Nell Simister

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WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

@MaryFrancisWGST I totally agree. Sex shouldn't have the taboo that surrounds it. I remember when I was a kid, my mom read the book It's So Amazing with me. This was my first exposure to sex, and in the long run, the fact that I read it before sex-ed in school was very beneficial. #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

@briannascu This unfortunately very true. So many people want to convince themselves that we have come so far as a country when it comes to racism, but the truth is that things aren't really much better. They're just much more hidden. #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

This is a really common experience for many, at least for the people I've known who are bisexual. It was nice to see someone making a relatable article to help people discover their sexuality. #WGST106

[Still Bisexual @StillBisexual]

"All this time, I’d thought I wanted to be her, but really, I wanted to be with her." https://t.co/DqOmODjGQo @GoodMenProject #bisexual #biwomen

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

This was really interesting to read about because I knew what queerbaiting was in film and television, but I had never thought about queerbaiting applying to real-life relationships. Queerbaiting really does hurt everyone, and sadly, it is everywhere and anywhere. #WGST106

[bisexual.org @BiDotOrg]

"I thought we were building a real relationship, then I noticed she only treated me like her girlfriend when there was someone there to witness it." - @CthulhuBaby23 https://t.co/oDpMtoNPpZ

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

#lgbtq

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

This thread from @Victor13Liu was very interesting and eye-opening. I knew that there have been many problems with how LGBTQ+ individuals are treated in the army, but it was sad to learn that same-sex partners don't always receive the benefits that heterosexual partners would.

[Liu Victor @Victor13Liu]

Military culture has been a restrictive, oppressive, and sometimes dangerous place for the LGBTQ community, and the culture is often hyper masculine. However, 2 or 3% of the U.S. veterans identify as gay or lesbian(Gates, 2003). #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

#sexeducation

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

When I was in middle school and high school my sex ed classes were really good. We were taught all sorts of things about what sex was and how to have it safely. It's mind-blowing that so many schools don't have that same level of sex ed. It's a privilege I never knew I had.

[Mary Francis Garcia @MaryFrancisWGST]

Imagine asking someone “what’s the best way to ski?” and them telling you “just don’t ski at all”. Well, this is essentially how sex education is taught in a lot of the United States. ~ a thread 🧵~ #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

A common misconception about bisexuality is that it is a stepping stone to coming out as gay and that bisexuality is a cover to conform to a heteronormative world. Because of this, many feel like they can't reveal their sexuality to other members of the LGBTQ community. #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

A common definition of bisexuality is being attracted to both men and women, but it can mean different things for each individual. The Journal of Bisexuality describes bisexuality, as meaning being attracted to more than one gender. For many, this is hard to understand.#WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

In an article from the Journal of Bisexuality in 2008, first-hand accounts from several self-identifying bisexual individuals revealed that many bisexual men and women feel like they aren't welcome in or are misunderstood by the gay and lesbian community. #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

@maximusmcmahon Will qualified women being put into more powerful positions be a stepping stone for change? Or will they still be silenced and diminished by "more qualified" men? #WGST106

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

A prevalent reason for biphobia is the misconception that bisexuality is a stepping stone to coming out as gay or lesbian. Bisexual individuals often feel hesitant about disclosing their sexuality due to a fear of people not understanding or accepting them. #WGST106 #bisexual

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

@gabbyn2219 @BaltimoreFund @sem_camille The amount of false information that is out there about abortion is appalling as well. Everyone has a right to their own bad, just like you said, and manipulating people out of that right is just cruel.

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

@JennaStockman_ @gabbyn2219 absolutely! The amount women have to pay for something that is a basic necessity for them is ridiculous

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

Totally never thought of this! #WGST106

[Still Bisexual @StillBisexual]

Absolutely. Erasing the need queer women have for abortion, erases bi+ women.

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

How much do you know about the difference between gender-fluid, gender non-binary, and genderqueer?
#WGST106
#genderidentity

[Nell Simister @n_sim15]

Many people don't actually know what it means to be bisexual or pansexual. People think it all has to do with on gender or another, but that's just not the case #WGST106

[Bisexual Resource Center @BRC_Central]

A definition depends on the individual and their experiences. Self Magazine did a great job at gathering one definition of pansexuality. There is even a shout out to @VisImpactFund #Bi #Bi+ #Pan #BiDefintions #BiTheWay
Share what bisexuality+ means to you! https://t.co/MOG5VU2sc5