Sexual orientation, according to the American Psychological Association, is an “enduring, romantic, or sexual attraction that one feels toward men, toward women or toward both.” The term is generally structured into the following: heterosexual (attraction to the opposite sex), homosexual (attraction to the same sex), and bisexual (attraction to both sexes).
5 Practical Tips for Dealing with Homophobia at Work
Homophobia comes in many forms. It can come as an insult, bullying, extreme intimidation, and violence. Homophobia can also be subtle; you could be ignored or you could be treated less favourably than others. When you get such discriminating behaviour from colleagues or your boss, the workplace can become a hostile environment.
How Gay Couples Can Successfully Negotiate an Open Relationship
While the LGBTIQ community has scored key victories in recent times with regards to same-sex marriage in some countries, numerous gay people still advocate the concept of the non-monogamous or ‘open relationship’.
7 Reasons Crystal Meth Addiction Is Slowly Killing the LGBT Community
There’s no doubt Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ‘ice’ is bad news. We all seem to know this, and yet there are people desperate enough for the high it brings to disregard all the other negative effects that go with it. The havoc that this illegal substance wreaks is definitely widespread, but it seems to have grown to epidemic magnitude in the LGBT community.
Survey: LGBTI People Are Less Happy and Have Poorer Health
A new survey has shown some interesting data on the health and happiness of people and 702 ABC Radio wanted me to comment on some of the findings. The results of this survey of 17,000 Australians showed that Australians living in the bush and those in childless de facto relationships are more likely to be happy than those living in metropolitan areas and married with children.
Coming Out As An LGBTI Person: What Are The Big Issues?
I recently spoke with Melbourne psychotherapist and counsellor Matt Glover on some of the big issues facing LGBTI people when they are coming out. Matt is quite an extraordinary guy, not only because he’s straight (he’s married with two children), but because he is a fiercely passionate and loyal advocate for LGBTI people and has made it his mission to improve the mental health of the LGBTI community.
Coming Out: The Importance of Compassion in Gay Relationships
Gay relationships draw surprisingly little interest from psychologists and counsellors when you consider that in many ways, the challenges gay couples experience can be much more complicated than heterosexual partnerships. Part of being in a minority when it comes to sexual orientation is that you are often unable to draw on your culture’s acceptance of you.
Gay Men: What Are The Issues That Prevent Them from Living Rewarding Lives?
Larry Cappel is a licensed psychotherapist and clinical counsellor in Denver, Colorado who specialises in working with gay men and the issues they struggle with. Larry is a certified teacher of mindfulness and meditation and has a passion for working with gay men and the issues that prevent them from living rich and rewarding lives.
Gay Relationship Advice: Why Do Gay Men Have Problems Forming Long-Term Intimate Relationships? [Audio]
Why do gay men have problems sustaining long-term intimate relationships? It’s a big question with no simple answer, but there are lots of reasons that contribute to the difficulties that gay men have in finding a long-term partner. Chicago therapist Brian Rzepczynski is known as The Gay Love Coach, and he recently interviewed me on the difficulties that gay singles and couples experience.
10 Reasons Why You’re Still a Single Gay Man
After working with literally hundreds of gay men for more than a decade, I’ve often caught myself wondering ‘why is this gay man single?’. You see, many of the gay men I’ve worked with are charming, well-educated, kind and caring, motivated in their careers, take care of their health, have networks of friends, are outgoing and gregarious, have a good sense of humour and generally enjoy life and people.
