Bisexual Visibility Day has been celebrated on 23 September for the last 20 years. Some people who identify as bisexual have told the BBC of issues they regularly come across when trying to live openly as bisexual individuals. They have experienced abusive relationships, disrespect in the workplace, and discrimination on dating apps just because of their sexuality. Matt is a graduate trainee living in Cambridge. He has struggled to maintain relationships with both men and women, and says he now has to lie about his sexuality in order to date people.

A fter my relationship ended, like many other newly single women, I bought a pint of chocolate ice cr e am, curled up on the couch, and was bewitched while watching Alan Rickman in Sense and Sensibility. A weeklong pity party ended with me writing a list of hard requirements for any new partner. A year later, I am only beginning to understand how delusional I am. I have trouble dating both men and womxn at the same time, likely because they require a completely different approach. The transition from one to the other is usually triggered by a string of shitty dates from the current gender of choice.

I am an older guy, divorced four years ago, young at heart. I have decided to seek out one or two bisexual women to live with. From my perspective, being loved, caressed and shown affection by two beautiful women is much more than one could ever ask for. From the girls' perspective, they would enjoy the benefits of a successful, consistent and no-drama environment. I have so much to offer, including upscale living in a secluded, gated community.