Little Known Facts About Bi+ People
Bisexuals are 52% of the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. ~ The Williams Institute
More than half of trans people identify as bi, pan or queer. ~ National Center for Transgender Equality
Nearly 1/2 of bi women have been raped while 3/4 of bi women will experience sexual violence other than rape in their lifetimes. ~ The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
47% of bi men will experience sexual violence other than rape in their lifetimes compared to 40% of gay men and 20% of heterosexual men ~ The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
1 in 2 bisexual women has experienced severe violence by an intimate partner. ~ The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
34% of bi female and 23% of bi male high school students have attempted suicide. ~ American Medical Association
Bisexuals have higher rates of poverty and substance abuse than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals. ~ Invisible Majority: The Disparities Facing Bisexual People and How to Remedy Them, Movement Advancement Project
Nearly 1/2 of bi women and 1 in 3 bi men have considered or attempted suicide. ~ Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
85% of bi+ youth “usually” feel worried, nervous or panicked while 81% “usually” feel depressed. ~ The Human Rights Campaign, Bi+ Youth Report
96% of bi+ youth have trouble sleeping at night. ~ The Human Rights Campaign, Bi+ Youth Report
Bi men and women suffer from mood disorders and anxiety at higher rates than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals. ~ American Journal of Public Health
Less than 1 percent of LGBTQ+ grant funding goes to bisexuals. ~ LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations, 2018 Tracking Report
Bisexuals experience almost an equal lack of acceptance from gays and lesbians as they do from heterosexuals. ~ Journal of Bisexuality