​5 Things You Need to Know About Pansexuality

It’s not the same as being bisexual.  Miley Cyrus’ relationship with Liam Hemsworth isn’t the only aspect of her love life she’s been talking about recently—she’s also been opening up about identifying as “pansexual.” In 2016, Cyrus told Variety that she had a hard time understanding her own gender and sexuality. “I always hated the […]
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5 Things You Need To Know About Demisexuality

Sure, you’ve heard of pansexuality (Miley Cyrus swears by it). But have you heard of demisexuality? In case you’re in the dark, a demisexual is a person who is not sexually attracted to someone until they’ve forged an emotional connection such as a trusting friendship, according to theDemisexuality Resource Center. Holly Richmond, Ph.D., a certified […]
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What It’s Like to Try to Have a Normal Sex Life After Rape

Physical intimacy can trigger or worsen PTSD, but regaining a fulfilling sex life is possible.Rape survivors are more than twice as likely to report pain during sex and nearly three times more at risk for pelvic floor dysfunctions (difficulty urinating, lower back pain) than other women. Other survivors don’t believe they deserve pleasure—or they suffer […]
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