Aegoromantic is the romantic counterpart to aegosexual. It describes people who imagine or enjoy romantic scenarios, but do not include themselves in these fantasies. Attraction is felt at a distance, often directed at the idea of relationships between others, without the desire to take part personally. Like aegosexuality, aegoromantic identity is part of the aromantic … Read more
Aegosexual, sometimes called autochorissexual, is a sexual orientation where a person feels attraction that is separate from their own involvement. People who identify as aegosexual may experience arousal or sexual fantasies, but these fantasies do not include themselves as participants. Instead, attraction is directed at others or at imagined situations, often from a third person … Read more
Aego, also known as autochoris, is an orientation prefix that describes attraction which does not center the self. The word is derived from Latin, combining a meaning “without” and ego meaning “myself.” This creates the sense of “attraction without myself.” It is placed under the asexual spectrum because it describes attraction that often feels detached … Read more
Ceterosexual is a sexual orientation in which someone feels attraction specifically toward non binary people. It is distinct from orientations like heterosexuality or homosexuality, since those are defined in relation to the gender binary. Ceterosexuality centers non binary individuals and recognizes attraction to genders outside of male and female. People who identify as ceterosexual may … 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
You chose the right counselor, you dealt with your initial issues and now you are in love with your therapist. If this has happened to you, you are not the only one. Many people fall in love with their psychiatrist or psychologist during their treatment. A good therapist will provide a safe haven to reveal … Read more
The history of psychiatry is a fascinating story of progress, setbacks and changes in the way we understand and treat mental health. From the earliest ideas about mental illness to modern treatments, psychiatry has come a long way. In this timeline, we discover the key moments that have shaped the development of the field. Early … 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
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
Autosexual refers to individuals who are primarily sexually attracted to themselves rather than others. This orientation can be distinct or coexist with other sexual orientations. Autosexual people often find that their main source of sexual desire or attraction is directed inward and can include feeling most aroused by their own body or engaging in sexual … Read more
