Gender Dysphoria During Sex and Intimacy: How to Stay Present in Your Body and Create Gender-Affirming Pleasure
Many people search for things like “gender dysphoria during sex” and wonder why intimacy sometimes makes them feel uncomfortable in their body. These experiences can feel confusing and isolating, especially if no one has ever talked openly about how dysphoria can show up during intimacy.
Can a Monogamous and Polyamorous Relationship Work? Navigating Mixed-Orientation Relationships
You don’t have to share the same sexual or relational orientation as your partner(s) for a relationship to work. Mixed-orientation relationships are one way this can look, whether your partner(s) are monogamous, polyamorous, or anywhere in between. A mixed-orientation relationship refers to a partnership where each person has different sexual orientations or relationship styles. You and your partner(s) can have different desires and still foster a fulfilling relationship.
Breaking Free From Internalized Shame: A Guide for Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ Folks
Shame never comes out of nowhere. For many people, especially those with marginalized identities, shame is something we learn over time. It can come from overt harm like bullying, harassment, or discrimination, but it also can be learned in more subtle ways that are easier to miss.