S6E6: Bisexual+ Youth Deserve More

Here’s the punch line: Bi+ youth deserve more. With Gen Z being increasingly open to identifying under the Bi+ umbrella, we must protect their ability to thrive at all costs. In this episode, we take a scoping review of the literature on Bi+ youth and their educational and wellness outcomes. Which is to say, how well Bi+ youth are doing in school. Bailey and Jace guide you through the realities that Bi+ youth have faced over the years, and how it directly impacts their wellbeing. And it’s not just an individual concern, all aspects of a child’s life from relationships with parents to peer groups play a direct role in their wellbeing. As we dive into the facts, we hope that your inner child finds a little bit of healing throughout this episode and you walk out with actionable tips to support the young people in your life.  Hosted by bi+ academics, writers, and advocates Bailey Merlin and Jace Rios Rivera, Bisexual Killjoy talks about all things bisexual (pansexual, omnisexual, plurisexual, and overall bi+ness) because bisexuality isn’t a phase; it’s a phenomenon. Get even more Bisexual Killjoy content by joining our Patreon and following us on Instagram.  As always, we want to hear from you! You can chat with us on our Discord Server, send us a message, or email us at podcast@bisexualkilljoy.com  References: Joanna Rickards & Annette Brömdal (13 Mar 2026): Exploring Educational Experiences and Outcomes for Plurisexual Students in High School Settings: A Scoping Review and Meta-Synthesis of Empirical Literature, Journal of Bisexuality, DOI:10.1080/15299716.2026.2638871 Sound engineer: Richie Smith