Amatonormativity is the idea that a romantic relationship is more important than other relationships. It is often assumed that everyone wants a partner, and that relationship should be central to life. Those without a relationship are then seen as incomplete or the exception. The term comes from social philosophy and is primarily used in conversations … Read more
What does being nonbinary mean? Non-binary is a term for people who do not identify as male or female. They fall outside the binary genders seen as the norm in many societies. Some feel partially related to both. Others experience their gender as something outside these categories. The meaning of nonbinary varies from person to … Read more
What is third sex or third gender? The term third sex or third gender is used for people who do not feel at home within the binary gender system. In some cultures, there is a specific social or spiritual role for such people. They do not fall under “man” or “woman,” but are a recognized … Read more
What is spiritual bypassing? Many people use spirituality to avoid difficult feelings and problems. They meditate to push away anger, take refuge in yoga to avoid confrontations, or try to attract abundance with manifestation techniques instead of addressing their financial problems. This is called spiritual bypassing. Psychotherapist John Welwood noted in the 1980s that spirituality … Read more
What makes you who you are? Why do people differ so much in their behavior, feelings and thoughts? According to Sigmund Freud, personality formation begins in early childhood and proceeds through a series of psychosexual stages. Freud argued that children face inner conflicts and urges at different stages of development. How these conflicts are resolved, … Read more
Why do people sometimes make irrational choices? Why do you feel guilty when you’ve done something wrong, even if no one catches you? Why do you sometimes have to fight against your own desires? According to Freud, this is because of a constant battle inside us: a battle between desires, reality and morality. In 1923, … Read more
A zucchini is an informal term used to refer to one’s partner in a queerplatonic relationship. A queerplatonic relationship (QPR) is characterized by a deep, intimate bond that transcends the traditional boundaries of friendship but does not necessarily meet the expectations of a romantic relationship. A zucchini can be of any romantic or sexual orientation … Read more
What is ¿gender? ¿Gender is a xenogender that is unique to Latino and Hispanic communities. It represents a gender experience so specific and culturally rooted that it cannot be adequately described in Dutch; or most other languages. The essence of ¿gender lies beyond traditional gender categories and defies classification within conventional terms or associations. This … Read more
Jaro, also known as Jarilo or Gerovit in some Slavic traditions, is the Slavic deity who embodies the energy and renewal of spring. His name is derived from the Slavic root jar, meaning strength, youth, and spring. As a god of fertility, he symbolizes the awakening of the earth, the return of warmth, and the … Read more
