5 Most Common Misconceptions About Bisexuality Explained Through Adorable Kitten Illustrations
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As humans, we want to feel seen, heard, validated and represented. Findings from the Center For Disease Control indicates that bisexual people may comprise the largest single group in the LGB community for both women and men. However, many people out there still believe that bisexuality does not really exist.
To combat the misconceptions about bisexuality, the Chinese artist behind the company Paws Of Pride collaborated LGBTQ activist influencer Jessie Page, to illustrate bisexuality erasure with adorable kittens. The sweet comic strip sends a message of inclusivity and explains why we “aren’t labels,” because who doesn’t love some bisexual felines!
The Instagram page Paws of Pride teamed up with LGTBQ influencer Jessie Page to explain bisexuality – with kittens
Paws of Pride attached an important caption along with the illustrations
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Image credits: pawsofpride
“Bisexuality isn’t more complicated than that – ‘attraction to more than one gender.’ It’s not incompatible with identifying as gay, either. Bisexuality is proof that sexuality isn’t “either/or,” it’s “and,” writes the Bisexuality Index, and without a clear cut definition, people often disregard bisexuality as delegitimate altogether.
In addition to bisexuality Paws of Pride supports all LGTBQ members with their adorable illustrations
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Bisexuality has been a topic of contention and confusion, even among the LGTBQ community. Even polls attempting to measure how many people identify as bisexual have been re-examined for accuracy based on the language used. Sometimes there is a distinction in language between behavior and how people identify that leads to different results. Just because someone exhibits these behaviors does not always mean they self-identify as bisexual.
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Arguments of whether or not bisexuality is as valid has led to bisexual erasure, the “existence or legitimacy of bisexuality (either in general or in regard to an individual) is questioned or denied outright,” which has become more prominent according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). There are many myths that contribute to the erasure of bisexual people.
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Image credits: pawsofpride
While the number of Americans who identify as bisexual is on the rise, according to 2018 data from the General Social Survey (GSS), this is due mainly to women. Bisexual men face a different kind of stigma due to toxic masculinity that assumes men who are bisexual are simply just gay. The result of this form of erasure has been a serious health crisis. A study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found bisexual men are disproportionately affected by HIV, because they are afraid to seek out medical care.
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Some people believe that because bisexual people are likely to end up in a relationship with someone of a different gender, this means they are ‘straighter’ when in reality it’s because biphobia and invisibility decrease dating options. LGBTQ people make up an estimated 4.1 percent of the population, and many of the LG people of the community refuse to date bi people due to biphobia, which as a result lessens their options.
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People loved how they used the adorable comics to send such an important message
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I love this post! So many bi people, including me, don’t receive this kind of recognition and I’m glad that they can with this cute artwork!💗💜💙
Recognition for what exactly? For what you sexual preference is? I have absolutely no issue whatsoever with people being bi- or homosexual, good for you and best of luck. I hope you live a happy life. But I simply don’t get the whole “look at me, I’m bi-/gay, shower me with recognition and respect merely because of my sexual preferences.” Just live you life man, and love whoever you love.
"Just live your life man, and love whoever you love" kinda difficult when prejudices still exist, you face homophobia, biphobia or transphobia daily, there are places that restrict your human rights because you're queer or trans, there are places that will kill you if you're queer or trans. But you're right, fuck recognition, just live your life and remain oppressed forever!
Because it’s been a death sentence for so many. I’ve been spat on for holding my boyfriends hand and I was walking in one of the friendliest LGBTQ cities in the world. I’m fucking GAY bro ... let us have our pride because we’ve had to fight for everything else. Its cute kittens cartoons you killjoy breeder waste of space. Go troll somewhere else 👎
Maybe the problem is that people use the word recognition in different ways: to you it might mean "ooooh you're so special because you're bisexual". But to others it means "I recognize that you really ARE attracted to both men and women, and that's perfectly fine, you don't have to change. I recognize that bisexuality DOES exist and is not a phase or being confused, it is a real and valid sexuality. I recognize that the love you feel is beautiful and a reason to rejoice (just like heterosexuality and homosexuality are)." That kind of recognition is very important, because many bisexuals get told bisexuality does not exist or is wrong/disgusting. And that's also the reason queer people need things like Pride day: if you repeatedly get told that your love/sexuality is wrong or disgusting, it makes you feel shame and makes you forget how beautiful your love is (just as beautiful as heterosexuality). So we need a day to celebrate our love, to get rid of the damage from all the criticism.
We live in a 'get hot on Victoria secrets magazines cause we live in a straight world'.... A little color in the world is not hurting anyone
as a bi I salute you. completely agree. no one should be praised just for their sexuality. people should stop shoving their preferences in everyones' throats. however, i appreciate the bravery of being who you are even through the toughest times.
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I get that exposure through parades and cute cartoons, etc., shows other like-minded people, that there's others like you and that it's ok to be exactly who you are. But I hate to break this to you, it's not what's going to change the mind of those bigoted people you're describing. Victoria Bandurko completely agree with you.
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Johnny Pozzi I'm sure your charming personality will eventually win everybody over. 🙄
Love bi people! Especially my wife lol.
Oh hey, you're reading this too XD. I came out to my cousin last night. She's the first person I've ever told, and to be honest I'm still a bit giddy XD.
CONGRATS!!!
Thanks!!
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no need for recognition, just live your life
It is a normal human need to be recognized for who you authentically are. There is all kinds of notice for straight, gay and even trans, but a lot of times, bi ppl are ignored or discounted. *shrug The thing is, that it is real and legitimate. And Bi people deserve to be counted.
Right, let's see you say that again after you've spent a decade being told you don't exist and you're just confused and you'll grow out of it.
