I definitely do with anxiety. I've been better at managing it thanks to therapy and working on those skills but whenever I'm not anxious I always feel like I "should" be since I'm so used to this. I am trying to get out of that mindset since I want to get better and I feel physically uncom...

It does. I just left her a message saying she can talk to me if she needs anything, since, like you said, I'm not sure what she needs. I think my problem with helping people is that I've been through so much mental pain myself - not with circumstances, I've actually been rather fortunate overall, bu...

So I have this online friend I've known with for a few years. I recently found out that her family has been having some financial issues (she lives at home like me) and she has to move out of her house, they have to find someone else to stay, her dad's struggling to find a new job (and she mentioned...

I also suffer from anxiety, so yes, I can see how that would come into play. Mental illness makes us more insecure of who we really are and that in itself can cause a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. Unfortunately, too, due to LGBT+ discrimination, may individuals suffer from anxiety or other emotion...

I can tell you that a lot of us here have been questioning our sexuality, and a lot of us are still uncertain. I understand what it's like to want some clarification on what your sexuality is. It can be confusing and uncomfortable not knowing which category you feel like you fit in. The thing about ...

Is it possible to sleep at someone else's house right now?

I've experienced insomnia in the past. Usually I notice that it's because something is bothering me; you've already pinpointed that dysphoria was keeping you up. While I have not personally experienced that, I know there are a few things you can do to help with insomnia. A lot of times just staying ...

Yeah, some people genuinely hate Obama for some reason or another due to political reasons, but I've seen others use thinly disguised racism to hate on him (i.e. questioning where he was born though they never asked another president). And of course the accusations that he was Muslim (though that sh...

It really bothers me that Donald Trump won the presidency. I knew this would be a disaster so I didn't vote for him, but he won, and it's even worse than I thought! I'm so frustrated with the move to repeal the ACA, the way the administration is treating immigrants, women, other minorities, and ever...

True. People do view breast as sexual, though I would argue the same could be said for topless men. I think one of the reason it still bothers me is that there seems to be shame surrounding women's breast, like they're doing something inherently wrong with exposing a part of their body (even if it's...

Why can't women be shirtless but men can? Before I cry out sexism (because I have a strong feeling it is but could be wrong) is there any reason for it? I understand women not wanting to go shirtless if it's not comfortable, but that goes with anyone! I hope it's not the whole "breast is distra...

I didn't think about that until now. I'm still trying to get out of my head that penis-vagina intercourse is the only "real" sex there is. The other day I was talking to my brother about sex and how I didn't like penetration and he said something like "What else would you do?" It...

There's definitely the whole "all women experiment in college/are bisexual/etc." stereotype that really invalidates female sexuality. But I feel like in terms of acceptance, women on women relationships are more "accepted" than man on man relationships. It's because of the weird ...

That makes sense. I thought it had something to do with ejaculation but I also heard it being used with orgasms. Thanks!

This is a stupid question, but what is cum/cumming/etc.? I know it has to do with sex but I don't know exactly what it is and have yet found clear answer.

Hi, Jordan! The wonderful thing about sexuality is that it's fluid. I dare say most people do not fit perfectly into one sexuality category - completely straight, completely gay, etc. Our sexuality changes overtime and for some people, that could mean their sexuality itself changes. Not knowing whic...

I know you've already gotten great advice from Heather, but I just wanted to add something since my experience was somewhat similar to yours. I used to think I was straight but started questioning mu sexuality during my teen years. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I'm bi but like Heathe...

I love the lyrics to Katy Perry's "Firework". It really helps my self-esteem. Also "Perfect" by P!nk, "Brave" by Sara Barellies, "Last Hope" by Paramore, and generally uplifting songs. I have a playlist of confidence boosting sons to help bring my spirits up

I really don't get the negative stereotypes surrounding bisexuality. There are so many connotations but these are the ones that come to mind: 1. Bisexuals are just confused and are really straight/gay. 2. Bisexuality is just a phrase. 3. Bisexuals cannot commit because they are attracted to everyone...

Yeah, now I remember looking back in history about the whole "chasisty" and "purity" surrounding some more conservative Christian sects. And there is a lot of those religious thoughts embedded in American culture. I just wish it weren't that way, but I guess it is up to us as ind...

What is it with the taboo surrounding sex in America? On the one hand, sex is glamorized a lot in the media since the phrase "sex sells", but on the other hand, I feel like people don't like to talk about sex IRL. I know it's personal, but I mean in the context of sex being seen as "b...

That's kind of where I'm at now. I feel like sexuality and romanticism are very closely connected, but I know for some people it isn't (mostly, like you said, someone who is asexual/aromantic but has a sexuality/romantic attraction). The human experience really is quite diverse; I'm really starting ...

Is there a difference between romantic and sexual attraction? I've seen a few people post about sexual v romantic orientation and had a bit of difficulty distinguishing the two; they seem so intertwined and some people define sexual orientation as not just sexual attraction but also romantic. At the...

That is a good point - I guess I get carried away into my fantasies sometimes that I forget there'd be a lot more conversation before jumping into bed thanks for getting back to me,

Thanks for the response! I've read over the article and I've read others that mention why penetration might be uncomfortable or just not someone's thing. I prefer outercourse right now but I suppose that could change. I think my problem was that I keep thinking if I get into a relationship with some...