GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bisexual Discrimination Statistics

Bisexual people face significantly more workplace and social discrimination than monosexual LGBTQ+ individuals.

Min-ji Park

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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47% of bisexual individuals reported experiencing employment discrimination compared to 28% of gay/lesbian individuals

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62% of bisexual employees hide their orientation at work due to fear of biphobic discrimination

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Bisexual workers are 1.5 times more likely to be passed over for promotions due to perceived promiscuity stereotypes

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31% of bi+ people experienced workplace harassment based on bisexuality in the past year

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Only 12% of bisexuals feel fully out at work versus 45% of monosexual LGBTQ+ colleagues

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55% of bisexual women report pay gaps linked to biphobia in professional settings

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Bi+ individuals face 2.3 times higher unemployment rates post-coming out as bi

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41% of bisexuals report microaggressions like "bi-erasure" affecting career advancement

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67% of bi professionals avoid disclosing orientation to avoid client discrimination

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Bisexual men earn 18% less than gay men in similar roles due to biphobic biases

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53% of bisexuals experienced retaliation after reporting workplace biphobia

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Only 22% of companies have policies explicitly protecting against bisexual discrimination

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38% of bi+ job applicants hide bisexuality on resumes fearing bias

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Bisexuals are 40% more likely to quit jobs due to biphobic environments

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49% report supervisors questioning bisexual competency

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29% of bisexuals faced firing or demotion linked to bi identity

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64% of bi women experience sexual harassment misattributed to bisexuality

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Bi+ freelancers report 25% fewer gigs due to disclosed orientation

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35% of bisexuals note biphobia in performance reviews

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Only 15% of bisexuals access LGBTQ+ workplace networks without bi-specific support

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57% fear career sabotage from biphobic colleagues

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Bisexuals 2x more likely to experience lateral violence from gay/lesbian coworkers

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42% report exclusion from team-building due to bi stereotypes

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51% of bi managers face board-level biphobic scrutiny

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33% experienced hiring discrimination after bi disclosure in interviews

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Bi+ individuals 1.8x more likely to face remote work isolation due to bi invisibility

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46% report biphobia impacting mentorship opportunities

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59% of bisexuals hide relationships at work to avoid judgment

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Only 19% feel safe discussing bi identity in HR complaints

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44% note salary negotiation biases against bisexuals

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39% of bisexual patients report healthcare providers dismissing their bisexuality as a phase, leading to inadequate STD screening

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Bisexual women are 2.4 times more likely to be denied mental health referrals due to biphobic assumptions

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61% of bi+ individuals experienced biphobia from doctors, affecting treatment adherence

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Only 14% of bisexuals feel their sexual orientation is competently addressed in medical histories

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Bi men receive 30% less HIV prevention counseling than gay men despite similar risks

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52% report nurses assuming monosexuality, leading to misinformed care plans

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Bisexuals are 1.7x more likely to avoid doctors due to past biphobic encounters

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48% of bi women faced obstetrician judgment on relationships

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Only 21% of clinics offer bi-inclusive sexual health education materials

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66% experienced erasure of bi identity in patient intake forms

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Bi+ patients 3x more likely to have symptoms dismissed as "lifestyle choices"

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37% report therapists pathologizing bisexuality

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Bisexuals face 25% longer wait times in ERs due to identity-based biases

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54% of bi individuals denied PrEP due to provider skepticism of bi monogamy

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Only 17% of dental practices train staff on bi+ inclusive language

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43% experienced biphobia in cancer screening discussions

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Bi women 2x less likely to receive mammograms after disclosing orientation

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58% report pharmacists questioning bi-related prescriptions

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Only 23% of bi+ youth access affirming pediatric care

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45% faced biphobic comments during routine checkups

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Bisexuals 1.9x more likely to delay vaccinations due to provider mistrust

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50% report inadequate pain management linked to bi stereotypes

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Only 26% of hospitals have bi-specific training modules

