The Bisexual Pride Flag 💗💜💙

Visibility, Duality, and the Power of Being Seen

Bisexuality is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—identities within the LGBTQIA+ community. It lives in the space between absolutes. It challenges binaries. And for many bi+ folks, it’s not just about who they love—it’s about being seen at all. That’s where the Bisexual Pride Flag comes in: a powerful visual symbol that represents identity, attraction, and pride.

What Is Bisexuality?

Put simply, bisexuality is the romantic or sexual attraction to more than one gender. That doesn’t mean equal attraction or a strict 50/50 split. Some bi people may be more often attracted to one gender than another. Some may only experience attraction under certain circumstances. The key is this: bisexuality is fluid, and it’s valid in every form.

Some people use “bi” as shorthand for “biromantic,” “bi-curious,” or even as part of a larger umbrella that includes pansexuality, queer, and fluid identities.

The Birth of the Bi Flag

The Bisexual Pride Flag was created in 1998 by activist Michael Page. Frustrated by the lack of visibility for bisexual people—even within LGBTQ+ spaces—Page wanted a flag that would represent the bi+ community, celebrate its unique challenges, and create a unified symbol.

The flag’s three horizontal stripes each carry a powerful meaning:

• Pink: Same-gender attraction (typically associated with gay/lesbian attraction)
• Blue: Attraction to other genders (including different-gender attraction)
• Purple (the middle stripe, created by overlapping pink and blue): Bisexuality itself—the space in between

Learn more: Wikipedia – Bisexual Flag

Why Visibility Still Matters

Bi people often face erasure—the idea that their identity is “just a phase,” “not real,” or “confusing.” This shows up in everything from media representation to dating assumptions:

• A bi person dating someone of a different gender is seen as “straight”
• A bi person dating someone of the same gender is seen as “gay”
• Either way, their bisexuality is ignored

This kind of erasure leads to real harm. Studies show that bisexual people face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and intimate partner violence than both straight and gay/lesbian individuals. That’s why visibility is a matter of both pride and survival.

Our Bi Pride Pin: Small But Powerful

Our Bisexual Pride Flag enamel pins are a clean, bold way to claim space and start conversations. Whether you're out and proud, still figuring it out, or just want to feel a little more seen, this pin is for you.

You can wear it on:

• Your jacket or bag
• Your work lanyard
• Your hat, collar, or denim vest
• Or anywhere you want to say, “I exist. And I’m proud of it.”

Visibility isn’t performative. It’s powerful.

Ally Tip: Don’t Assume

If someone tells you they’re bi, don’t say:

• “But you’re married to a man/woman?”
• “So… you’re really just gay/straight then?”
• “Everyone’s bi these days.”
• Just say: “Thanks for trusting me with that. I’m glad you shared.”

That’s it. Affirmation doesn’t have to be complicated.

The Bisexual Pride Flag reminds us that not everything fits neatly into boxes. That attraction is nuanced. That people are layered. And that pride doesn’t always mean picking a side.

👉 Shop our Bi Flag Pins here - Heart Shape, Flag Shape

Because every color in the spectrum matters—and so do you.