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
Énasdemisexual describes an individual who experiences sexual attraction to only one person in their lifetime, and only after forming a deep emotional connection with that individual. This identity combines elements of Énassexual (a lifetime attraction to one individual) and demisexual (requiring a profound emotional bond for sexual attraction to occur). Énasdemisexual individuals may never feel … Read more
A Bambi Lesbian is a lesbian who finds fulfillment in affectionate, sensual, non-sexual acts, such as cuddles, hugs, and kisses, rather than focusing on sexual activities. This identity highlights the value of intimacy and emotional connection over physical sexual interaction. Bambi Lesbians often prioritize building deep, meaningful relationships through affection and closeness, redefining how intimacy … Read more
The term “daddy issues” is widely used. It has become a catch-all term to describe almost everything a woman does when it comes to sex and relationships: if she ejaculates “too fast,” if she can’t have an orgasm, if she seeks reassurance or wants to be protected, if she prefers older men, likes to be … Read more
Do dreams have a deeper meaning? Can you discover hidden desires and ambitions by analyzing your dreams? Many people wonder if their nocturnal adventures are more than a random collection of images. Dreams can provide a glimpse into your subconscious and offer insights into emotions and desires you may not notice during the day. From … Read more
When life is unpleasant or upsetting, people often use fantasy as a way to escape reality. Fantasy is one of the defense mechanisms or coping mechanisms the brain can use to escape reality. What is a defense mechanism? When you have difficult emotions or impulses you often look for ways to deal with these unwanted … Read more
Splitting is a defense mechanism in which you view something, someone, or yourself as “all good” or “all bad.” A person who splits sees the world in terms of black or white, all or nothing. It is an inability to integrate positives and negatives into one whole; often you alternately idealize and devalue something or … Read more
What is emotional incest? In emotional incest, a child is used by an adult for emotional gratification. When a parent goes to his or her child for emotional support or treats him or her more like a spouse than a child, psychologists call it emotional incest. The child is forced to support the adult by … Read more
Demiromantic describes an individual who only experiences romantic attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Unlike those who may feel romantic attraction immediately or in passing, demiromantic individuals require significant time and connection before experiencing such feelings. This orientation exists within the demi- spectrum and highlights the importance of emotional intimacy as a precursor to … Read more
