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March isn\u2019t just when we bask in the afterglow of <\/span>Mardi Gras<\/b>\u2014it also marks <\/span>Bi+ Health Awareness Month<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spearheaded by Boston\u2019s <\/span>Bisexual Resource Center<\/b>, this initiative highlights the very real disparities that bi+ folks face, while advocating for action toward better health outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When we zoom in on the health of bi+ people, research shows us that bi+ people experience worse health outcomes than the rest of the LGBTQIA+ community especially in the areas of quality of life, physical health, and mental health. It\u2019s a bummer, to say the least.<\/span><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t because bi+ people are inherently less healthy, it\u2019s usually because we don\u2019t have access to the same support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bi+ Health Awareness Month 2025: Navigating Bi+ Health in an Uncertain World<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year\u2019s theme, <\/span>Navigating Bi+ Health in an Uncertain World,<\/span><\/i> acknowledges rising barriers to healthcare and legislative attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights\u2014reminders that the work is far from over.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the month on the <\/span>Give It To Me Bi<\/span><\/i> podcast, we\u2019re talking about:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • HIV & Sexual Health<\/b>: Bi+ people often fall through the cracks of one-size-fits-all sexual health messaging, and need tailored resources without stigma.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Intimate Partner Violence<\/b>: Due to persistent biphobia and myths about \u201cpromiscuity,\u201d bi+ individuals can feel pressured to stay silent about abuse. Recognition and support structures must address these unique vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mental Health<\/b>: High rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality remain a stark reality, compounded by isolation and invalidation. Tools like therapy and peer support help build resilience.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Physical Health<\/b>: From routine check-ups to cancer screenings, bi+ people are less likely to seek care. Improving provider awareness and cultural competence can close these gaps.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Trans Health<\/b>: Bi+ and trans communities often overlap and share common battles, like legislative hostility and medical gatekeeping. March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, reminding us that solidarity is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Our hope is that by naming these real-world challenges, we can spark conversations and actions that move us toward Bi+ health justice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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