Sexual trauma can include sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexually abusive relationships, military sexual trauma, and any other experiences that feel like a violation of one's sexual autonomy and safety. Experiencing sexual trauma can, but...
Bisexuality is a type of sexual identity where the person is attracted to two or more gender identities within or outside of the gender binary. Unfortunately, bisexual people constantly face forms of backlash - including biphobia and bi-erasure, which contribute to...
Movies, porn, social media, and countless other platforms make it appear as if orgasm with each sexual encounter is simple, quick, and occurs every time. On the contrary, evidence shows that 5 to 10 percent of vulva owners will experience anorgasmia at some point....
A "pick me" girl is chill. She claims she gets along with men way better than women. She mocks other women for liking anything that is mainstream or traditionally feminine. She'll dismiss women’s issues, feminism, and claim women have nothing to gripe about. ...
It is a common misconception among people who participate in catcalling that it’s a form of flattery that is harmless and even appreciated by the person they are doing it to. In reality, catcalling can be a horrifying, degrading, and threatening form of street...
The History of Hookup Culture Hookup culture is a relatively new acceptance and encouragement of casual sexual encounters outside of romantic, committed relationships. The rise of hookup culture can be attributed to many societal shifts, but the somewhat recent waves...
Understanding our emotions can be quite a complicated process for many of us. Having a history of trauma also makes identifying and regulating emotions very difficult and may cause you to feel strong and painful emotions in response to certain triggers, or feel very...
Sexual trauma can have numerous psychological and physical effects on a survivor. These may include depression, anxiety, PTSD, nightmares, substance abuse, and chronic pain to name a few. Disordered eating has also been found to be connected to sexual trauma. What is...
The term "codependent" has become incredibly popular in recent years as people begin to identify dysfunctional patterns in their love lives. Codependency is characterized by low self-esteem, feeling guilty, and a pattern of relationship addiction. Codependency is...