag1::male::female::male:

bauer
Dec 9, 2010, 12:46 PM
A bisexual person can most CERTAINLY marry!

Bisexual means you are sexually attracted to either or both sexes. If you choose to be monogamous with ONE specific gender, it does not stop you from being bisexual, it just means you are in a monogamous relationship.

Just like a non-bisexual may stray from their marriage, so might a bisexual .. the only difference is that the bisexual may stray with either a male or a female.

Do not EVER confuse bisexuality with polyamory.

So true, at least to my thinking. That was a great article just too bad it took me many years to discover this website and to read this article... Kudos to all involved!

RichardAS1
Dec 12, 2010, 10:16 PM
I want a BIG COCK any race in the Southeast Houston Texas area. (Pasadena, LaPorte, Deer Park, Baytown, Seabrook areas) I want to SUCK it and deep throat it and other things, (richard_stafford62@yahoo.com IM or E-Mail) I hope to find someone......

Richard

mr swallow
Dec 15, 2010, 6:16 PM
richard from texs keep looking the bigs are out there just had a 8.5 cut one here in mass yummy

Petrina
Dec 26, 2010, 7:39 PM
an i the only one not getting emails

chick_a_dee
Jan 30, 2011, 12:11 AM
It has been quite some time since a new article has been posted. May I suggest the section be changed to a Current News Events section relating to our livestyle.

SexualBoigamer2012
Mar 5, 2011, 11:01 AM
There havent been ANY new articles since 2007? Sad, very sad.

SexualBoigamer2012
Mar 6, 2011, 1:11 PM
Why is this article so old and outdated? I guess the site is dead. Just because the site just isnt very popular. Its still living, but not very lively.

wlynly
Mar 16, 2011, 1:25 PM
Maybe it's me...does anyone else feel that its difficult to make serious connections with same gender sexmates? so many shoppers, so few buyers...odd...

JANZ1987
Apr 8, 2011, 2:21 AM
relationships is not a play.. its an investment of immotion to a person who you care most... either it is a friendships or as a lover... so be loyal and be true to your self......

JANZ1987
Apr 8, 2011, 2:28 AM
[QUOTE=BiGuy90278;145475]It would be nice if they'd keep the calendar its better if do fun........

softfruit
Apr 25, 2011, 4:15 PM
Just because the site just isnt very popular. Its still living, but not very lively.

Nah, I think it's more the site administrator not wanting to run any more articles. The articles ran out while the site was still about as buzzing as it had ever been.

In a sense, there are only so many topics to cover; though it would be good to bring some things more up to date perhaps.

pantyhoseboy
May 7, 2011, 7:38 AM
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acountry
May 31, 2011, 2:26 AM
I'm having trouble really telling her I want too give oral 2 a man is that wrong??????? Help

SexualBoigamer2012
Jun 5, 2011, 9:37 PM
Nah, I think it's more the site administrator not wanting to run any more articles. The articles ran out while the site was still about as buzzing as it had ever been.

In a sense, there are only so many topics to cover; though it would be good to bring some things more up to date perhaps.

Thats possible too.

BiDaveDtown
Jun 5, 2011, 11:38 PM
I'm having trouble really telling her I want too give oral 2 a man is that wrong??????? Help

Telling who? If this is a wife or girlfriend just tell her that you're bisexual.

cornholejoe
Jun 13, 2011, 7:33 PM
okay guys just how big a dick have you took in the ass and how did you like it

don7555
Jun 24, 2011, 12:49 PM
okay guys just how big a dick have you took in the ass and how did you like it about 10 in lenght and it was about 5 round but I has to be on to and controling the situation.... and I was about 30 years old at the time. But it reply great after it was in for about 10 MINS. THAT was the only time I came without touching my cock. He was in me for about. 20 mind I was raw for a week. Lol

willing1234
Jul 2, 2011, 3:36 AM
lookin 4 someone close to play with

mousedaddy
Jul 29, 2011, 4:33 PM
Does anybody know of any glory holes in nth GA that are still in use please as i have an urge to suck or be sucked ???

kieser8888
Jul 29, 2011, 9:03 PM
hi any one from atlanta

jsxxx
Aug 4, 2011, 10:26 PM
okay guys just how big a dick have you took in the ass and how did you like it

10inches and it was the best

goodyboxxx
Aug 9, 2011, 3:22 AM
does any 1 know of a way to upload pics if u only have a cell phone?

silentpinkie
Aug 11, 2011, 5:21 AM
where are all the sexy girls at come chat w/ me ! :)

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Aug 11, 2011, 2:08 PM
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Orally_Curious
Aug 29, 2011, 4:38 PM
Hi anyone near to Guildford, Surrey, new to this site :-)

maxtor
Aug 31, 2011, 11:25 AM
wish i could find a 10 incher...i have had 8 and took it like a champ and loved it poking around inside me and i know i would love a 10 inch....i have no problem with the girth since i am large in that area anyway.



