Sexual openness refers to an individual's willingness to explore different forms of sexual activity, including solo masturbation, partner sex, threesomes, group sex, BDSM, fetishes, etc. Risk...
Influencer culture has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to the emergence of an entirely new industry where social media personalities can gain fame and financial success through product...
How Does Exposure to Sexualized Social Media Challenges Influence Adolescents' Understanding of Risk, Consent, and Self-Expression?
Adolescence is a crucial stage for developing one's identity....
LGBT individuals often experience negative attitudes from society due to their sexual orientation and gender identity, leading to feelings of shame and fear. These feelings can lead to...
How does internalized sexual shame affect risk perception, desire, and relational confidence?
Sexual shame is an adverse feeling about one's own sexuality that may result from religious, cultural,...
Sexual curiosity is one of the most basic human needs. It's an instinct that motivates individuals to explore and satisfy their desires for physical pleasure. In recent years, there has been an...
What Cognitive and Emotional Mechanisms Underlie Adolescents' Evaluation of Sexual Risks and the Potential Consequences of Intimate Behavior?
Adolescent sexuality is characterized by a high level...
The term "internalized stigma" refers to the negative beliefs that individuals hold about their own identities, particularly those related to sexual orientation and gender identity. For LGBT people,...
LGBTQ individuals are people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. These individuals face various challenges when it comes to expressing their true selves due to...
The process of making decisions about sex is an important part of adolescent development. During this time, young people must learn to assess the risks and benefits of different choices they make...