Roughly four-in-ten adults who describe themselves as bisexual (43%) say they are sexually attracted to men and women equally. Among those who did come out, bisexual adults report somewhat different experiences from gays and lesbians. Many bisexuals say they haven’t come out to their parents because they didn’t feel it was important to tell them or the subject never came up, according to the Center’s 2013 survey of LGBT adults. The experience of coming out to friends and family can be complex. Roughly half of those who are bisexual (54%) are out to some or only a few people. About one-quarter of bisexual adults (26%) are not “out” to any of the important people in their lives, compared with 4% of gay and lesbian adults.
In contrast, 75% of gay and lesbian adults say the same. Only 19% of those who identify as bisexual say all or most of the important people in their lives are aware of their sexual orientation. Bisexuals, who account for about four-in-ten LGBT adults in the United States, stand apart from gay and lesbian adults in many ways, such as the fact that they are less likely to view their sexual orientation as central to their identity.īisexual adults are much less likely than gays and lesbians to be “out” to the important people in their lives, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of recently released survey data from Stanford University. (David McNew/Getty Images)Īs the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community celebrates Pride Month in June, bisexual Americans are becoming more and more visible. + Apparently today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - and here’s President Biden’s statement on it.Marchers carry a bisexual pride flag in the 2013 LA Pride Parade in West Hollywood, California. + Florida’s Don’t Day Gay bill is part of the state’s long, shameful history. Instead she’ll run again for her state House seat, where she’ll continue to use her voice to fight Florida’s anti-trans and anti-gay laws. House of Representatives, where she would have been the first openly gay Congressperson from Florida. + Democrat Michele Rayner-Goolsby has suspended her campaign for the U.S. + Karine Jean-Pierre makes history but inherits a world of trouble. + Your iPhone is vulnerable to a malware attack even when it’s off. + An urban wildlife bridge is coming to California. + Congress has been shown some new UFO videos, apparently. + Welcome to the Sports Bra: First-of-a-kind bar features only women’s sports. + Netflix tells employees they can quit if they don’t want to work on content they disagree with, according to new company culture guidelines. + There’s already a revolution happening in abortions - and the Supreme Court can’t stop it. + A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion - or being denied one. + Southern Baptists have lost 1.1 million members in the past three years. + Getting sober hits different for queer people. + WNBA players back petition for Biden to ‘prioritize’ Brittney Griner’s release. + Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Griner’s wife over the weekend. officials skeptical of negotiations claim. + WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention extended a month after appearance in court, U.S.
+ Urvashi Vaid, legendary activist for LGBTQ+ civil rights, dies at 63. + The brave life of lesbian trailblazer Leslie Cohen. I would not be here today if it were not for generations of barrier-breaking people before me. The first of all three of those to hold this position. Karine Jean-Pierre: "I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman. + Yesterday was Karine Jean-Pierre’s first press conference as White House Press Secretary! I wish I had something cool to say like she usually does in her introduction, like oh, you know, “I made some Thin Mint brownies with a recipe I concocted on the fly with peppermint leaves I grew in my own garden, and while I was waiting for them to bake, I kicked everyone’s butts in the Autostraddle WNBA Fantasy Basketball League.” Alas! I did have a brownie today but it came from Jersey Mike’s. I’m filling in for Autostraddle Editor in Chief Carmen Phillips for today’s news link round-up. The 200 Best Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Movies Of All Timeįeature image Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now.