10inches and it was the best

BICURIOUSONE69
Sep 9, 2011, 11:55 AM
Is there anyone in the Uniontown,Pa. area who wants to break this virgin ass in ?

gloriacollins
Sep 10, 2011, 3:12 AM
Good work...Keep updated with this kind of work. Thank you for sharing the post... I believe "sharing is caring"...:)

PeteBiguy
Sep 12, 2011, 4:18 PM
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jboog512
Sep 24, 2011, 12:52 AM
Hello. I am new 2 this site. Jus lookin 2 get 2 knw people.

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Sep 24, 2011, 3:55 PM
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wenncycastro21m
Oct 1, 2011, 12:21 PM
hi hello im new here

AngeLove32
Oct 3, 2011, 4:36 AM
Hi I am Intersexed 31 years old looking for a Male companion BI MEN ONLY THANKS!!! ;)

BICURIOUSONE69
Oct 7, 2011, 11:32 AM
anyone in Pa. want to suck me off and fuck my ass

BICURIOUSONE69
Oct 7, 2011, 11:33 AM
Hi I am Intersexed 31 years old looking for a Male companion BI MEN ONLY THANKS!!! ;)

hey sweetie im thick would love for you to try me

sdf123
Oct 16, 2011, 1:04 AM
Great Article Robyn! I had no idea there was a Bisexual Conference. I have joined a couple of the Bi groups on yahoo and facebook which have all been awesome in bringing new friends into my life
!!!:bipride::flag4:

jcorlando
Oct 24, 2011, 9:17 PM
does anyone maintain this site at all anymore? these articles and other announcements are at least 1 yr old or more. a shame, it used to be a great site for meeting people, making friends and hooking up...

jackhenry
Oct 28, 2011, 4:34 AM
I love Robyn!

sugarmun
Nov 6, 2011, 11:34 AM
Hi Robyn:
I have'nt read any of your books as of yet, just a sort time ago, discovering that I was bisexual, and love this feeling, though have'nt found someone to share these feelings with as yet, but figure I probablly need to be patient huh.?
Robyn, could you tell me where I might find one of your books, that I have heard so much about? Are they found in one of the regular book stores like barnes/noble? Would you let me know? Thank you so much, and wishing you a very bright day, with lots of sunshine.
sugarmun

ericfel
Nov 15, 2011, 8:43 AM
hello

ericfel
Nov 15, 2011, 8:44 AM
anyone in Pa. want to suck me off and fuck my ass

hi i want to suck u... im from philippines

ericfel
Nov 15, 2011, 8:46 AM
hi hello im new here

hi im eric from davao city.. this is my n# i want you to be ur friend..... text me if u wnt 09192612304

ericfel
Nov 15, 2011, 8:48 AM
Great Article Robyn! I had no idea there was a Bisexual Conference. I have joined a couple of the Bi groups on yahoo and facebook which have all been awesome in bringing new friends into my life
!!!:bipride::flag4:

hello add me to ur facebook ericfel_rosell@yahoo.com tnx

dony77ph
Nov 27, 2011, 11:14 PM
hello there my name is roel from the Philippines im looking for a bisexual man

BiGuy97015
Dec 9, 2011, 5:10 PM
Do the owners of this web site EVER update it?

jillmasters
Dec 10, 2011, 8:05 AM
bi male, 49, wishes to meet female/male friend with benefits; oral, no anal, i like porn, do u? home nudist. act straight in public but in pivate ::::hamilton;)

Pampy
Dec 16, 2011, 4:50 PM
I's curious for to have a bisexual experience. I hope be lucky.
Kiss:tongue:

crazyk
Dec 22, 2011, 1:01 AM
looking for some females to chat with.. ;)

nonexisantever
Dec 23, 2011, 2:19 AM
how do i post personal ads?

