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title: bi-erasure
slug: bi-erasure
speech: noun
defined: true
excerpt: the questioning or denial of the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality
reading:
- text: Erasure of Bisexuality
href: https://www.glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure
- text: 'Gayly: Study finds bi-erasure can lead to depression'
href: https://www.gayly.com/study-finds-bi-erasure-can-lead-depression
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or, bi erasure; the questioning or denial of the existence or legitimacy of [Bisexuality](/definitions/bisexual); the shortened form of "bisexual erasure"
## Examples
- Telling a bi person that they're going through a phase or are confused
- Falsely connoting being bi with a certain sexual status or gender—bi people can be asexual, monogamous, polygamous and/or cis or trans, non-binary, agender, etc. Being bi-sexual does not necessitate other characteristics of identity
- Questioning our "queerness" because of our current partner (when a bi woman is with a man, for one example)
- Using phrases like "Bi now, gay later"
- Saying bisexuality isn't real
- Excluding us from LGBTQ+ conversations
## Impact
"Bi+ people experience discrimination from both heterosexual and sexual minority communities, related to repeatedly needing to “come out” as bi+.
This double discrimination can lead to isolation and loneliness, which can be harmful for mental health." — Sabra Katz-Wise

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title: Bierasure
slug: bierasure
speech: noun
defined: true
excerpt: the questioning or denial of the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality
reading:
- text: Erasure of Bisexuality
href: https://www.glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure
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the questioning or denial of the existance or legitimacy of [Bisexuality](/definitions/bisexual).
## Impact
"Bi+ people experience discrimination from both heterosexual and sexual minority communities, related to repeatedly needing to “come out” as bi+.
This double discrimination can lead to isolation and loneliness, which can be harmful for mental health." — Sabra Katz-Wise