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resources
We're working on compiling lots of fun and useful information about
bisexuality and the bi community. If you have anything you'd like
to contribute, send it to birequest@yahoo.com .
general info
New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN)
A great place to learn about New York City's vibrant bisexual community.
The New York Area Bisexual Network keeps an updated calendar of local
groups, meetings and events.
Bisexual Resource Center
The homepage of Boston's pioneering Bisexual Resource Center. Boasts
very extensive listings of Bi-related web sites.
Bisexual.org
The online presence of the late Dr. Fritz Klein's Bisexual Foundation.
Bisexual.org aims to be "your Internet guide for everything
Bisexual."
books (old school)
The Bisexual Option (2nd Edition)
by Fritz Klein, MD (1993)
This landmark book is a good place to start reading about Bisexuality;
The author was a pioneering leader in the Bi community.
Bi America: Myths, Truths, And Struggles Of An Invisible Community
by William E. Burleson (2005)
Is there a bisexual community? What are commonalities and differences
between the experiences of bi men and bi women? What is the special
relationship between the bisexual and the transgender communities?
Burleson answers difficult questions like these with great insight.
Bisexual Resource Guide (4th Edition)
edited by Robyn Ochs (2001)
An incredibly comprehensive listing of bi resources, including an
international directory of bisexual and bi-inclusive groups. This is an
essential guide for plugging in to the bi community.
Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out
edited by Lorraine Hutchins & Lani Kaahumanu (1991)
Groundbreaking collection of 75 essays and autobiographical narratives by
Bi-identified people from across the United States.
magazines + articles
BiMagazine.org
BiMagazine.org is an online magazine that advocates increased
understanding and visibility for bisexuality.
Anything That Moves
The online archive of the legendary, groundbreaking -- and sadly
now defunct -- Bay Area magazine for bisexuals.
Bisexuals and straight privilege
by Peppermint (personal blog, 2007)
"Do bisexuals have access to straight privilege? If so, which
bisexuals and which particular privileges?"
Curiouser and curiouser
by Mark Simpson (personal blog, 2006)
The recent spate of media reports of the commonness of female bisexuality
and the non-existence of the male variety inclines Mark Simpson, the man
who first brought the 'metrosexual' to the world's attention, to wonder
why we seem to be kidding ourselves about the real, red-blooded nature
of the 'bi-curious' times we're living in.
Everything in between: Understanding bisexuality
by Rachel Ralston (Gay and Lesbian Times, 2003)
"One of the most challenging aspects to a bisexual identity is
that bisexual women and men cannot be defined by the gender of the person
they are with. Even if they are out as bisexual, their bisexuality is
hidden because most societies classify members using gender and sexual
polarities."
Outside the BOX: Bisexuals confuse a society obsessed
with categorizing people
by Jose Antonio Vargas (SFGate, 2002)
"We live in an identity-oriented society -- racially, ethnically and
sexually. We have gays and we have straights" said Dr. Gregory
Lehne, an assistant professor of medical psychology at Johns Hopkins
University in Baltimore. "Bisexuals are in the middle, a fuzzy middle,
and for the most part, they choose not to be identified."
dating + fun
Bisexual.com
Bisexual.com (100% unrelated to Bisexual.org) is an internet community for
bisexual men, women and couples. Their personal ads, chat, articles and
forums are all free (registration required).
OkCupid
This entirely free dating site is extremely bi-friendly, from their
homepage graphic and Bi-flag-inspired color schemes, to their refusal
to follow the rigid he/she dating paradigm.
Girlz Party
Sorry boyz, this site is only for the gurlz... it's an NYC metro area
social/party event site for women.
Spam Party
Submit Party
Billing itself as "Bklyn's Hottest Sex Party for the entire LBGT
community" the popular Spam Party includes a women/trans-only room
and boasts the motto "No Heteros Allowed". Spam is brought to
you by the organizers of Submit, a BDSM play party strictly for women and
trans folks.
etc...
NNDB's List of Bisexuals
A fun list of famous people designated as bi on NNDB.com.
The NNDB site is as reliable as Wikipedia, so always double-check
with alternate sources before citing a person listed here.
Bi.org
This UK-based site has extensive lists of links, including many
European links.
