Bisexual erasure: 40% of bi people feel invisible in LGBTQ+ spaces

The bisexual flag (Image: Peter Salanki, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license, originally uploaded to Flickr/Wikimedia Commons)

A shocking 40% of bisexuals report feeling invisible in LGBTQ+ spaces, according to a new survey conducted by the lesbian, bisexual and queer dating app HER.

The study, which saw the dating app survey over 2000 users, highlighted numerous other challenges that bisexual people face, including issues such as bi erasure and so-called “bi panic”.

Along with feelings of invisibility, 27% said that they had to come out multiple times depending on who they were dating.

“Unearthing the experiences that bisexual folks face whilst also providing support and a safe space to connect is a huge priority for us” – Robyn Exton, found of HER

Meanwhile, a disheartening 34% said

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