Hijra Sexuality in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi society has been historically conservative when it comes to gender roles and sexuality.
Transgender people have always existed in Bangladesh, including...
The concept of same-sex desire has been present throughout history in various cultures around the world, including those of the Pacific Islands. In many cases, these cultures have developed unique...
How do religious sexual norms persist despite increasing cultural acceptance of sexual diversity?
The answer to this question is not straightforward and may depend on several factors such as...
Kathoey Tradition
Kathoeys are males who identify themselves as females, but their physical characteristics still reflect their original gender. They were originally seen as hermaphrodites, half...
The experience of being rejected or marginalized by religious communities can have significant impacts on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals. This may include feelings of...
The discussion about how ideological approaches to pornography can influence public discourses on morality, deviance, and culturally accepted desires is a complicated one. On the one hand, there are...
Sexual indiscretions refer to actions that deviate from socially accepted norms regarding sexual conduct. These behaviors can range from harmless flirtations to more serious infidelities and acts of...
Queer is an umbrella term for people whose identities do not conform to cisgender and heteronormative expectations of gender or sexuality. It includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary,...
What psychological benefits arise from engagement in affirming artistic, creative, and cultural LGBTQ communities?
One such benefit is that it can provide a sense of belonging and acceptance,...
LGBTQ communities have faced marginalization and discrimination for centuries, with many people still struggling to be accepted by society and their families due to their sexual orientation and...