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40% experienced misgendering compounded by biphobia in care

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Bi+ elders 55% less likely to disclose orientation to geriatricians

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63% of bisexuals report higher suicide ideation linked to healthcare rejection

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Bi women have 2.6x depression rates compared to heterosexual women due to biphobia

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71% of bi+ youth experience anxiety from bi invisibility and discrimination

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Bisexuals are 3.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexuals

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56% of bisexual men report chronic stress from biphobic microaggressions

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Only 18% of bi individuals access bi-affirming therapy

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Bi+ people 4x higher PTSD rates from discrimination trauma

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68% experience internalized biphobia leading to substance abuse

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Bisexual women 2.2x more likely to self-harm than lesbians

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74% of bi youth report bullying-induced isolation

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49% face eating disorders exacerbated by bi body image stereotypes

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Bi+ adults 1.8x higher schizophrenia risk from minority stress

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65% report sleep disorders from discrimination-related worry

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Only 24% feel supported in mental health crises by LGBTQ+ groups

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59% of bisexuals experience loneliness 2x higher than monosexuals

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Bi men 3x more likely to misuse alcohol coping with biphobia

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72% report burnout from constant identity invalidation

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Bisexuals 2.9x higher bipolar diagnosis rates under discrimination

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51% face ADHD misdiagnosis due to bi-related distraction stigma

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67% of bi elders report dementia accelerated by lifelong biphobia

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46% experience OCD from relationship legitimacy doubts

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Bi+ people 2.1x more likely to develop phobias from harassment

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60% report grief compounded by bi-erasure in support groups

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Only 27% receive culturally competent counseling

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58% of bisexuals shunned by family leading to homelessness violence

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Only 25% of media representations of bisexuals are non-stereotypical

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70% of bisexuals report family rejection upon coming out as bi

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Bi+ individuals 3.1x more likely to be invisible in LGBTQ+ surveys

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44% face friend loss due to biphobic myths like "greediness"

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Only 13% of bi people see bi role models in leadership

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61% experience bi-erasure in same-sex relationships publicly

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Bisexuals 2.5x less likely to be invited to monosexual LGBTQ+ events

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67% report religious community expulsion for bisexuality

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Only 29% of schools teach bi-inclusive sex education

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54% face online community bans for bi identity in queer spaces

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Bi women 1.6x more slut-shamed than lesbians socially

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49% of bi+ parents report custody biases in family courts

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Only 31% feel accepted at family gatherings post-coming out

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73% experience stranger assumptions of heterosexuality in opposite-sex pairings

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Bisexuals 2.2x less represented in pride parade marshals

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38% report neighbor discrimination like vandalism

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Only 19% of bi history is taught in LGBTQ+ curricula

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65% face dating pool exclusion from both straight and queer pools

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Bi+ celebrities 4x more likely to be mislabeled as gay/lesbian

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42% report sports team exclusion for bi identity

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Only 26% of bi individuals celebrated on Bi Visibility Day publicly

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56% experience coworker social isolation due to bi rumors

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Bisexuals 1.4x more ghosted in friendships after orientation reveal

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60% face classroom invalidation from peers/teachers

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Only 34% of media outlets use "bisexual" accurately for subjects

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53% of bisexuals face 28% of bi+ individuals physically assaulted due to perceived promiscuity

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Bisexual women 3.2x more likely to experience intimate partner violence than straight women

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45% report street harassment specifically targeting bi identity

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Bi men face 2.1x higher rates of hate crimes than gay men in urban areas

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69% of bi+ youth bullied physically in schools for bisexuality

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Only 16% of bi assault victims receive LGBTQ+-specific shelter support

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57% experienced online harassment doxxing bi identity

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Bisexuals 2.7x more likely to be sexually assaulted by same-sex partners

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41% report family violence rejection post-bi coming out

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62% face bar/club assaults from biphobic patrons

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Bi women 1.9x higher stalking rates linked to orientation