Pntysmuy443
Dec 23, 2011, 7:55 PM
Hello I'm new

rodliza25
Jan 6, 2012, 7:54 AM
Hello I am new to this site, How are you doing?:bibounce:

DonnaJ
Jan 8, 2012, 12:31 AM
I thought I may have found a resource in this website.. I was reading this article and thought great!... a place where I will be able to share - get and give life tips... When I got to the middle of the article I realized it was over 5 years old. Looks like this site is just another "hook-up" site... too bad...
By Jon Pressick

Editor's Note: Here is another in our series of articles profiling prominent bisexual people— people who are bisexual and out and have left their mark on the world.

Few bisexual people are as out, active and prominent as Robyn Ochs. She has, and continues to do it all. A lecturer, advocate, author/editor and rabblerouser, Robyn and her partner Peg Preble married on May 17, 2004—the first day it was legal for same-sex couples to do so in Massachussetts, USA. She travels the country lecturing on a wide range of topics, many of which deal with bisexuality. Her writings have appeared in many publications, and she is the editor of the new book, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World. And she does so much more than these as well!

Tell us about your latest book Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World.
Getting Bi is an anthology of short personal writings by people in 32 different countries on six continents. Authors range in age from 15-79. Some are professional writers, and some have never before even written a letter to the editor. Bi Any Other Name (1991), the first major anthology on bisexuality, is sometimes jokingly referred to as “the Bi-ble.” To extend this analogy, Getting Bi (2005) could be considered the New Testament. Some of Getting Bi’s authors were also in Bi Any Other Name—including, editors Lani Ka’ahumanu, Loraine Hutchins, and Carol Queen, Rifka Reichler, BobBi Keppel, Amanda Udis-Kessler, and myself. The vast majority, though, are new-bis. Sarah Rowley and I co-edited this anthology, and all proceeds from book sales benefit the Bisexual Resource Center.

Can you please give a brief description of the Bisexual Resource Center, how it started, your role currently, etc.
The Bisexual Resource Center (http://www.biresource.org) was founded in 1985 primarily to provide a fiscal home to the annual bi conferences we were sponsoring up and down the East Coast. We’ve evolved to the point where we have an office, provide resources (brochures, referrals, Getting Bi) all over the world, and we also serve as a home to various Boston-based bi groups, including the Boston Bisexual Women’s Network, Biversity Boston, and various coming out groups and married women’s and men’s groups. The one thing we do not have is paid staff. All of the work of our organization is done by volunteers.

What is the greatest challenge for bisexual people today?
We silly humans keep on trying to squeeze everything into binaries, and we are profoundly uncomfortable with things that challenge simple either/or categories. So part of the discomfort and resistance to understanding/seeing bisexuality is about binaries, and is not really about bisexuality per se, because we’re also uncomfortable with people who identify as bi- or multiracial, and with people who don’t identify simply as male or female, and so on. Adding to this, the United States is in perpetual sex panic, and anything that conjures up images of sex or sexuality is simultaneously embraced and resisted. But in short, I think our biggest challenge is to make ourselves visible as bi-identified people. Because people are so busy fortifying binaries, bisexuals are simply not seen.

The marriage debate 'seems' to have been spearheaded mostly by gay and lesbian couples. What role do you see bi people having in this issue?
This is where language becomes important. If I am a woman married to another woman (and I am!) am I one of those lesbian couples that are spearheading the marriage equality movement? The reality is that many people in same-sex relationships identify as bi. We’ve always been part of the marriage equality movement, though we often go unseen as bisexuals. Here at MassEquality in Boston, the staff, board and volunteers include lesbian, gay, bi and straight people. I think that every person—of every sexual orientation and of every relationship choice—should see this as a movement that is about so much more than marriage—it’s about equal citizenship. For me it’s about being pro-choice: I know that not everyone is interested in getting married, but each of us deserves the right to have that choice for our self.

Do you think bi people are perceived as apathetic to the issue because they can always "switch back?"
Most people are apathetic. Most LGBT people are not—I’m sad to say—involved in fighting for their own rights. They’re too busy raising children, taking care of their elderly parents, dealing with their own work, health or family issues, watching sports and other brain candy on the idiot box, partying – just like most straight people.

