Robyn Ochs
Speaker • Teacher • Writer • Activist
Speaking
Robyn offers everything from 90 presentations to half- and full-day workshops, or mini-conferences tailored to the needs of YOUR group. All programs include a facilitated discussion and most are adaptable to various audiences. People of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome to all…
Activism
As a well-established activist with decades of work under her belt, Robyn has many causes that are near and dear to her heart. Here find just a few that she is proud to be a part of. MassEquality Robyn served on the Board of…
Writing
Robyn is a distinguished writer on topics of sexual identity- specifically bisexuality. She has been the author, contributor, or editor of a wide variety articles and essays, two books–Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World, and RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men–and a collection…
Labels Are Tools
“Labels help us make sense of ourselves and explain ourselves to others. They are tools for organization and communication, not fixed and unchanging essences.” Robyn Ochs
In Order To Be Recognized, I Have to Actively Come Out
“I recognize the particular challenges of holding an identity not visually apparent. In order to be recognized, I have to actively come out. I can be fairly certain that if I don’t, I will be misread. Bi folks share the challenge of holding a…
Biphobia is fear of the other
“Biphobia is fear of the other, and fear of the space between our categories.” Robyn Ochs
