As March 8 approaches, the world prepares to honor International Women’s Day (IWD), a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally. With a history spanning well over a century, IWD stands as a beacon of collective activism and celebration, urging us all to accelerate women’s equality. READ THE ENTIRE…
Asking your partner to wear a condom can be awkward and may be taken the wrong way. There are so many valid reasons to use safer sex practices in all intimate relationships. Some need to avoid contact with semen during at-risk pregnancies, others want to avoid the spread of contagious sexually-transmitted infections, and others simply…
Where did PRIDE Come From? Over the past 46 years, annual gay pride parades have become tradition in dozens of cities worldwide. They have evolved from radical marches into festive parades with elaborate floats and notable participants, including politicians and well-known entertainers. In most cities, the parades are part of a larger celebration known as…
A Parent’s Guide When Their Child Comes Out as Genderqueer I have recently seen an uptick in clients reaching out looking for a therapist that specializes in gender identity issues. It’s often the parents that reach out to me first and I hear their lost, confused, scared voices not sure what to do next. As…
As we enter Pride Month and celebrate what it is to be GLBTQI, we are faced with prejudice from many directions. As a part of this diverse community, we understand that the prejudice comes from not only outside forces but also our own communities. It comes from the sports teams we compete with, it comes…
As couples embark on a new relationship, what knowledge do they use on how to be in a relationship? Do they look at their parents, a favorite aunt and uncle, or even a television couple? All of these answers could be helpful. For same-sex couples, this becomes a special challenge. Who do they learn from…
As we enter the holiday season, many of us feel a complex combination of emotions that can overwhelm and affect our relationships. Anxious and depressed feelings can occur as a result of the thoughts about family gatherings, increased workloads, and the hustle to find that perfect gift for someone dear to us. These challenges are…
Domestic Violence and the GLBTQ Community As October comes to an end, many of us have thoughts about costumes and other Halloween activities. October is also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As this month comes to a close, it is important to be aware that this form of violence affects the GLBTQ community as it…
As a GLBTQ individual, you may have been asked some really strange and intrusive questions by straight people. Why do some believe that when you reveal your sexual orientation, you are then open to discussing your sexual behavior? Now, those asking questions may not have bad intent, they may just be curious and have never…
On a recent episode of Modern Family, Cam and Mitch were faced with the dilemma of celebrating Mother’s Day. It was assumed by others and by Mitch that Cam was the “mother” of their family. Cam became very hurt and upset that he was automatically assigned a feminine role of mother. He stressed that he…