In addition, those in the LGBT community who are closeted and/or have a great deal of internalized homophobia are likely not doing their share of activism.

Interestingly some of the fiercest advocates for LGBT rights are bi folks who are currently in other-sex relationships. One gift that bi people have (whether or not we use it) is that we have first-hand experience that a relationship is a relationship is a relationship, and that it’s silly to sort them or rank them by sex.

What topics are you currently teaching, and what topics do you most frequently cover in your speaking engagements?
My workshops and talks are wide-ranging. Two of my favorite programs these days are: “I Now Pronounce You … Equal,” a talk about marriage equality; and “Crossing Lines: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum,” an interactive workshop that reframes our understanding of sexual orientation and labels and encourages us to appreciate the wonderful complexity of human experience. There are two pages of talks and workshops on my website.

In my experience, and I've noted this from others, organizing bisexual people into a 'community' is a challenge, to say the least. Do you have tips for those who would like to become more active?
Organizing bisexuals is challenging because we are all so different. We come in all ages, all classes, all ethnicities, and we cover the political spectrum. That can make us really hard to organize. But it can also make for some interesting discussions when we do come together. For someone wanting to become more active, I would recommend getting as quickly as possible to the nearest and next bi conference. Transcending Boundaries (http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/) will be held in Worcester MA in mid-September of next year. The 10th International Conference on Bisexuality will be held at the University of Rhode Island in July of 2008. There are regular events in the UK and in other locations. And if you can’t get to one of those, get to an annual LGBT campus conference such as the Midwest LGBT Campus Conference which will be at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2008 and at Indiana University in 2009; or to Creating Change, the conference of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force; or to the conference of the International Lesbian and Gay Association. They are all amazing experiences.

Finally, if you can’t get to one of the conferences (or even if you can) get onto the Bi Activists’ email list, or the Bi Writers list, or the BiNet USA list. There’s a lot of activism and community building in cyberspace.

Do you see a difference between bi womens' and bi mens' activism?
Historically, bi women’s activism comes directly from feminism and the women’s movement. I think that distinction has blurred over the years though, as bi male activists (not to be confused with all bi men) have become more feminist, and the bi and trans activist movements have become increasingly connected.

How do you think bi folks are perceived, in 2007, by the straight community?
Mostly, we’re not perceived at all. When we are, we’re perceived as evil male vectors of AIDS from the [guilty] gay community to the straight community, as closeted men on the down low, as teenage girls who make out with their female friends to get attention. Some things haven’t changed much….

[I]How do you think bi folks are perceived, in 2007, by the queer community?
Here there’s been significant improvement. But we still have a long way to go. We’re still largely invisible.

What would your utopia be?
I want to live in a world where safety is not equated with sameness, where difference is seen as something that makes the world richer and more interesting. I want to live in a world where – as the old button said “Our schools have all the money they need, and the military has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber.” I want to live in a world in which we practice sustainability, where we care for each other and for our very fragile planet.

Please tell us about yourself! What are your personal interests, hobbies... we'd love to know more about you!
When I’m not out there traveling around the country being a poster bisexual, I’m engaged in marriage equality work, or doing neighborhood organizing, or animal rescue, or writing letters to editors or to my elected representatives. Or I’m partner dancing— I’m a big two-stepper and swing dancer and Boston has a great LGBT dance scene! Or I’m hanging out with the special children in my life (Gabe 5, and Lewis, 2 who live next door; and Leah, 11, who lives down the street). I’m an avid reader, especially of fiction. I love reading novels that are set in other countries and cultures. I find it a great way to learn about experiences that are different from my own. Peg and I live in a very gay-friendly neighborhood of Boston with three cats and a garden, and we’re good friends with several neighbors. I love being an activist. Life is good. And I still have a great deal to do, and a lot to learn.

About the photos...
1. Robyn & Peg walking from the court house back to Brookline Town Hall to get married (credit Laurie Swope)
2. Robyn & Peg outside Brookline Town Hall on their wedding day, May 17, 2004 (credit Tufts Daily)
Robyn is carrying the flowers.

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Jan 28, 2012, 5:47 PM
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Jan 28, 2012, 9:16 PM
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Feb 2, 2012, 9:29 PM
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qiangqiang
Feb 22, 2021, 2:07 AM
Great story, I want to write it down. Then read it.
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