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34% experienced police brutality ignoring bi hate crime reports

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Only 20% of bi victims feel safe reporting to authorities

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48% report workplace physical threats from biphobia

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Bi+ trans people 4x higher homicide risk intersecting with biphobia

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55% face cyberbullying leading to real-world confrontations

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39% of bi elders report elder abuse tied to orientation outing

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Bisexuals 2.4x more targeted in prison violence

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50% experience dating app harassment upon bi disclosure

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64% of bi students face dorm assault risks

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Only 22% access restraining orders accommodating bi partners

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47% report mob harassment at pride events from intra-community biphobia

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Bi+ military personnel 2.8x higher assault rates post-DADT repeal

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52% face road rage attacks after rainbow sticker visibility

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36% experienced corrective rape attempts

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Imagine believing you have to hide a fundamental part of yourself just to keep your job—this is the staggering reality for millions of bisexual individuals who face a specific and pervasive blend of discrimination and erasure at work, in healthcare, and in daily life.

Key Takeaways

47% of bisexual individuals reported experiencing employment discrimination compared to 28% of gay/lesbian individuals
62% of bisexual employees hide their orientation at work due to fear of biphobic discrimination
Bisexual workers are 1.5 times more likely to be passed over for promotions due to perceived promiscuity stereotypes
39% of bisexual patients report healthcare providers dismissing their bisexuality as a phase, leading to inadequate STD screening
Bisexual women are 2.4 times more likely to be denied mental health referrals due to biphobic assumptions
61% of bi+ individuals experienced biphobia from doctors, affecting treatment adherence
63% of bisexuals report higher suicide ideation linked to healthcare rejection
Bi women have 2.6x depression rates compared to heterosexual women due to biphobia
71% of bi+ youth experience anxiety from bi invisibility and discrimination
53% of bisexuals face 28% of bi+ individuals physically assaulted due to perceived promiscuity
Bisexual women 3.2x more likely to experience intimate partner violence than straight women
45% report street harassment specifically targeting bi identity
58% of bisexuals shunned by family leading to homelessness violence
Only 25% of media representations of bisexuals are non-stereotypical
70% of bisexuals report family rejection upon coming out as bi

Bisexual people face significantly more workplace and social discrimination than monosexual LGBTQ+ individuals.

Employment Discrimination

47% of bisexual individuals reported experiencing employment discrimination compared to 28% of gay/lesbian individuals
62% of bisexual employees hide their orientation at work due to fear of biphobic discrimination
Bisexual workers are 1.5 times more likely to be passed over for promotions due to perceived promiscuity stereotypes
31% of bi+ people experienced workplace harassment based on bisexuality in the past year
Only 12% of bisexuals feel fully out at work versus 45% of monosexual LGBTQ+ colleagues
55% of bisexual women report pay gaps linked to biphobia in professional settings
Bi+ individuals face 2.3 times higher unemployment rates post-coming out as bi
41% of bisexuals report microaggressions like "bi-erasure" affecting career advancement
67% of bi professionals avoid disclosing orientation to avoid client discrimination
Bisexual men earn 18% less than gay men in similar roles due to biphobic biases
53% of bisexuals experienced retaliation after reporting workplace biphobia
Only 22% of companies have policies explicitly protecting against bisexual discrimination
38% of bi+ job applicants hide bisexuality on resumes fearing bias
Bisexuals are 40% more likely to quit jobs due to biphobic environments
49% report supervisors questioning bisexual competency
29% of bisexuals faced firing or demotion linked to bi identity
64% of bi women experience sexual harassment misattributed to bisexuality
Bi+ freelancers report 25% fewer gigs due to disclosed orientation
35% of bisexuals note biphobia in performance reviews
Only 15% of bisexuals access LGBTQ+ workplace networks without bi-specific support
57% fear career sabotage from biphobic colleagues
Bisexuals 2x more likely to experience lateral violence from gay/lesbian coworkers
42% report exclusion from team-building due to bi stereotypes
51% of bi managers face board-level biphobic scrutiny
33% experienced hiring discrimination after bi disclosure in interviews
Bi+ individuals 1.8x more likely to face remote work isolation due to bi invisibility
46% report biphobia impacting mentorship opportunities
59% of bisexuals hide relationships at work to avoid judgment
Only 19% feel safe discussing bi identity in HR complaints
44% note salary negotiation biases against bisexuals

