Preferring to maintain control and feeling secure are common human desires that influence every aspect of life. From personal relationships to professional choices, these preferences can be seen in...
Secrecy About Preferences Creates Hidden Power Struggles
Secrecy about one's preferences can lead to the creation of power struggles because it allows some individuals to control the terms of...
Preferences are often shaped by personal experiences, social norms, and cultural expectations, making it challenging to fully understand why someone prefers something.
Research suggests that our...
Fantasies, preferences, roles, and fears are all important components that shape an individual's unique sexual identity. In this article, I will discuss how each of these factors can influence one's...
There are many things that people can share with others but they usually keep secret. There are also things that people want to share with strangers but do not know how to express them. When it comes...
Fear of stigma can have various consequences for those who are open about their desires. It may discourage individuals from pursuing certain activities, interests, or lifestyles that they find...
To what extent are preferences biologically driven versus socially constructed? This is an important question that has been studied extensively by scientists in various fields such as psychology,...
Pleasure refers to any experience that brings enjoyment, happiness, satisfaction, delight, or gratification. Self-acceptance means acknowledging, valuing, and embracing oneself as a whole person,...
Secrecy has been a common feature of human society since ancient times. It has often been used to control access to valuable resources or power. In prehistoric societies, for example, elite warriors...
Cultural Narratives Shape Preferences
The stories people tell themselves and each other about what is normal shapes their desires and values. When someone sees that the norm is to have...