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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > lgbtq-affirmative-psychology > 202603 > why-gay-men-people-please

Why Gay Men People-Please

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (719+ words) Updated March 28, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Without realizing it, many gay men made vows when we were very young. In spiritual traditions and even psychological terms, a vow is a sacred agreement made at the soul level, often in a…...


psychologytoday.com > ca > blog > the-unknown-mind > 202608 > the-question-about-transgender-youth-that-adults-struggle-to-answer

The Question About Transgender Youth That Adults Struggle to Answer | Psychology Today Canada

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (654+ words) Posted August 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye Over the years, I have sat with many bullied adolescents. What follows is a composite drawn from those hours; no single patient is depicted, and identifying details do not belong to any individual. But…...


psychologytoday.com > us > blog > the-unknown-mind > 202608 > the-question-about-transgender-youth-that-adults-struggle-to-answer

The Question About Transgender Youth That Adults Struggle to Answer

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (654+ words) Posted August 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye Over the years, I have sat with many bullied adolescents. What follows is a composite drawn from those hours; no single patient is depicted, and identifying details do not belong to any individual. But…...


psychologytoday.com > ca > blog > for-the-love-of-wisdom > 202608 > reading-marcus-aurelius-with-feminine-pronouns

Reading Marcus Aurelius With Feminine Pronouns

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (540+ words) Updated August 4, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk The first time I was ever a student in a classroom where a female pronoun was used in a generic example, I literally startled and turned around to see who had walked into the…...


psychologytoday.com > us > blog > invisible-bruises > 202607 > why-partner-violence-less-recognized-in-lgbtq-relationships

Why Partner Violence Less Recognized in LGBTQ Relationships

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (182+ words) Posted August 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Eric sat quietly for a moment before speaking. "I know everyone thinks the answer is simple," he said. "Just leave. But they don't see what happens after that. They don't see how hard it…...


psychologytoday.com > za > blog > queering > 202607 > still-smearing-the-queer-why-the-use-of-lgbtq-slurs-persists

Still "Smearing the Queer"? Why the Use of LGBTQ Slurs Persists

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (425+ words) Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye But what motivates people to use LGBTQ slurs? Why are we still “smearing the queer”? What harms do LGBTQ slurs cause? What are some possible solutions? LGBTQ slurs are everywhere—from day-to-day conversations, to…...


psychologytoday.com > ca > blog > lgbtq-affirmative-psychology > 202607 > gay-men-and-self-worth-beyond-visibility-and-pride

Gay Men and Self-Worth: Beyond Visibility and Pride

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (618+ words) Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Not long ago, a friend was traveling and decided to get a haircut at the airport during his layover. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband, so when the new barber asked him…...


psychologytoday.com > us > blog > goodbye-suicide > 202606 > serving-lgbtq-youth-in-crisis

Serving LGBTQ Youth in Crisis

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (482+ words) Posted June 29, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk The Trevor Project, founded in 1998 by the people who created "Trevor," which won the 1995 Academy Award for short film, provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ)…...


psychologytoday.com > us > blog > talking-sex-and-relationships > 202606 > the-benefits-of-attending-pride-events-for-queer-people

The Benefits of Attending Pride Events for Queer People

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (273+ words) Updated June 28, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. For younger queer people, Pride can be particularly meaningful. Seeing queer adults thriving in different careers, relationships, and relationship styles can provide positive role models that are not often affirmed in everyday life…...


psychologytoday.com > ca > blog > talking-sex-and-relationships > 202606 > the-benefits-of-attending-pride-events-for-queer-people

The Benefits of Attending Pride Events for Queer People | Psychology Today Canada

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (273+ words) Posted June 22, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. For younger queer people, Pride can be particularly meaningful. Seeing queer adults thriving in different careers, relationships, and relationship styles can provide positive role models that are not often affirmed in everyday life…...