Today is #BiVisibilityDay
2021 ONS estimates put the prevalence of bisexuality at 1.1% of the UK population, rising to 5.3% of 16-24 year olds.
We saw yesterday that attitudes to LGB people generally had improved, but here are some stats on bisexuality specifically (thread)
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2021 ONS estimates put the prevalence of bisexuality at 1.1% of the UK population, rising to 5.3% of 16-24 year olds.
We saw yesterday that attitudes to LGB people generally had improved, but here are some stats on bisexuality specifically (thread)
1/6
#BiVisibilityDay
From reading Prof Michael Biggs’ paper on the history of puberty blockers we find that of the first 70 children on the “Dutch Protocol”, 8.6% were bisexual.
One further child did not know their sexual orientation yet.
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From reading Prof Michael Biggs’ paper on the history of puberty blockers we find that of the first 70 children on the “Dutch Protocol”, 8.6% were bisexual.
One further child did not know their sexual orientation yet.
https://twitter.com/ALLIANCELGB/status/1572229134230888448
2/6
#BiVisibilityDay
Statistics on referrals to GIDS in a 2014 paper showed that 26% were bisexual.
ONS estimates of bisexuality in 16-24 year olds in 2014 were only 1.3%, so referrals were roughly 20x higher than in the general population.
researchgate.net/publication/26…
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Statistics on referrals to GIDS in a 2014 paper showed that 26% were bisexual.
ONS estimates of bisexuality in 16-24 year olds in 2014 were only 1.3%, so referrals were roughly 20x higher than in the general population.
researchgate.net/publication/26…
3/6
#BiVisibilityDay
A 2021 follow-up study into boys referred for gender dysphoria in Canada found that 27.8% were bisexual.
This study also found that in 87.8% of cases, the dysphoria resolved over time, without medicalisation.
frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…
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A 2021 follow-up study into boys referred for gender dysphoria in Canada found that 27.8% were bisexual.
This study also found that in 87.8% of cases, the dysphoria resolved over time, without medicalisation.
frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…
4/6
#BiVisibilityDay
A 2021 study which surveyed detransitioners found that 23% were bisexual.
However, a further 30% described themselves as pansexual or having multiple sexualities, so we don’t know for sure how many were both-sex attracted.
link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…
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A 2021 study which surveyed detransitioners found that 23% were bisexual.
However, a further 30% described themselves as pansexual or having multiple sexualities, so we don’t know for sure how many were both-sex attracted.
link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…
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And despite not being asked, 23% volunteered that struggling with their sexuality was a factor in their transition.
So on this #BiVisibilityDay we question why so many of those ending up on a pathway leading to transition are bisexual.
Because #BiTeensArentSick
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So on this #BiVisibilityDay we question why so many of those ending up on a pathway leading to transition are bisexual.
Because #BiTeensArentSick
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