Social algorithms are programs that analyze large amounts of data to determine which posts, videos, ads, or other content users will find most interesting. These algorithms often rely on user...
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: How social algorithms perpetuate heteronormativity in digital queer spaces
Marginalized sexual identities often face discrimination in various forms, including from social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. These platforms have been accused of using censorship...
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: Why instagram & tiktok censorship policies disproportionately impact marginalized sexual identities
1. Acceptance of kinks refers to the acknowledgment and recognition of non-normative sexual desires that fall outside of societal norms and mainstream expectations of what is considered acceptable in...
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: Exploring kinks: how embracing nonnormative desires can impact relational resilience
Sexual desire is one of the strongest human emotions, but it comes with a lot of baggage for many people. From childhood, society teaches us to be ashamed of our bodies and sexual feelings. This...
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: how to overcome shame and embrace your sexual desire with a prosexual approach
Shame is an uncomfortable feeling that can arise when one feels exposed or judged for their behavior, appearance, or thoughts. In terms of sexuality, shame may stem from the societal stigma...
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: Overcome sexual shame by embracing your unique needs & interests
The following steps may help you build your self-esteem after experiencing sexual rejection, shame, or criticism related to your desires or fantasies:
1) Accept that it's okay to have unique...
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: Improve selfesteem after sexual rejection | build confidence through therapy & selflove
Your Pleasure Is Political
In a world where people are expected to be ashamed of their bodies and their desires, taking ownership of one's own pleasure can be seen as a form of resistance against...
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: Sexual pleasure as a force of resistance: the politics behind intimacy & eroticism
There Are Kink-Friendly Therapists
Many mental health professionals specialize in or are aware of kink lifestyles, including bondage/discipline, dominance/submission/sadomasochism (BDSM), and...
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: There are kinkfriendly therapists: how to find one and what they can help with in your relationship
Kink is often associated with negative connotations, but there is a growing movement towards ethical representation that promotes consent, safety, and respect. This movement includes the rise of...
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: Sexual education how cats is normalizing kink and destigmatizing consensual play in popular culture