Bisexual Identity & Health: The Facts

Little Known Facts About Bi+ People

Bisexuals are 62% of the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. ~ The Pew Research Center

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