There are many reasons why people may feel hesitant to come out about their sexual orientation or gender identity. One common reason is the fear of social exclusion, which can have a significant...
Can the experience of emotional rejection catalyze individuation?
Emotional rejection is a form of pain that can be difficult to process and recover from, but it may also lead to personal growth...
Sexual resilience refers to the ability to continue to experience pleasure and satisfaction from sexual activity despite experiencing emotional distress related to one's partner. Resilient...
Adolescence is a critical stage of development where teenagers are exposed to various influences that shape their identity, including cultural messages about how they should communicate and express...
Sexual violence can have a profound effect on survivors' ability to engage in healthy intimacy with partners. Survivors may experience fear, anxiety, and hypervigilance that makes it difficult for...
Many LGBT service members face challenges when it comes to balancing their personal identities with institutional expectations in hierarchical military settings. This is because they must navigate...
To start with, sexual fears can be understood as a broad term that covers an individual's perceptions about themselves, their bodies, and their partners in relation to sexual activities. It...
When it comes to facing one's fears, most people tend to take an all-or-nothing approach. They either confront their fears head-on or avoid them altogether.
There is a third option - structured,...
Hope is an important factor for anyone who faces religious hostility because it gives them the strength to persevere through challenging times. For LGBT believers, hope plays a significant role in...
The idea that political trauma can have an impact on sexuality is not new. Traumatic experiences can lead to negative changes in how people view themselves and their world, which may result in...