The study explores how the concept of suffering is used to describe the experiences of people who are excluded from mainstream social norms because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. It...
Bisexual people have to deal with many challenges that heterosexual and homosexual people don't face. One of them is balancing their need for belonging with their desire for personal authenticity. On...
Queer people often face a conflict between their religious beliefs and their own sexual orientation. They may feel that they must choose between following traditional values and living an openly gay...
The topic of this article is about how LGBT individuals navigate through family, society, and culture when it comes to maintaining their true identity while also taking care of their mental health....
Bisexual Individuals Navigating Cultural Expectations
Bisexual people face unique challenges when it comes to their sexual identity due to societal pressures placed upon them. This is true whether...
The integration of past traumas, rejections, and invalidations into ongoing processes of identity development can be challenging for queer individuals. These negative experiences may impact their...
What is sexual coercion?
Sexual coercion refers to an instance where one person forces another into having sexual intercourse against their will through manipulation, threats, abuse, or...
In today's digital age, young people have access to an increasing amount of information about sex and sexuality through mobile applications and online forums. These platforms offer adolescents the...
The idea that one's religion can make them feel guilty for being attracted to someone of the same gender is prevalent, especially among those who have grown up with conservative values. Internalized...
There are many ways to navigate cognitive dissonance between faith and sexuality as a queer person, but it can be a difficult process that requires understanding and acceptance from both sides. For...