What Does Sapphic Mean?

March 11, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

A flag is divided into 3 equal horizontal parts. The parts are top to bottom as follows. Pink, white, pink. The white part has two purple flowers with green leaves. Beside the flag, the image asks, what does sapphic mean?

Though the word “sapphic” is likely well-understood in many LGBTQ+ circles (mostly likely sapphic ones), there’s still a lot of confusion around the word. Is it a vibe? Is it a label? Who does it include? Where does it apply? As a core team member for Sapphic Writers, I’ve encountered both personal and professional confusion […]

How NOT to be an LGBTQ Ally

February 19, 2021.Reading time 19 minutes.

I’ve held my LGBTQ membership for about 7 years now (for the allies reading—it’s a joke!) and encountered my fair share of very poor attempts of straight people trying anything to indicate to me that they don’t hate me for being gay. QUICK TIP: When I mention my girlfriend, I do not need you to […]

Bisexuals and their Laptops: Bisexuality contextualized in a lost queer history

September 21, 2020.Reading time 20 minutes.

Welcome to AH&HL’s third annual guest-post series for Bisexual Awareness Week! The “Bisexuals and their Laptops” series aims to share a diverse set of bisexual stories, histories, and celebrations. This post is by bisexual trans writer, Logan Fenner (he/him). Read all identity posts. Author’s Note: I have included a glossary of terms at the end […]

Bisexuals and Their Laptops: The Writing on the Wall

September 21, 2020.Reading time 22 minutes.

Welcome to AH&HL’s third annual guest-post series for Bisexual Awareness Week! The “Bisexuals and their Laptops” series aims to share a diverse set of bisexual stories, histories, and celebrations. This post is by Black bisexual writer, Ja-Mel Vinson (he/him). Read all identity posts. As a kid, the stories I wrote would have protagonists named Atre Williamson, Astor […]

J&J Chats: Should I come out to My Homophobic Parents?

July 21, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

The title states, J and J Chats. Two text message bubbles follow. The first states, Should I come out to my homophobic parents? The second bubble displays 3 typing dots.

I live with my homophobic parents and I don’t know what will happen if I come out as bi, but it hurts to hear what they say about gay people. I hate that they think I’m a completely different person that who I really am. I guess it doesn’t make sense for me to come […]

J&J Chats: I might be a lesbian

February 20, 2020.Reading time 18 minutes.

The title says J and J chats. I was bisexual, but now I think I could be a lesbian.

Advice seeker tries to come to terms with being a lesbian, which is difficult due to some intersectionality with regards to race. Welcome to J&J Chats! A series of advice and discourse discussions from J (Jess) & J (Jas, aka, my girlfriend). Read all chats here. Read a similar chat about “bisexual or lesbian” here. […]

J&J Chats: Bisexual or lesbian? Plus sexism.

December 20, 2019.Reading time 18 minutes.

The title reads, J and J chats, bisexual or lesbian? plus sexism.

Anonymous advice-seeker questions their identity and wonders if their thoughts about men are sexist. (Read all chats here.)

Bisexuals and Their Laptops: Bisexual wonderland

September 23, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

For Bisexual Awareness Week, I have a series of guest posts scheduled every day leading up to 5 posts for today (Sept 23rd). Buckle up for some bi visibility! This interview of TJ, a bisexual nonbinary person and creator of the Fan Wonderland podcast, discusses their journey with gender/sexuality identities as a person with Asperger’s. (Read […]

Bisexuals and Their Laptops: Collecting kisses

September 23, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

For Bisexual Awareness Week, I have a series of guest posts scheduled every day leading up to 5 posts for today (Sept 23rd). Buckle up for some bi visibility! This post by Lexi N reflects on her budding bisexuality from a young age. (Read all posts in the series here.)

Bisexuals and Their Laptops: I’m a bi kinda guy

September 23, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

For Bisexual Awareness Week, I have a series of guest posts scheduled every day leading up to 5 posts for today (Sept 23rd). Buckle up for some bi visibility! This post by Steph Kyriacou follows his bisexual journey from his first coming out to his most recent. (Read all posts in the series here.)