All of the updates posted on the front page, newest first:
- Proven Bi Science? 10 March 2010
When we say "bisexuals aren't confused", do you wonder where our proof is? Then you probably won't like this article!
- Allsorts Posters 25 February 2010
Brighton based LGBTU group Allsorts has some fabulous new posters on homophobia, transphobia and even biphobia! They're all free to download from their website.
- Comment Is Free 15 February 2010
We're name-checked and our definition of bisexuality held up as an example of sense on the subject in The Guardian today! (We should be, the columnist is our founder)
- The biPad 10 February 2010
Out newest shirt is a real stab at topicality. We figure the jokes are waiting to be made, so we'd better start ourselves...
- Pink Paper Awards 02 February 2010
It's nearly our birthday, and what we'd like most of all is to be on the shortlist for the Pink Paper's "Best national gay charity or organisation" award. For starters it'll encourage them to rename that "Best national LGBT charity or organisation". Please go and nominate us! There's a prize draw if you do, apparently...
- BBC Wants YOU! 25 January 2010
The BBC wants to know how it's doing at portraying LGBT people - and they've asked us to point bisexuals their way. Please take a moment to fill in their survey!
- Famous Bisexuals 20 January 2010
Was Oscar Wilde bisexual? Our answer's not perhaps the one you expect!
- The Shop 18 January 2010
Happy New Year! Check out our new "Keep Calm" shirt. Also: the company who makes our t-shirts is having a Valentine's promotion: use the code INLOVE2010 and get free standard shipping on all orders of £25 or more. This runs from from the 19th of January until February 7th.
- BiCon Opens For Booking 12 December 2009
Next year's national BiCon is also the 10th International BiCon, and they've just opened their website with details of the venue and a downloadable booking form.
- Biphobia article revised 11 December 2009
We've done an early (or late) spring clean on our article about Biphobia, why not take a look!
- Swansea Bi Day on Saturday! 10 December 2009
This weekend sees Swansea's bi group hold their first Bi Day, with a "Cake Off" between Bi Cardiff and Bi Swansea! It's all happening from midday. More Details
- Multiple Updates! 07 December 2009
We've added our "Bisexual Identity Card" to the Downloads section, so you can be a signed-up card-carrying bisexual. There's a new piece in our Articles area about why bisexuality isn't a bridge. And because we know you'll want to find those, we've added a Search option in the menu on the left!
- World AIDS Day 01 December 2009
This year's World AIDS Day slogan is "Respect and Protect". Help spread the message, help stop the spread of AIDS.
- Come Out Bisexual! 09 November 2009
Following the massive response we had to our "Come Out Bisexual" campaign for National Coming Out Day, we've now added a page of advice and suggestions for how to come out to people.
- Bi in the UK 29 October 2009
Time to expand our look at the UK bi scene with details of the local groups around the UK! BiCon 2010 has also announced its venue, and how you can have a preview!
- Bisexuals in the Workplace 21 October 2009
Earlier this year we were one of the organisations asked to give our opinions on workplace issues for bi people by Stonewall, and now the guide has launched - "Bisexual People in the Workplace"
- The Shop 15 October 2009
We think that "It's Just A Phase" is just a phrase, and now we've put that on a t-shirt. And the merchandise provider we use now does laptop sleeves, so we've added our first of these with the bisexual triangle logo on!
- Come Out as Bisexual! 12 October 2009
Happy National Coming Out Day! Come Out, Come Out, Whatever You Are!
- Come Out as Bisexual! 07 October 2009
National Coming Out Day is less than a week away, and we want to help a lot of bisexuals both make and celebrate this important step. Check out our Coming Out page!
- Manchester BiFest 02 October 2009
This weekend it's Manchester's turn to have a BiFest! There's a programme of discussions and activities starting at 1pm at the LGF Centre on Princess Street. You can also pick up one of our Bisexual ID Cards there, and become a card-carrying bisexual! (we promise they'll be on the website later this year)
- Events 28 September 2009
We've had a busy summer, turning up at Prides, Bifest, BiCon and on the radio, on websites and all sorts of places - find out where on our new events page.
