LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Issues

On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), citing the welfare of children as part of its rationale. The majority concluded that DOMA “… ... Read More

With gay rights making big advances, more gay couples are coming forth to dismantle the stereotype that their relationships are superficial and brief. The truth is they can be just as committed ... Read More

Thanks for your question. It sounds like there are a tangle of conflicts here and I empathize with what I think I hear in your question, which is that you are having feelings which are ... Read More

If you live in the United States, you are probably aware of the growing momentum of the movement to grant gay people the right to marry: the marriage equality movement. With eleven states ... Read More

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) population are more vulnerable to psychological issues than heterosexual individuals simply because of the stigma ... Read More

In my work with gay couples over the years, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon that occurs when a relationship is on the rocks. For most lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans (LGBT) couples ... Read More

It is theorized that social stigma based on gender nonconformity plays a big role in the stigma surrounding transgender individuals. Stigma expressed as discrimination, harassment, and ... Read More

The legalization of same-sex marriage has been a hot topic across the globe in recent months. Canada, Australia, and the United States are a few of several countries rallying to legalize ... Read More

Keeping your needs and feelings secret can be disastrous in any relationship, but for those who find themselves in a serodiscordant relationship, it can lead to hurt feelings, misunderstandings, ... Read More

Adolescents experience unique stressors. In addition to facing stress associated with family issues, childhood experiences, and academic concerns, they also face stress related to peer ... Read More

The rates of HIV and STIs are alarmingly high among the gay and bisexual community. In New York City, the rates are even higher, as there is a large concentration of bisexual and gay men ... Read More

According to a recent study led by Judith P. Andersen of the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto in Canada, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults are more likely to ... Read More