Many people who identify as bisexual feel that they must hide this part of themselves due to stigma and discrimination in society. This can lead to feelings of shame, fear, and isolation.
When...
Adolescence can be a challenging time for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other non-binary individuals due to societal stigma and...
LGBTQIA+ is an acronym used to refer to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic, plus anyone else who does not fit into the...
Social stigma can have a significant impact on psychosexual identity formation and mental health in queer adolescents. Stigma refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors toward certain...
The negotiation of multiple queer identities challenges traditional moral and philosophical frameworks because it requires people to reconsider their views on gender and sexuality. This is...
Is coming out an ethical act that affirms personal integrity? This essay examines this question by considering different perspectives on the practice of coming out as LGBTQ+ individuals. On one hand,...
Guilt can be a powerful feeling that affects people's lives in many ways. It has been widely studied in psychology and philosophy, but there is limited research on its relationship to sexuality. In...
When someone comes out to their friends, family, colleagues, or acquaintances, they are essentially declaring themselves openly about an aspect of their identity that has previously been hidden from...
The process of coming out can have a profound impact on an individual's relational dynamics, self-perception, and emotional resilience over time. Coming out involves disclosing one's sexual...
When someone comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual, they may experience anxiety, stress, depression, and fear that can negatively impact their physical and...