In this episode of Give It To Me Bi, Chad and Steve tackle the intersections of bisexuality and physical health, unpacking the unique disparities Bi+ folks face in health systems, studies, and lived experience. From breaking down minority stress and the AIB (Attraction, Identity, Behaviour) model to candid chats about disability, health journeys, and everything in between—this episode is a blend of research-backed insight and heartfelt personal stories. PLUS, a major announcement: the very first Give It To Me Bi Live Show is happening this June for Pride Month at Qtopia Sydney—and you're invited.

• Bisexuals & Health Gaps: Why bisexual individuals face unique physical health risks—including earlier onset disability and chronic illness.
• The AIB Model: Breaking down why attraction, identity, and behaviour all matter—and how research often fails us.
• Internalised Ableism & Productivity Guilt: Chad and Steve get real about disability, chronic illness, and the societal shame around “doing less.”
• What Actually Helps: From electrolyte trauma to walking with purpose—realistic, body-positive tips for health without shame.
• Live Show Reveal! We’re kicking off Pride Month at Qtopia Sydney with our first-ever live podcast taping AND a bonus community panel night.

🗓️ Mon 2 June 2025 | Get Tickets

Join us for Give It To Me Bi: LIVE!, our first-ever live show and a powerful all-star Bi+ panel.

👉 How to Support Someone Who Has Recently Come Out as Bisexual

Studies:

• Dyar et al. (2019). Physical Health Disparities Across Dimensions of Sexual Orientation, Race/Ethnicity, and Sex: Evidence for Increased Risk Among Bisexual Adults. Archives of sexual behavior, 48(1), 225–242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-018-1169-8
• Fredriksen-Goldsen et al. (2012). Disability among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults: disparities in prevalence and risk. American journal of public health, 102(1), e16–e21. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300379
• Taylor et al. (2019). Bisexual mental health: Findings from the 'Who I Am' study. Australian journal of general practice, 48(3), 138–144. https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-06-18-4615

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Bisexual people face some of the worst mental health outcomes in the LGBTQIA+ community, but why isn’t this crisis talked about more? For this episode of our Bi+ Health Awareness Month series, we sit down with Bailey Merlin, board member of the Bisexual Resource Center, co-host of Bisexual Killjoy, and researcher at Harvard Medical School tackling bi+ mental health and erasure.

Bailey breaks down the structural barriers bi+ people face in healthcare, the importance of finding community, and how activism itself can be a powerful tool for improving mental well-being. Plus, we chat about the Bi+ Book Gang, funding struggles for bi+ advocacy, and the power of storytelling in making change.

🌈 Why the bi+ mental health crisis is worse than you think

📢 How to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings

📝 The role of research in addressing health inequities

🤝 How community and activism improve bi+ well-being

🎙 Inside the Bisexual Resource Center & Bi+ Book Gang

Whether you’re looking for mental health resources, advocacy insights, or just some bi+ solidarity, this episode is for you.

📚 Bisexual Resource Center – Mental health resources, advocacy, and community events

📊 Bi+ Health Awareness Month – Learn more & spread awareness

📖 Bi+ Book Gang – A writers’ space for bi+ creatives

🎙 Bisexual Killjoy Podcast – Hosted by Bailey Merlin & Jase Peeples

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We’re kicking off Bi Health Awareness Month 2025 by diving straight into Sexual Health and HIV—two areas where bi+ folks often face unique challenges and misinformation. This episode covers everything from safer sex strategies and HIV prevention to the tricky conversations we have (or don’t have) with healthcare providers about being bi+.

Chad and Steve share personal stories, discuss the stigma that keeps so many of us from getting tested or disclosing our identities at the clinic, and unpack how better resources can lead to better outcomes. Whether you’ve ever felt ignored in a “gay-only” health setting or worried your doctor wouldn’t “get it,” this conversation is for you.

And don’t worry—we’ll also point you to some awesome resources from the Bisexual Resource Center and beyond, so you can walk away feeling more informed and empowered than ever.

• Bi Health Month 2025: Why it matters, and how the Bisexual Resource Center’s initiative helps.
• Safer Sex & HIV Myths: Breaking down common misconceptions that affect bi+ people.
• Healthcare Disclosure: Navigating awkward conversations and why being out to your provider can improve care.
• Practical Resources: Links to brochures, articles, and orgs for more info on HIV prevention and sexual health.

• Social Determinants of Health (WHO)
• Bisexual Resource Center – Bi Health Month
• HRC Brief: Health Disparities Among Bisexual People
• Sexual Health Tips for the Bi+ Community
• Coming Out to Your Doctor as Bisexual (HRC)
• Tips for Bi+ Inclusion in Programs & Services (BRC)

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Remember, knowledge is power—especially when it comes to looking after yourself and your community. Stay safe, stay curious!

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