Emotional oversensitivity is defined as an extreme level of sensitivity to one's own feelings and the feelings of others. It is often experienced during adolescence and can have a significant impact...
Internalized homophobia refers to a person's negative beliefs about their own identity as LGBTQ+, often resulting from cultural messages that promote heterosexuality and cisgender identity. This...
Anticipation of social rejection is a common experience that can have significant impacts on emotional regulation and mental health. It's important to understand how this process works so that...
Cognitive mechanisms behind bisexual individuals' experiences of double discrimination and internal conflict
There is evidence that suggests bisexual people experience double discrimination from...
There has been increasing attention paid to understanding how members of the LGBT community experience trauma related to their identities, particularly regarding mental health outcomes. This article...
Psychological Mechanisms Transforming Familial Rejection into Self-Blame
Familial rejection can have profound negative effects on an individual's mental health, particularly for those who identify...
Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Self-Rejection of Sexual Orientation
Self-rejection is the feeling that one's own identity is unacceptable or undesirable to oneself. This can include rejecting...
Rumination is a common thought process that involves dwelling on negative emotions and events for extended periods of time. When it comes to sexual desire and frequency, there are several ways in...
What Is The Link Between Anxious Rumination And Sexual Avoidance?
The link between anxious rumination and sexual avoidance can be understood from the perspective that both phenomena are related to...
Sexual mismatch can have a significant impact on both cognitive and emotional patterns. When there is a large disparity between partners' level of attraction or desire for sex, it can lead to...