Sex. The word itself can generate any number of responses within us when our eyes glance upon it. Take a moment to notice what comes up for you. Every human being has their own unique sexual desires and ways they express them. This blog explores the meaning of sex. It is an invitation to slow… Continue reading Embracing Sex Without Shame
All members of the LGBTQ+ community have experienced some form of oppression, either directly or indirectly, related to their sexuality. The messages we in the community receive from society, family, religion, etc. about being “different,” “wrong,” “bad,” or “sinful” can have negative impacts on our wellbeing. What is internalized homophobia? Well, for members of the… Continue reading What is Internalized Homophobia?
The Difference Between Guilt and Shame [Transcript] In this blog, we will discuss the differences between guilt and shame. You may ask yourself why this distinction is important and it is, because knowing the difference can help you to manage the feelings that come up for you. One of the main differences between guilt and… Continue reading The Difference Between Guilt and Shame [Video]
Perfect Bodies. Expensive Clothes. Lavish Vacations. All these are great, but what if none of them makes the person who has them happy? Gay Men are notorious for being tastemakers and having their finger on the pulse of everything that is covetable. But did you ever wonder how this characterization came to be? Growing up… Continue reading Gay Shame: 5 Ways Gay Men Compensate
Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are bad, wrong or broken and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. It is a universal emotion that we all share when something we have done or not done could cause disconnection with others. Shame gets its power from staying hidden and keeping… Continue reading 4 Steps to Combat Shame
How many times has someone asked you ”what are you feeling?” You answer, “I don’t know; I guess I’m fine.” Fine is really not a feeling. Our emotions have a physiological sensation. We sense them in our bodies and sometimes it’s difficult to describe what we actually feel. By learning to connect with our emotions we can better… Continue reading Make Friends With Your Feelings
Is perfectionism an issue for you? Are you struggling with the idea that you must do everything perfectly? If you do it perfectly then you will be happy and so will those around you? The pressure to be perfect can be unbearable and cause us to feel anxious, stressed, disappointed, and even angry. It causes us… Continue reading How to Let Go of Perfectionism
Are you someone who is often feeling unhappy with how you look, ashamed about parts of your physique, or trying the latest fad diet? For many of us, our bodies are a frequent source of frustration, inadequacy or guilt. Shame, a toxic emotion which Miriam Webster defines as “a painful emotion caused by consciousness of… Continue reading How to Overcome Body Image Struggles: The First Steps
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