Gay or bi Poll

New record as estimated 18m Americans identify as LGBTQ, poll finds

According to the new survey data, a record 5.6% of American adults, an estimated 18 million, identify as LGBTQ, up from 4.5% in the organization’s last polling year in 2017.

Researchers were able to gain more insight from respondents about their precise sexual orientation this year by allowing for more than simple yes or no responses to whether someone identified as LGBTQ, as in past surveys.

Polling determined the group leading the growth in LGBTQ identity are members of Generation Z, or those aged 18 to 23. About one in six, or 15.9%, identify as LGBTQ. Identification gradually declined with each older generation. Just 2% or less of Americans born before 1965 identified as LGBTQ.

Across age groups, researchers found some notable trends, including that more than 70% of respondents who identified as LGBTQ defined themselves as bisexual.


Not only were women far more likely than their male counterparts to identify as LGBTQ overall (6.4 v 4.9%), they were also more likely to consider themselves bisexual across all age groups (4.3 v 1.8%).

Of everyone surveyed who identified as LGBTQ, 54.6 % of respondents identified as bisexual, 24.5% as gay, 11.7% as lesbian and 11.3% as transgender. More than 3% said they used another term to describe their identity, such as queer or pansexual

 

I'd put myself on the gay end of bisexual, so I suppose in the 90-95% gay level.

But when younger I'd say I was more 50/50. Imho your sexuality can shift during your life.

What do others think? ....the US poll above makes interesting reading

Simon

 

I love my wife, and I'll never leave her, but I think I'm all gay. I don't have the urge to fuck her anymore. It's so much better with another guy. My guy likes to have me watch him fuck my wife before he fucks me. I like seeing her get pleased, but I prefer he does that. I just want his cock lol

 

I am very bi as I love cock as much as pussy.

 

Well I think about sex with a man all the time but still attracted to a woman if she’s in front of me naked so I’d say 80% Gay

 

100% Gay

 

I'm pretty much 50/50.

 

Bi: My awesome wife satisfies (and then some) my hetero needs.
However I have an overwhelming desire to enjoy what a man has to offer… at least once.

 

100% straight, no interest in men what so ever, but do whatever you like,

 

I'm 50/50, I love pussy as much as cock. I love both very much.

 

50 /50 here folks, total Bi sexual and love both sexes.

 

I would say 70/30 to the gay side even though I'm married to a woman and think that they are far more attractive than men... There is just something about being made live to by a man and being loved by a man that is so much better than a woman.. but think it's much easier for a woman to be bi. Society seems more accepting of bi women and look at bi men as pervs

 

50 -50 here as well, not sure of the exact number but I am close to 50%

 

80/20 bi here

 

If I were to guess than I would have to say 98% gay and 2% Bi

 

50/50 here

 

Not necessarily. You could like each gender to the same degree but for different reasons.

 

It's difficult for me to say at any particular time. Overall I know I'm bisexual and desire more from the opposite sex but I'm usually in the mood for only one gender at a time. I know it's the bi-cycle and I know it's a thing. And each gender has a different vibe for me.

 

At 25 I fully accepted and embraced being 100% gay

 

You obviously prefer to have intimate relationships and sex with men, which is great! Are you a top or bottom with men? But why is that number 98% and not 100%?
I'm interested in hearing more about your 2% bi (straight").
When it comes to women, is there only a certain "type" that you're interested in? Or can you look at women in general and think to yourself that they are sexy/attractive?
I think it's wonderful that you as a bisexual guy, can openly admit to being more gay than bi. Good for you!