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Category: Gay and Lesbian

  • Gay Men and ‘Sex Addiction’

    by Niclas Ericsson. Have you ever wondered if you are addicted to sex? Or have you had anxiety because you could not seem to stop surfing porn despite trying? In this case you are not alone. It is not uncommon for gay men to seek help for what they perceive as sex or porn addiction.…

  • Using Life Metaphors in Gay Counselling & Psychotherapy

    Metaphors provide a way for clients and therapists to work in partnership in counselling and psychotherapy. This article examines the use of metaphors in gay counselling to assist clients to come to their own interpretations and start finding answers and solutions to problems about relationships, friendship and trust.

  • 5 Top Tips if You are Gay or Bisexual and Want to Make Friends

    Shyness, or pressure to hide who they really are, can make it hard for some gay or bisexual people to make friends. Talking to a counsellor or therapist can be the first step in recovering confidence and meeting people.

  • 5 Things Gay Men and Lesbians Can Do to Feel Better About Sex

    Lesbians and gay men can experience discrimination as a result of ignorance and dominant attitudes in society about sex and relationships. Often these difficulties cause shame and fear about sex. Talking about sex and getting to know others with similar experiences can help lesbians and gay men to feel better about sex.