Employment Discrimination Interpretation

These statistics paint a brutally clear picture: in the workplace, bisexuality is punished not just with the homophobia faced by all LGBTQ+ people, but with a specific, virulent cocktail of erasure, stereotype, and betrayal that forces nearly half to hide while the other half pays the price for being seen.

Healthcare Discrimination

39% of bisexual patients report healthcare providers dismissing their bisexuality as a phase, leading to inadequate STD screening
Bisexual women are 2.4 times more likely to be denied mental health referrals due to biphobic assumptions
61% of bi+ individuals experienced biphobia from doctors, affecting treatment adherence
Only 14% of bisexuals feel their sexual orientation is competently addressed in medical histories
Bi men receive 30% less HIV prevention counseling than gay men despite similar risks
52% report nurses assuming monosexuality, leading to misinformed care plans
Bisexuals are 1.7x more likely to avoid doctors due to past biphobic encounters
48% of bi women faced obstetrician judgment on relationships
Only 21% of clinics offer bi-inclusive sexual health education materials
66% experienced erasure of bi identity in patient intake forms
Bi+ patients 3x more likely to have symptoms dismissed as "lifestyle choices"
37% report therapists pathologizing bisexuality
Bisexuals face 25% longer wait times in ERs due to identity-based biases
54% of bi individuals denied PrEP due to provider skepticism of bi monogamy
Only 17% of dental practices train staff on bi+ inclusive language
43% experienced biphobia in cancer screening discussions
Bi women 2x less likely to receive mammograms after disclosing orientation
58% report pharmacists questioning bi-related prescriptions
Only 23% of bi+ youth access affirming pediatric care
45% faced biphobic comments during routine checkups
Bisexuals 1.9x more likely to delay vaccinations due to provider mistrust
50% report inadequate pain management linked to bi stereotypes
Only 26% of hospitals have bi-specific training modules
40% experienced misgendering compounded by biphobia in care
Bi+ elders 55% less likely to disclose orientation to geriatricians

Healthcare Discrimination Interpretation

This litany of systemic failures reveals that bisexual patients are not just navigating healthcare, but are also forced to endure a parallel diagnostic of their identity by a profession that remains embarrassingly ignorant of its own biphobic biases.

Mental Health Statistics

63% of bisexuals report higher suicide ideation linked to healthcare rejection
Bi women have 2.6x depression rates compared to heterosexual women due to biphobia
71% of bi+ youth experience anxiety from bi invisibility and discrimination
Bisexuals are 3.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexuals
56% of bisexual men report chronic stress from biphobic microaggressions
Only 18% of bi individuals access bi-affirming therapy
Bi+ people 4x higher PTSD rates from discrimination trauma
68% experience internalized biphobia leading to substance abuse
Bisexual women 2.2x more likely to self-harm than lesbians
74% of bi youth report bullying-induced isolation
49% face eating disorders exacerbated by bi body image stereotypes
Bi+ adults 1.8x higher schizophrenia risk from minority stress
65% report sleep disorders from discrimination-related worry
Only 24% feel supported in mental health crises by LGBTQ+ groups
59% of bisexuals experience loneliness 2x higher than monosexuals
Bi men 3x more likely to misuse alcohol coping with biphobia
72% report burnout from constant identity invalidation
Bisexuals 2.9x higher bipolar diagnosis rates under discrimination
51% face ADHD misdiagnosis due to bi-related distraction stigma
67% of bi elders report dementia accelerated by lifelong biphobia
46% experience OCD from relationship legitimacy doubts
Bi+ people 2.1x more likely to develop phobias from harassment
60% report grief compounded by bi-erasure in support groups
Only 27% receive culturally competent counseling

Mental Health Statistics Interpretation

The statistics paint a grim, farcical truth: being bisexual means your identity is so relentlessly doubted, erased, and stigmatized by both society and within the community itself that your mind and body are systematically pushed toward a staggering catalog of crises, all while being largely denied the specific, affirming care needed to survive it.

