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List of LGBTQ+ terms
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Abro (sexual and romantic)
A word used to portray people who have a fluid sexual and/or quixotic orientation which changes over time, or the course of their life. They may use different terms to describe themselves over time.
Ace
An umbrella term used specifically to describe a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of sexual attraction. This encompasses asexual people as well as those who identify as demisexual and grey-sexual. Ace people who experience quixotic attraction or occasional sexual attraction might also apply terms such as queer , bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with asexual to describe the direction of their quixotic or sexual attraction.
Ace and aro/ace and aro spectrum
Umbrella terms used to depict the wide group of people who experience a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of idealistic and/or sexual attraction, including a lack of attraction. People who identify under these umbrella terms may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including, but not limited to, asexual, ace, aromantic, aro, demi, grey, and abro. People may also use terms such as gay,
by Fred Penzel, PhD
This article was initially published in the Winter 2007 edition of the OCD Newsletter.
OCD, as we know, is largely about experiencing grave and unrelenting doubt. It can cause you to doubt even the most basic things about yourself – even your sexual orientation. A 1998 examine published in the Journal of Sex Research establish that among a community of 171 college students, 84% reported the occurrence of sexual intrusive thoughts (Byers, et al. 1998). In order to contain doubts about one’s sexual identity, a sufferer desire not ever have had a homo- or heterosexual experience, or any type of sexual experience at all. I have observed this symptom in adolescent children, adolescents, and adults as well. Interestingly Swedo, et al., 1989, found that approximately 4% of children with OCD experience obsessions concerned with forbidden assertive or perverse sexual thoughts.
Although doubts about one’s hold sexual identity might sound pretty straightforward as a symptom, there are actually a number of variations. The most obvious create is where a sufferer experiences the thought that they might be of a different sexual orientation than they formerly believed. If the su
The short answer is – absolutely yes.
You can be gay and Muslim.
Being gay and Muslim is a reality for many people around the world.
It’s important to understand that gay individuals are born the way that they are. It is our society that punishes gay individuals for being born the way they were born. This is often due to fear, misinformation and needy understanding of the spectrum of identities that occur within the human species.
But navigating faith and sexuality can be complex.
For many, identifying as both gay and Muslim poses profound challenges. This intersection of identity often brings individuals face to face with conflicting opinions and societal expectations. Yet, it’s a reality for thousands worldwide, deserving of attention and respect.
Islam’s expansive interpretations offer diverse perspectives on homosexuality. While some views remain conservative, a shift towards more inclusive understandings of faith is emerging. Stories of acceptance and resilience within the Muslim LGBTQ+ community spotlight this gradual change, offering hope and solidarity to those at the crossroads of faith and sexual identity.
These narratives underscore th
Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, multi-attracted or trans (LGBTQ+)
Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more usual among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).
This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.
Other things, such as their age, religion, where they dwell, and their ethnicity can append extra complications to an already difficult situation.
How talking therapy can help
It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do.
Talking with a therapist who's trained to labor with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:
- difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
- coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
- feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria)
- transitioning
- low self-esteem
- self-harm
- suicidal thoughts
- depression
- coping with bullying and discrimination
- anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your co
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