The effects of political collapse are profound on all aspects of life, including gender relations and sexuality. In times of crisis, power shifts from central governments to local communities and...
Sexual dissociation is when an individual loses contact with their body during sexual activity due to traumatic experiences. When people experience intense trauma or violent situations, they may...
Sexual Vulnerability as a Lens to Understand Psychology, Ethics, and Political Power
Sexual vulnerability is a concept that has gained increasing attention in recent years as a way to understand...
When politically traumatized people have experienced extreme stress related to political violence, war, persecution, or genocide, their psychological responses can include various symptoms such as...
State Violence Reshaping Bodies
State violence is an important tool used to control populations, suppress dissent, and maintain political power. It has been utilized throughout history and across...
Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy After Sexual Violence Within LGBTQ Communities
Rebuilding trust and intimacy after experiencing sexual violence can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially...
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrifying event that can be experienced physically, mentally, and/or spiritually. It may cause physical symptoms such as sweating, shaking, nausea, shortness of...
The use of pain as a means to gain fame and recognition has become increasingly prevalent in various media platforms such as film, literature, art, and music.
This practice raises ethical concerns...
What are the enduring psychological, social, and cultural impacts of forced conversion therapies on LGBTQ survivors and their communities?
LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
There is no single definition of what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other identity under the acronym "LGBTQ". Each person's experience is unique and personal,...