Parental rejection can have significant and lasting effects on an individual's sexual identity development and psychological well-being. Rejection may lead to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety,...
How do adults differentiate between trauma-driven fantasies and curiosity-driven exploration?
Traumatic experiences can lead to different types of thoughts and behaviors that may be difficult to...
Gratitude and Physical Intimacy: What's the Connection?
Gratitude is an important aspect of any healthy relationship, including the physical side of it. It can create a sense of appreciation for...
Sexual Self-Regulation is an important skill that can help individuals navigate their intimate relationships effectively. It involves learning how to control one's desires and impulses while still...
Adolescent Emotional Recovery After Being Labeled Promiscuous or Prudish
When an adolescent is publicly identified as either sexually promiscuous or extremely prudish, they may experience...
The process of understanding how interdisciplinary approaches can enhance resilience, vulnerability, and identity development among sexual minorities is an important one that has been studied...
The process of forming one's sexual identity can be challenging for all young people, but it can be especially difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens who may face unique...