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Assuming you're a chic, I fully support your desire to bang other chics. Indeed, as a straight man I understand it fully. So grind those muffs ladies !!
There are very strict rules I feel make a legitimate relationship 1) of age, and consenting 2) happy 3) not hurting anyone
My 78 year old father said "I don' t care if they are hetero or gay or trans or whatever. If they are happy with it, than it's ok"
Your Father sounds really cool.
That is so sweet! Bless his heart!
very wise
My grandpa says "I don't care if their white, black, or purple with green polka dots as long as they treat you right." I love him so much because my grandma doesn't believe in this kind of stuff, she's very religious.
nice
I agree. If a relationships makes both people happy and is not hurting anyone else, then there is nothing wrong with it, and we should just be happy for them.
I don't think I'll ever understand why people care so much. Like...as long as it's consensual, why can't anyone be with anyone they wish to? And do whatever they want with them? I mean it has literally NO impact on my life whatsoever. Cute kittens, though. ;)
Wish I could up vote this more :)
Don't worry, the rest of us got this!
So true! I read this somewhere: homophobia is like going to a restaurant and complaining that the next table ordered pizza even though you hate pizza.
I think it’s just because there are many other people who do think this is wrong, when it’s obviously not, like you said. I do agree with your statement and I also wish that more people would think that way 💗
Preach.
I love this post! So many bi people, including me, don’t receive this kind of recognition and I’m glad that they can with this cute artwork!💗💜💙
Recognition for what exactly? For what you sexual preference is? I have absolutely no issue whatsoever with people being bi- or homosexual, good for you and best of luck. I hope you live a happy life. But I simply don’t get the whole “look at me, I’m bi-/gay, shower me with recognition and respect merely because of my sexual preferences.” Just live you life man, and love whoever you love.
"Just live your life man, and love whoever you love" kinda difficult when prejudices still exist, you face homophobia, biphobia or transphobia daily, there are places that restrict your human rights because you're queer or trans, there are places that will kill you if you're queer or trans. But you're right, fuck recognition, just live your life and remain oppressed forever!
Because it’s been a death sentence for so many. I’ve been spat on for holding my boyfriends hand and I was walking in one of the friendliest LGBTQ cities in the world. I’m fucking GAY bro ... let us have our pride because we’ve had to fight for everything else. Its cute kittens cartoons you killjoy breeder waste of space. Go troll somewhere else 👎
Maybe the problem is that people use the word recognition in different ways: to you it might mean "ooooh you're so special because you're bisexual". But to others it means "I recognize that you really ARE attracted to both men and women, and that's perfectly fine, you don't have to change. I recognize that bisexuality DOES exist and is not a phase or being confused, it is a real and valid sexuality. I recognize that the love you feel is beautiful and a reason to rejoice (just like heterosexuality and homosexuality are)." That kind of recognition is very important, because many bisexuals get told bisexuality does not exist or is wrong/disgusting. And that's also the reason queer people need things like Pride day: if you repeatedly get told that your love/sexuality is wrong or disgusting, it makes you feel shame and makes you forget how beautiful your love is (just as beautiful as heterosexuality). So we need a day to celebrate our love, to get rid of the damage from all the criticism.
We live in a 'get hot on Victoria secrets magazines cause we live in a straight world'.... A little color in the world is not hurting anyone
as a bi I salute you. completely agree. no one should be praised just for their sexuality. people should stop shoving their preferences in everyones' throats. however, i appreciate the bravery of being who you are even through the toughest times.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I get that exposure through parades and cute cartoons, etc., shows other like-minded people, that there's others like you and that it's ok to be exactly who you are. But I hate to break this to you, it's not what's going to change the mind of those bigoted people you're describing. Victoria Bandurko completely agree with you.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Johnny Pozzi I'm sure your charming personality will eventually win everybody over. 🙄
Love bi people! Especially my wife lol.
Oh hey, you're reading this too XD. I came out to my cousin last night. She's the first person I've ever told, and to be honest I'm still a bit giddy XD.
CONGRATS!!!
Thanks!!
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
This comment has been deleted.
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no need for recognition, just live your life
It is a normal human need to be recognized for who you authentically are. There is all kinds of notice for straight, gay and even trans, but a lot of times, bi ppl are ignored or discounted. *shrug The thing is, that it is real and legitimate. And Bi people deserve to be counted.
Right, let's see you say that again after you've spent a decade being told you don't exist and you're just confused and you'll grow out of it.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Assuming you're a chic, I fully support your desire to bang other chics. Indeed, as a straight man I understand it fully. So grind those muffs ladies !!
There are very strict rules I feel make a legitimate relationship 1) of age, and consenting 2) happy 3) not hurting anyone
My 78 year old father said "I don' t care if they are hetero or gay or trans or whatever. If they are happy with it, than it's ok"
Your Father sounds really cool.
That is so sweet! Bless his heart!
very wise
My grandpa says "I don't care if their white, black, or purple with green polka dots as long as they treat you right." I love him so much because my grandma doesn't believe in this kind of stuff, she's very religious.
nice
I agree. If a relationships makes both people happy and is not hurting anyone else, then there is nothing wrong with it, and we should just be happy for them.
I don't think I'll ever understand why people care so much. Like...as long as it's consensual, why can't anyone be with anyone they wish to? And do whatever they want with them? I mean it has literally NO impact on my life whatsoever. Cute kittens, though. ;)
Wish I could up vote this more :)
Don't worry, the rest of us got this!
So true! I read this somewhere: homophobia is like going to a restaurant and complaining that the next table ordered pizza even though you hate pizza.
I think it’s just because there are many other people who do think this is wrong, when it’s obviously not, like you said. I do agree with your statement and I also wish that more people would think that way 💗
Preach.