A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research has unveiled a significant rise in the number of Americans identifying as bisexual or engaging in bisexual behavior. The research, conducted by Martin A. Monto and Sophia Neuweiler, utilized data from the General Social Survey, encompassing over 32,000 participants. The study indicates that 9.6% of respondents reported having both male and female partners, a striking increase of three times compared to the 1990s. Interestingly, more participants identified as bisexual than gay or lesbian, showcasing shifting sexual orientations. Using regression analysis, researchers assessed the relationship between sexual orientation, behavior, and gender. They discovered a rise in bisexual identification, surpassing gay or lesbian identification. However, there was a reverse trend in sexual partners, with more reporting exclusively same-sex partners. Women were more likely than men to report bisexuality. Younger demographics, particularly those under 30, displayed higher rates of bisexual identification, with 10% of those below 29 and 12% of those in their 30s identifying as bisexuals. Researchers attribute these shifts to a more accepting societal landscape and evolving attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals. They stress the fluidity of sexual orientation and the importance of acknowledging individual experiences in self-identification. The study calls for further research to understand the social constructs of sexual identity. #Queer Up The USA View