In modern societies, individualized romantic relationships are often limited by cultural norms and conventions that dictate how people should behave in certain situations, such as dating, courtship,...
Queer communities are known to challenge traditional ideas about gender, sexuality, and relationships. One area where this is particularly evident is in their approach to emotional closeness and...
The term "internalized cultural stigma" refers to the belief that certain socially prescribed norms and values are inherently good, right, or desirable. This includes expectations regarding...
Emotional Weight of Group Sex
While group sex can be an exciting and fulfilling experience for many people, it also carries with it a certain level of emotional baggage. Participants must navigate...
Multi-partner erotic involvement involves having multiple partners in an intimate relationship, which challenges traditional notions of monogamy, possession, and exclusivity. Internalized beliefs are...
The queer gaze is an exploration of alternative perspectives on beauty that goes beyond traditional gender roles and normative conceptions of what it means to be attractive. It challenges the...
Bisexual relational multiplicity refers to the ability to experience romantic and/or sexual attraction towards multiple genders simultaneously, typically characterized by an openness to both...
There has been growing interest among researchers and scholars in exploring the unique experiences and challenges faced by queer individuals when it comes to forming meaningful and fulfilling...
Loving someone is often seen as an emotional attachment to another person, but it can also be viewed as a deeper connection that goes beyond physical attraction. This type of love involves a deep...
In the late twentieth century, several studies have shown that some queer people are able to maintain stable and fulfilling romantic relationships without being tied down to one specific partner....