Pansexuality — All Articles

Defining: Pansexuality

More and more people (and celebrities) are coming out as pansexual — but what does it mean?

Defining SeriesGrace MangerAugust 9, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Pansexuality, sexuality

Defining: Bi Erasure

What is bi erasure, and how can we avoid contributing to it?

Defining SeriesGrace MangerApril 11, 2018#my kid is gay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Defining, Pansexuality

Is It So Wrong I Hope She Ends Up with a Man?

My daughter is bisexual, but something in my heart still hopes she marries a man someday.

Dear MKIG, PartnersGrace MangerOctober 31, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Dating, Marriage, Pansexuality

Five Things Not to Say When Your Kid Comes Out As Bisexual

Coming out as bisexual is hard, especially because so many of us have false ideas about what bisexuality is. Here are some ways to help you be truly accepting of your child's bisexuality.

FAQs, ListstheparensprojectAugust 4, 2016#my kid is gay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out, Pansexuality

Defining: Queer

Many people have reclaimed the word "queer" as a positive way to describe themselves. What does the word mean?

Defining: Bisexuality

Bisexuality is a complex topic, with a lot of myths surrounding it. Let's unpack it a bit more!

Talking to Young Children About Their Bisexual Sister

Polly Kim gives a worried mom some ways to talk to her younger children about their bisexual sister, such as introducing queer topics into books and conversation.

My Mom + Coming Out

Kristin Russo, co-founder of My Kid Is Gay, talks with her mom Rose about coming out, family, and religion.

Coming Out Every Day

Karin Gomez talks about coming out as bisexual and agender, mental health, and the intersections of many "invisible identities."

The Letter I Wish I Wrote When I Came Out

Back in 2011, Kristin Russo wrote this letter at Everyone Is Gay for a young person whose mother was struggling with her child’s sexuality. We hope these words can serve as an important reminder to many more parents out there. Your child loves you.

My Dad Thinks Pansexuality is a Mental Illness

A 17-year-old pansexual girl feels ready to come out to her mom, but not to her dad, who believes any LGBTQ identity is a sign of mental illness. Anna Krieger, MSW, weighs in.

Is My Kid Unsure About Who They Like?

Cornelia shares her experience and advice with a parent whose child says that they do not care about the gender of the person they date, even though they've never dated anyone before.

Gender, Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectMarch 23, 2015#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Pansexuality

What is Pansexuality?

Your child's coming out process can be a confusing time for both of you, especially if you're not familiar with the terms that they use to identify themselves. Today, Renee Zalles offers advice to a parent whose child has just come out as pansexual.

Dear MKIGtheparensprojectFebruary 25, 2015#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Pansexuality

5 Lessons Learned Since Coming Out

Mom and kid duo Kirsten and Lucy are here to share what they've learned about one another since Lucy came out!

ListstheparensprojectDecember 29, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out, Pansexuality

Will he be more promiscuous?

Author Whiskey Blue tackles the question, 'Will my bisexual son now be more sexually active?'

Sex, Dear MKIG, Safer SextheparensprojectMay 20, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Sex