The aesthetic appeal and emotional response generated through LGBTQ+ artistic expressions play an essential role in shaping and expressing the nuances of gender identity and sexual orientation within...
What is the role of bodily memory—physical sensations, scars, affective residues—in the aesthetic practices of queer artists using trauma as material?
Bodily memory refers to the way that physical...
There has been an increase in artistic works that explore themes related to queer trauma. These pieces often aim to create empathy for those who have experienced such traumas, but there are concerns...
Trauma influences erotic expression through secrecy
Trauma can have a significant impact on how individuals express themselves sexually. One way this occurs is through the cultivation of secrecy...
Sexual exploitation can have devastating effects on an individual's mental health and well-being, including feelings of shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, and depression. Novelists often explore these...