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Exploring sexual fluidity

Alex Bachert•December 4, 2025

ADHD and bisexuality

Living at the intersection of ADHD and bisexuality

Alex Bachert•November 28, 2025

man trying to challenge negative thoughts with text 'Internalized homophobia'

Reclaiming your power from internalized homophobia

Liz Talago•November 19, 2025

row of blurred and clear purple circles illustrating how asexuality is a spectrum

The different identities on the asexual spectrum

Alex Bachert•October 24, 2025

What does 'comphet' really mean?

Unpacking the term compulsory heterosexuality (‘comphet’)

Alex Bachert•October 17, 2025

a couple sharing emotional closeness with text 'Asexual'

Understanding asexuality through your own lens

Linda Childers•October 15, 2025

a couple forming an emotional bond with text 'Demisexual'

Exploring what demisexuality means for you

Alex Bachert•October 8, 2025

woman experiencing gender-related stress

Navigating gender dysphoria with psychiatric support

Liz Talago•October 6, 2025

man taking time to reflect on what he's learned about gender identity

Embracing authenticity and exploring gender identity

Liz Talago•September 19, 2025

aromantic person not desiring a romantic relationship

Finding your place on the aromantic spectrum

Liz Talago•September 17, 2025

woman feeling unsure about her sexuality

What to do if you’re questioning your sexuality

Alex Bachert•September 15, 2025

person who identifies as aroace

Aroace: Where aromanticism and asexuality intersect

Alex Bachert•June 27, 2025

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What gender do you identify with?

Liz Talago•June 17, 2025

Understanding LGBTQ+ trauma

Healing from trauma in the LGBTQ+ community

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•June 16, 2025

woman paying attention to her feelings and attractions

What does it mean to be heteroflexible?

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•June 13, 2025

man embracing his identity with his support network

Mental health challenges in the LGBTQ+ community

Alex Bachert•June 6, 2025

woman prioritizing her well-being after coming out

What to consider when coming out of the closet

Alex Bachert•June 4, 2025

young man wanting to spend more time alone

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Liz Talago•June 3, 2025

grid of blurred and clear purple circles illustrating how unmasking your gender can feel for autistic people

What it means to be autigender

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•February 14, 2025

What is gender dysphoria?

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Alex Bachert•February 5, 2025

woman with body dysmorphic disorder worrying about perceived flaws

Is it gender dysphoria or body dysmorphia?

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•January 31, 2025

happy couple considers couples therapy

Finding a therapist who specializes in LGBTQ+ care

Lolly Coleman, MS, LMFT•June 30, 2023

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LGBTQIA+

Latest

All Culture & ethnic identity LGBTQIA+Personal development Values & beliefs

two women experiencing changes in sexual behavior

Exploring sexual fluidity

Alex Bachert•December 4, 2025

ADHD and bisexuality

Living at the intersection of ADHD and bisexuality

Alex Bachert•November 28, 2025

man trying to challenge negative thoughts with text 'Internalized homophobia'

Reclaiming your power from internalized homophobia

Liz Talago•November 19, 2025

row of blurred and clear purple circles illustrating how asexuality is a spectrum

The different identities on the asexual spectrum

Alex Bachert•October 24, 2025

What does 'comphet' really mean?

Unpacking the term compulsory heterosexuality (‘comphet’)

Alex Bachert•October 17, 2025

a couple sharing emotional closeness with text 'Asexual'

Understanding asexuality through your own lens

Linda Childers•October 15, 2025

a couple forming an emotional bond with text 'Demisexual'

Exploring what demisexuality means for you

Alex Bachert•October 8, 2025

woman experiencing gender-related stress

Navigating gender dysphoria with psychiatric support

Liz Talago•October 6, 2025

man taking time to reflect on what he's learned about gender identity

Embracing authenticity and exploring gender identity

Liz Talago•September 19, 2025

aromantic person not desiring a romantic relationship

Finding your place on the aromantic spectrum

Liz Talago•September 17, 2025

woman feeling unsure about her sexuality

What to do if you’re questioning your sexuality

Alex Bachert•September 15, 2025

person who identifies as aroace

Aroace: Where aromanticism and asexuality intersect

Alex Bachert•June 27, 2025

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Mental health conditions Mental wellbeing Therapy modalities Life events & transitions Relationships & communication Identity & personal growth Child & teen mental health For therapists Rula resources Psychiatry & medication Tests & Quizzes Comparisons Surveys Therapy basics

man imagining what life looks like in the future with text 'Gender identity test'

What gender do you identify with?

Liz Talago•June 17, 2025

Understanding LGBTQ+ trauma

Healing from trauma in the LGBTQ+ community

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•June 16, 2025

woman paying attention to her feelings and attractions

What does it mean to be heteroflexible?

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•June 13, 2025

man embracing his identity with his support network

Mental health challenges in the LGBTQ+ community

Alex Bachert•June 6, 2025

woman prioritizing her well-being after coming out

What to consider when coming out of the closet

Alex Bachert•June 4, 2025

young man wanting to spend more time alone

Navigating depression within the LGBTQ+ community

Liz Talago•June 3, 2025

grid of blurred and clear purple circles illustrating how unmasking your gender can feel for autistic people

What it means to be autigender

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•February 14, 2025

What is gender dysphoria?

What is gender dysphoria?

Alex Bachert•February 5, 2025

woman with body dysmorphic disorder worrying about perceived flaws

Is it gender dysphoria or body dysmorphia?

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•January 31, 2025

happy couple considers couples therapy

Finding a therapist who specializes in LGBTQ+ care

Lolly Coleman, MS, LMFT•June 30, 2023

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