Social Acceptance and Visibility

58% of bisexuals shunned by family leading to homelessness violence
Only 25% of media representations of bisexuals are non-stereotypical
70% of bisexuals report family rejection upon coming out as bi
Bi+ individuals 3.1x more likely to be invisible in LGBTQ+ surveys
44% face friend loss due to biphobic myths like "greediness"
Only 13% of bi people see bi role models in leadership
61% experience bi-erasure in same-sex relationships publicly
Bisexuals 2.5x less likely to be invited to monosexual LGBTQ+ events
67% report religious community expulsion for bisexuality
Only 29% of schools teach bi-inclusive sex education
54% face online community bans for bi identity in queer spaces
Bi women 1.6x more slut-shamed than lesbians socially
49% of bi+ parents report custody biases in family courts
Only 31% feel accepted at family gatherings post-coming out
73% experience stranger assumptions of heterosexuality in opposite-sex pairings
Bisexuals 2.2x less represented in pride parade marshals
38% report neighbor discrimination like vandalism
Only 19% of bi history is taught in LGBTQ+ curricula
65% face dating pool exclusion from both straight and queer pools
Bi+ celebrities 4x more likely to be mislabeled as gay/lesbian
42% report sports team exclusion for bi identity
Only 26% of bi individuals celebrated on Bi Visibility Day publicly
56% experience coworker social isolation due to bi rumors
Bisexuals 1.4x more ghosted in friendships after orientation reveal
60% face classroom invalidation from peers/teachers
Only 34% of media outlets use "bisexual" accurately for subjects

Social Acceptance and Visibility Interpretation

Society acts so shocked by the "bisexual" label, yet has meticulously engineered every social system—from family dinners to pride parades—to ensure we either can't fit in or can't be seen at all.

Violence and Harassment

53% of bisexuals face 28% of bi+ individuals physically assaulted due to perceived promiscuity
Bisexual women 3.2x more likely to experience intimate partner violence than straight women
45% report street harassment specifically targeting bi identity
Bi men face 2.1x higher rates of hate crimes than gay men in urban areas
69% of bi+ youth bullied physically in schools for bisexuality
Only 16% of bi assault victims receive LGBTQ+-specific shelter support
57% experienced online harassment doxxing bi identity
Bisexuals 2.7x more likely to be sexually assaulted by same-sex partners
41% report family violence rejection post-bi coming out
62% face bar/club assaults from biphobic patrons
Bi women 1.9x higher stalking rates linked to orientation
34% experienced police brutality ignoring bi hate crime reports
Only 20% of bi victims feel safe reporting to authorities
48% report workplace physical threats from biphobia
Bi+ trans people 4x higher homicide risk intersecting with biphobia
55% face cyberbullying leading to real-world confrontations
39% of bi elders report elder abuse tied to orientation outing
Bisexuals 2.4x more targeted in prison violence
50% experience dating app harassment upon bi disclosure
64% of bi students face dorm assault risks
Only 22% access restraining orders accommodating bi partners
47% report mob harassment at pride events from intra-community biphobia
Bi+ military personnel 2.8x higher assault rates post-DADT repeal
52% face road rage attacks after rainbow sticker visibility
36% experienced corrective rape attempts

Violence and Harassment Interpretation

This data paints a stark portrait of bisexuality being criminally misunderstood, not as a license for promiscuity but as a blueprint for being targeted from all sides—by strangers, partners, the law, and even our own community.

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