These findings are consistent with analogous or similar findings both from studies of bisexual men, other studies of women, and ‘mixed gendered’ samples. Researchers in the field of sexual orientation diversity have for years maintained two simple basics. Consider the stigmatization in your words. I know that the survey also showed that older bisexual women had more suicidal thoughts than younger bisexual women. Actually the researchers note that it’s possible that poorer mental health in bisexual women can be due to more negative social attitudes toward bisexuality compared with lesbian and gay identity. With all that said… Very interesting study. Women with abnormal sexuality tend to be abnormal. Another stunning piece of medical detective work. What a revelation. Now regarding the aforementioned fact… What varies in time and place is boundary location, in our minds and cultural invocation. Actually, ah hearties, stigmatize, punish, reject the few by the many, and outcome is already determined. This is where it starts getting really serious, right? The findings stem from the 2007 Stonewall UK Women’s Health Survey.
Did you know that the researchers add that their results differ from those of a similar UK survey conducted in 2003, that found no difference in psychological distress between bisexual women and lesbians.
