6 Ways to Support Someone Who Came Out
Coming out as LGBT can be a terrifying ordeal. The uncertainty of figuring out whether someone is safe or not to come out to can…
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7 Things Asexual People Want You to Know
Asexuality is an extremely misunderstood sexual identity. Sexual intimacy is important for many of us. Because most of society deems sexual attraction important, asexuals are…
Brain Scans Show New Information About Being Trans
Gender dysphoria continues to be an important issue in the trans and gender fluid community today. If you’d like to know more information about gender…
8 Things to Know Before Coming Out
So you’ve figured out your sexuality/gender identity. Great! It’s a very important step to take in living out the rest of your life comfortably. But…
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender Dysphoria is a complex condition in which a person feels an inner conflict between their assigned gender, and the gender they identify with. People…
Here’s What You Need to Know about Conversion Therapy
Gay conversion therapy, while extremely controversial, has proven itself to be a worldwide prominent fixture. Its practice continues in most countries around the globe as…
8 LGBTQ+ Webcomics That You Should Read
In an entertainment world dominated by heteronormative media, finding quality stories that center mainly around queer characters can be like finding a needle in a…
On how “Love, Simon” Handles Coming Out
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that “Love, Simon” Made its North American release last weekend, on Friday, March 16th. The film…
Why do Some Men Sound “Gay”?
I’m sure this is a sore topic for many. After all, it sounds a little mean to ask, doesn’t it? “Why do gay guys talk…
7 Bisexual Stereotypes That Need to Be Cancelled
We view the LGBTQ community as a group of people who have endured similar hardships and work to support each other as we fight for…
U-Hauling: Why Lesbians Face Higher Risk For Love Addiction
What is U-Hauling? You may or may not have heard the common lesbian stereotype of the “urge to merge”, otherwise known as “U-hauling”. Not to…
LGBTQ+: The Mental Effects of Not Being Accepted
In the Closet When it came to the word “gay”, my neighborhood was pretty conservative. I grew up in Catholic schools, and not much was…
Sexual Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community
WARNING: This article discusses intense topics regarding various types of sexual assault. We here at Psych2Go take the mental well-being of our readers very seriously.…
Bystander Intervention in Cases of LGBT Discrimination- An Interview with Adrienna Dessel
LGBT students face bullying on campuses and schools just for belonging to that group. Sometimes they are left alone to defend themselves even when there…
GENDER REVOLUTION AND PARENTS: AN INTERVIEW WITH SEAN GROVER
The gender norms are changing, and Sean Grover, L.C.S.W., is here to guide parents through it. Sean is a psychotherapist, a public speaker and an…
How sexual minority adolescents cope with stress- An interview with Dr. Jeremy T Goldbach
Sexual minority adolescents are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, self harm, substance abuse, suicide ideation and attempts due to minority stress. The study…
Under the Rainbow, what it’s like to study LGBT+ issues- an Interview with Ritch C. Savin-Williams
Happy pride month to those who are out and those who are not. Either way, it’s okay. Coming out is different for everyone, especially since…
Can Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Lead to Depression?
Gender Identity and sexual orientation is an important aspect of who we are. But now-a-days there has been many atrocities and misjudgments towards others who…