National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey Reveals Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Life Struggles

A new report from the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey was recently released, which not only highlights issues such as sexual orientation and gender identity, political stance, income, and education, but also delves into the various struggles LGBTQ+ women experience in the United States. Conducted between June 2021 and June 2022 by an organization specializing in the lives of cool women, the survey involved 5,002 LGBTQ+ women who answered over 100 questions.

The survey findings revealed some striking statistics: lesbians accounted for 56% of the respondents, or 2,798 persons; 791 persons identified themselves as coolies; and 742 persons identified themselves as bisexuals. In terms of gender identity, more than 521 TP3T chose "female," while "male" and "non-binary" were both less than half that number. These data not only provide insight into the LGBTQ+ women's community in the U.S., but also reveal some important social issues.

For example, more LGBTQ+ women (32%) reported having a mental health disorder compared to the percentage of U.S. adults who are 24%. Additionally, a quarter of respondents reported having BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), a finding that underscores the presence of racial and gender intersectional discrimination in our society.

In honor of Lesbian Visibility Week, let's dive into this survey and see what interesting facts it reveals about LGBTQ+ women.

First, the survey found that LGBTQ+ women face a great deal of abuse, but they rely on their friends to help them through it.65% respondents reported being verbally harassed, 51% reported being bullied, 32% reported facing sexual harassment, 16% reported being physically sexually assaulted, and 13% reported being been sexually assaulted. These data demonstrate the importance of family and community in navigating difficult situations for cool women.

The survey also found that LGBTQ+ women are generally better educated, but this does not equate to higher salaries.52% women have graduate or professional degrees but generally earn less, highlighting the issue of gender and sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace.522 The survey also found that LGBTQ+ women are better educated than LGBTQ+ women, but this does not equate to higher salaries.

In terms of political policy, 31.8% of respondents said healthcare and reproductive rights were their top policy priorities. Additionally, nine in ten respondents voted in the 2020 election, with 96% voting for Democrats, but there is also a growing number of young LGBTQ+ women who are dissatisfied with mainstream political parties and movements.

Finally, the survey also revealed an interesting phenomenon: LGBTQ+ women have a higher frequency of sexual behavior (841 TP3T) than the general population (731 TP3T), and their sex lives bring more pleasure and delight. This finding is consistent with a recent report in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, which found that lesbians have more clitoral stimulation and more orgasms during intercourse than heterosexual women.

Overall, this report from the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey provides insight into the lives of cool women, revealing the challenges and joys they face. These findings are not only critical to raising awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ women in the community, but also provide invaluable data to support the promotion of gender equality and diversity.