From Teen Vogue!
61% of bisexual women report experiencing rape, physical violence, or stalking from an intimate partner, compared to 43% of lesbians and 35% of heterosexual women.(via @lgbtmap)
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61% of bisexual women & 37% of bisexual men faced violence from intimate partner. (via @lgbtmap)
31% of bisexual people report sexual harassment at work and 13% reported not being hired or promoted due to their sexuality. (via @lgbtmap)
30% of bisexual youth who had sexual contact with both sexes reported dating violence. (via @lgbtmap)
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Bisexual youth seem more likely to expect & experience stigmatization & harassment, which contribute to greater psychological anguish. Supporting bisexual+ youth & their intersecting identities is critical in improving their health & wellbeing. (via @lgbtmap)
Both bisexual-identified and behaviorally bisexual youth have higher rates of drug use than their heterosexual peers. (via @lgbtmap)
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