Intimate relationships are often described as emotional bonds between individuals that involve physical attraction, affection, trust, and commitment.
Different people may experience these...
The question of pleasure is often associated with queerness, because it challenges heteronormative norms about what constitutes acceptable behavior and desires. Queer approaches to pleasure can be...
Queer phenomenology is a relatively new field that emerged from the intersection of queer theory and phenomenology. It draws on both fields' emphasis on experience, identity, and subjectivity to...
Emotions are an essential part of intimate relationships. When we feel close to someone, it can be hard to separate our feelings from theirs. This leads to emotional growth for both parties involved....
The development of relational trust is an important aspect of human interaction that can be enhanced through shared hardships. When individuals go through difficult times together, they are able to...
A queer metaphysics is an approach to understanding reality that challenges traditional understandings of selfhood, intersubjectivity, and communal belonging by emphasizing the importance of multiple...
Queer epistemology is an approach to knowledge that challenges traditional ways of knowing and being. It promotes new ways of thinking about gender, sexuality, and relationships through questioning...
Lesbian Intimacy Reveals Intersubjective Trust and Vulnerability
When considering the phenomenology of lesbian intimacy, one must look beyond just physical acts of love making to understand what...
Lesbian partnerships are dynamic entities that continuously evolve as they navigate the challenges of daily life and the broader social context. One aspect of this evolution is the way in which these...
The notion of "time" is an interesting one when it comes to intimate relations between women. Time can be seen as both a physical dimension and as a subjective experience. When two or more people are...