- We're on Radio 5 17 September 2009
We're debating "Is everyone bisexual?" with Richard Bacon on Radio5Live tonight! Our answer is "No.", but tune in to hear our co-ordinator Marcus elaborate on that...
- Become Friendly! 26 August 2009
Following the launch at BiCon we've opened our supporter scheme so you can now sign up to be "a Friend of The Index" online! We promise to send a free sample of our latest cards and flyers to everyone who donates.
- BiCon starts tomorrow! 19 August 2009
Tomorrow is the "Community Day" at BiCon - a chance to meet the organisations who say they're interested in bisexuals and ask them "Oh yeah? Prove it!" We'll be there, answering and asking! It's not too late to come - just turn up on the day!
- "Is Bisexuality Mandatory" & Mission Statement 18 August 2009
We don't think you have to identify as bisexual, perhaps surprisingly, and this article explains why. We've also brushed down our mission statement and put that on our "About Us" page.
- BiCon is less than two weeks away! 12 August 2009
This year's BiCon is the 27th - is this the world's longest running bi event? We'll be there, and will be revealing how you can become a "Friend of the Index". (Full details will be on here after BiCon, we promise)
- The Shop 28 July 2009
Our newest t-shirt is our most verbose! Check out "I Am Bisexual"! We've also added bags to "I bat for both" and "Bisexuals are confused".
- The Shop 15 July 2009
We've a new shirt out using the triangle logo, and Spreadshirt, the company who host our store, are having a free shipping weekend, July 16-19. Just order at least 2 articles from the store and enter the code FREESHIPPING at checkout to take advantage!
- We're In Pink News! 14 July 2009
Pink News asked us for an opinon after biphobic slurs greeted Duncan James's coming out as bisexual. Here's our reply: Easier Bi The Backdoor?
- BiCon is coming! 13 July 2009
It's not long now until BiCon, the UK's national bisexual conference/convention. We'll be there, and we'll be recruiting!
- Downloads Expanded 10 July 2009
Another poster, a leaflet and a logo to use for your own bi materials - our downloads section continues to grow!
- Parade with Pride 01 July 2009
We're going to be represented in the bi walking group on the Pride march in London this Saturday and at Derby Goes Pink. Come along and say hi, and maybe get some of our postcards!
- Downloads Opens 01 July 2009
Ahead of this weekend's Pride celebrations around the UK, we're launching our downloads section with a new poster "Are Bisexuals Confused?"
- The Shop 26 June 2009
This month's shop updates are a little confrontational, must be Pride season! Are you BiFurious or a Bisexual Menace?
- Curving Both Ways 26 June 2009
Where are the bisexuals? Why do many out bi couples seem to be male-female? A quick look at the problems with bell curves and assumption.
- The Shop 21 May 2009
This month's shop update is "There Is No Fence" which we've also put on a bag. If you want to see this or any of the previous 10 designs on a different item, please email us!
- Here Comes BiFest 14 May 2009
It's
London Bifest this weekend and we'll be there giving out our new flyers. It's a fabulous bisexual day out besides the Thames, why not join us?
Carol Ann Duffy is the first woman to be appointed to the role, but not the first lesbian, depsite some headlines. See our press release
here.
- Layout Updates 27 April 2009
There's two new links on the side menu, as we now have a Twitter for updates (like this one!) and a plain-text version of the website suitable for printing.
Added an article discussing definitions of bisexuality used by LGBT organisations and the problems with surveys.
Added a short discussion about Kinsey and the scale he created.
Added new section to the FAQ Bisexual isn't about there being only "two sexes"
The shop updates again with two new t-shirts - "I Bat For Both" and "Is This What A Bisexual Looks Like?".
We've launched two new campaigns for the spring - "Hyphen Watch" and "Inclusive Words, Exclusive Acts".: .
How bisexual are you? There's a new t-shirt in our
shop - "100% Bisexual"..!
- Welcome to our new site design! 12 February 2009
The dust sheets are off and now we look a bit more 'up to date'! This page will always have our latest news on, and the most recent updates (the top of the page) will also be on our front page.
