How to come out as bi
Originally Published on ChoosingTherapy.com
Author: Brian Ackerman, LCSW
Bisexual people experience both same-sex and opposite-sex sexual attraction, but can also include attraction to any/all genders. Coming out as bi can feel confusing, daunting, and overwhelming. But it can also be exciting, joyful, and liberating. This article provides a guide for bi folks on the unique considerations for coming out as bisexual.
Internalized Homophobia: Signs, Effects, & How to Deal With It
Originally published on ChoosingTherapy.com
Author: Brian Ackerman, LCSW
Internalized homophobia refers to a conscious, subconscious, or unconscious belief by LGBTQ+ individuals that same-sex sexual attraction, behaviors, and relationships are wrong or unacceptable. This occurs because all of us–LGBTQ+ folks included–are socialized in a heteronormative culture that asserts that heterosexual attraction, behavior, and intimate relationships are the only valid experiences and expressions of sexuality.