Coming out to family members and friends can stir up a variety of emotions. More often than not, it can be scary and overwhelming. You might have a basic idea of how people will respond, but nothing can ever prepare you for the harsh reality of a non-affirming environment. It’s even worse when you have […]
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It might seem like sex is all around us, as a society. You’ve heard the phrase “sex sells,” and that people think about sex multiple times a day. But, what does it mean when you don’t connect with those things? What if you don’t have a lot of interest or desire in sex? It’s hard to
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How will you know if your teenager is using substances? Remember, you know you them better than anyone; you know their hobbies, habits, and personality. While it’s normal for teens and parents to sometimes clash, at the end of the day, you know what’s “normal” behavior for your child at this age. So, what should
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It’s a new school year, and for many young adults across the country, that means heading to college for the first time. Whether you’re preparing to go or you’ve recently moved into your new dorm, it’s perfectly normal to be a little nervous, or even anxious about college. It’s a completely new experience and likely
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Anxiety is the most common mental health condition across the globe. In the U.S., over 40 million Americans deal with some type of anxiety disorder, including people of color. It’s easy to assume that everyone experiences anxiety the same way, but that isn’t true. Anxiety doesn’t discriminate. People from all races and ethnic backgrounds experience
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Many people who get into a relationship with another person expect things to be monogamous. When one partner has sexual encounters outside of that relationship, it’s considered infidelity. The scope of today’s standard relationships is changing. People are exploring different arrangements that work for them, including consensual non-monogamy (CNM). Consensual non-monogamy is the practice of
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Performance anxiety impacts about 40% of adults in the U.S.—at least, to some degree. It can occur thanks to a variety of triggers. Some people have a fear of being on stage. Others get nervous speaking in front of crowds. Some people experience sexual performance anxiety in the with their partner(s). Whatever the case, it’s
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As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color), it can be difficult to find culturally competent care that fits both your mental and physical health needs and understands exceptions and steps that might need to be taken to make you feel more culturally comfortable. Unfortunately, far too many health professionals don’t take ethnic backgrounds
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The old saying about being your own worst enemy can feel very true when you struggle with shame and self-loathing. So many people deal with negative self-talk. It can be hard to look at yourself in the mirror each morning without feeling shameful, even when it’s undeserved. Thankfully, these feelings aren’t something you need to
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Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. The risk factors for it are relatively similar, no matter where you go. However, across the globe, and even across the country, cultural expectations can have a heavy influence on our experience with depression. There are some societies, including India and Korea,
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