The term "internalized prejudice" refers to the belief that negative stereotypes about one's own identity are true and valid. This is especially common among members of minority groups who have been...
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: The impact of internalized religious prejudice on mental health outcomes for queer individuals in online spaces
There is growing research evidence that shows the detrimental impact of parental rejection due to their child's LGBT identity. Studies have shown that parental rejection can lead to increased risk...
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: Growing evidence links parent rejection to suicide attempts for lgbt youth
In many societies, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their gender identity face significant social pressure due to their sexual orientation or gender...
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: Religiously informed pressures and mental health challenges among lgbtq individuals: a deep dive
The term "childhood trauma" refers to events or experiences that are very upsetting for children. This can include physical or emotional abuse, neglect, parental divorce, natural disasters,...
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: How unresolved childhood traumas may cause sexual avoidance in adulthood
Trauma reinforces secrecy about erotic desires
Trauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that causes significant emotional damage or suffering. When trauma is...
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: Overcoming the impact of trauma on erotic desires: a guide to opening up and connecting intimately
Sexual loneliness refers to a lack of physical intimacy or sexual interactions, while emotional loneliness involves feeling isolated from social connections, companionship, and human interaction....
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: Sexual loneliness vs. emotional loneliness: understanding the differences and consequences
Sexual rejection can be a difficult experience for individuals to cope with. When someone is rejected during a romantic or sexual encounter, it can lead to a range of emotional responses, including...
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: The psychology behind sexual rejection and its connection to defense mechanisms
What is unhealed trauma?
Unhealed trauma refers to emotional wounds that have not been addressed or resolved from past experiences, especially those involving difficult relationships. Trauma can...
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: Trauma of past relationships reveals barriers to fulfilling connections
Sexual frustration is an unpleasant feeling that can arise when a person has a strong desire for sex but cannot act on it due to various reasons such as lack of access, partner availability, and...
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: The consequences of ignoring your sexual needs: dealing with frustration
Discrimination is one of the most pressing issues facing schools today. It occurs when students are treated unfairly because of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other...
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: Exploring the harmful effects of schoolbased discrimination on identity development