Celebrating Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day

Happy Pansexual Visibility Day!

May 24 is Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day. Pansexuality is defined as being romantically, sexually or emotionally attracted to another individual regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Read more about what pansexuality means from pansexual celebrities.

Pansexual (and bisexual+) identities are often misrepresented in the LGBTQ community, so we raise awareness and combat the stigmas around pansexuality. Pansexual Pride Day is also celebrated on December 7. 

Learning about pansexuality

Do you have questions about pansexuality but don’t know where to start? Learn more about bisexuality+ from the American Institute of Bisexuality, also known as the Bi Foundation, at www.bi.org/en. If you’re still figuring things out, we suggest the Human Rights Campaign’s “Five Pieces of Advice for Coming Out as Bi, Pan, Queer, or Fluid.” 

Is someone you know bi, pan or queer? Educate yourself to be a better ally, friend, partner or family member. Read more about how to support pansexual youth at pflag.org/tags/pansexual. Also, check out the Bi Foundation’s guide to understanding the difference between bisexuality and pansexuality. 

Bisexual+ awareness speakers and educators 

Campus Pride’s Speakers Bureau is made up of a select group of LGBTQ speakers, educators, entertainers and advocates. Our speakers are specialized in a multitude of LGBTQ issues, including bisexual+ awareness. Learn more about our Speakers Bureau and how to bring one of our speakers to your campus at campuspride.org/speakers. 

Robyn Ochs

Robyn Ochs is an educator, speaker, award-winning activist, and editor of Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World and the Bi Women newsletter. Robyn’s work focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of complex identities and mobilizing people to be powerful allies to one another within and across identities and social movements. Inquire about Ochs speaking on your campus at campuspride.org/robynochs/.

Hayden Kristal

Hayden Kristal is a Deaf, bisexual, Jewish, queer activist and stand-up comedian. Living their life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities has led Hayden to a career as a professional speaker, exploring the intersections of ability, gender, sexuality, and access –  particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice. They have brought their funny, engaging, and interactive workshops and speeches to dozens of conferences, businesses, and schools all across North America. Inquire about Kristal speaking on your campus at campuspride.org/hayden-kristal/.

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ABOUT CAMPUS PRIDE

Celebrating its 20th anniversary year in 2021, Campus Pride is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to building future leaders and creating safer, more inclusive communities for LGBTQ people and allies at colleges and universities. Founded in 2001 by nationally-recognized LGBTQ civil rights leader and campus pioneer Shane L. Windmeyer, Campus Pride offers a wide variety of programs and resources for students and prospective students, including the Campus Pride Index, HBCU Clearinghouse, Trans Policy Clearinghouse, Lambda 10, Stop the Hate and Safe Space trainings, and the annual Camp Pride leadership camp. www.campuspride.org.