The following questions are related to ‘Sexuality’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: As I ask this question, I can feel myself getting angrier at the fact that I’m asking for help. Every day I find that I’m fighting with myself. I know I’m a lesbian but I can’t stand it. I dread thinking about what would happen if people found out. I’m not homophobic. My brother […]
Q: My five-year-old son has had four incidents now where he and a male friend have been involved in some form of sexual play. The incidents have always taken place at my house under my watchful eye and consist of my son requesting the other boy to show his penis, and asking the boy to […]
Q: I am a guy, and have three odd feelings: 1) I like wearing women’s clothes and shoes; 2) I feel like women should lift and carry me; 3) I feel excited when I see women riding motorcycles and are stronger than me. I get aroused by these three things. I really want to give […]
Q: I had a fiancé for over six years. I wanted to make sure he was the one I wanted to give my virginity to. After four years I gave it to him. He told me every day that I was the best he ever had. He said he was used for sex by every […]
Q: I am curious to know if it is normal for older teenagers to feel ashamed of their sexuality. My daughter is eighteen years old and has not once brought home a boy friend, or girl friend, for that matter. I have made it a point since she was very young to assure her that […]
Q: I’ve noticed patterns that my partner has. She seems to want to make love after hanging out with a certain person. This made me feel sick; when I realized the pattern, I would avoid being intimate, and wait at least a day before initiating anything sexual. We only make love maybe two or three […]
Q: I have very vague memories of my childhood. I grew up in a neglectful and abusive home. My mom was — and still is — an alcoholic and my dad was emotionally absent. We were poor, and so I spent my time at home doing nothing. I barely talked, and had no friends. I […]
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