Hi! So I'm a gay woman. I've never dated or hooked up with anyone before, but I'm open to the idea. The problem is I basically have no idea how any of this works. At my previous school there wasn't a huge dating or hookup culture. For a variety of reasons, most of my close friends are cishet men. I ...

Thanks so much, this has all been super helpful!

So I've been spending some time lately exploring my sexuality, with regards to like fantasy and masturbating. I've found the "How to approach sexual fantasy and desire on your own terms" article really helpful, especially in how it suggests taking note of what specific things you find plea...

Yes, thank you so much! That makes sense, and just reading your response was very helpful and validating.

Thanks for the helpful response! That does make sense.

To answer your question, I think I'm a pretty self-conscious person in general and tend to overanalyze—but that usually doesn't stop me from daydreaming anyways. It's only sexual things that I have trouble fantasizing about. Not sure why.

Thanks for the super quick response. I think what you're saying makes sense. I guess there's a couple of things that are still bothering me, though. You said that "Objectification is when you deny someone's...agency...and replace it with basically seeing them as an object or tool to serve your ...

Hello! Apologies in advance if a similar question has already been asked. So recently I've been trying to get more in touch with my sexuality. I have been sure enough that I am attracted to women to identify as lesbian, but since I've never had any romantic or sexual experiences with other people I'...