Podcasts about Sexual fluidity

Are people “born gay”? What do science, psychology and the Church tell us about the origins of same-sex attractions? Is there hope for men and women who are struggling with unwanted same sex attractions? Today I sit down with Michael Gasparro, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. We discuss his personal journey with same-sex attraction and explore the insights and powerful healing stories he's gathered from supporting hundreds of clients. Plus, we discuss what parents can do to  raise sexually healthy children. Join us for this important conversation! Help support the show by joining our Locals community! You will receive special perks like access to member-only content, a community of other listeners, the ability to ask upcoming guests questions and much more! https://lilarose.locals.com/support A big thank you to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/   Check out our Sponsors:   -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9  Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off!   00:00:00 - Intro00:01:03 - Welcome, Michael00:10:47 - Seven Weeks00:12:02 - "Conversion Therapy"?00:17:00 - What is reintegrative therapy?00:19:36 - How do same-sex attractions originate?00:22:07 - How much of same-sex attraction is genetic?00:28:39 - What are some other environmental factors?00:28:52 - Covenant Eyes00:30:11 - Promote parenting that reflects, not corrects00:33:19 - Early sexual exposure and abuse00:37:16 - What is a “gay child”?00:46:50 - EMDR is one method00:49:38 - Define our terms - what is marriage?00:53:58 - Gay Men and OCD00:56:45 - Don't minimize spiritual healing01:00:22 - Prevention is better than treatment01:03:10 - Sex Education01:07:54 - False vs True Compassion01:13:39 - Should someone struggling w/ sexual addiction be in a relationship?01:15:59 - Priests and same sex attractions?01:19:01 - Sexual Fluidity is real01:31:45 - Conclusion

Let's talk about the sexual spectrum with our favorite educator, Ley David Elliot Crey, PhD!Support the show

This week, Laurie speaks with renowned relationship coach and dating expert, Dr. Frankie Bashan! Dr. Frankie Bashan is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working with couples and individuals and specialized training in the field of trauma. She also received her board certification in sex therapy in 2022. She possesses a unique combination of formal training, innate emotional intelligence, and communication skills that allow her to help couples struggling with relationship issues of all kinds. Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half. In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles. Dr. Frankie's coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. You can follow Dr. Frankie:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/ Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinasmatchmaker To learn more about Laurie and her team, visit http://carolinasmatchmaker.com

Join us as we navigate the often misunderstood and under-explored territory of heteroflexibility. In a society increasingly embracing the fluid spectrum of sexuality, this episode offers a deep dive into the heart of what it means to identify outside traditional labels. We bring personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and a touch of humor to demystify and celebrate the complexities of sexual identity. Whether you're well-versed in LGBTQ+ topics or new to the conversation, this episode provides a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of human sexuality. Key Discussion Points:Defining Heteroflexibility: How it differs from bisexuality and bicuriosity.Personal experiences and observations of heteroflexibility.The controversy and criticism surrounding heteroflexibility.Comparing heteroflexibility and homoflexibility.The evolving nature of sexual identity labels in 2024.Celebrity influences on perceptions of sexual fluidity.The importance of open discussions about sexual identity. Timestamped Highlights:[00:15] Introduction to Heteroflexibility[09:30] Sexual identity labels and their implications[15:15] Controversies around the concept[22:00] Embracing self-discovery in sexual identity ___LINKS:Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and X.Join the Gayborhood free newsletter or paid membership for bonus episode content.Read more about every episode on our website.___SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! xx Daniel and Garet

Original Airdate: March 25, 2009Spinning out of an "O Magazine" article about women who leave men to be with other women, Oprah talks to Jackie Warner, star of Bravo's "Work Out," and the straight trainer with whom she's enjoyed a relationship; Chris, a woman who came out as a lesbian during a 2006 episode of Oprah, but who is now involved with a man; Dr. Lisa Diamond, a woman's sexuality expert and author of "Sexual Fluidity," about women who become attracted to women. Oprah also talks to Carol Leifer and Lori Wolf, via Skype, about their then 12-year relationship and how they make it work. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

Welcome to Matt & Harry!A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.This week, Matt chats to author and everyone's favourite TV doctor, Dr Ranj! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellington Wells is a writer and stand up comedian who was raised in Vermont and Hamden, CT where her dad, a Neuroscientist, would threaten to be her sex ed teacher when she would misbehave… which is obviously any kids nightmare! In this episode we talk about: Why do we refuse to see our parents or kids as people who have sex? The dangers of Italian men (but just the Italian ones, I guess) Following the heteronormative script If you're not feeling it… DON'T DO IT UTIs! They suck! The rules we make up for ourselves in our heads Astrology and forgiveness Partners reflecting back to you Bioindividuality… it's a thing! Communication is hard, (not) sponsored by Dunkin' Will my mom do my podcast? I believe the children are our future… You can find Ellington on Instagram at @ellingtonwells, on YouTube @ellingtonwells and on their website ellingtonwells.format.com ------- If you're pickin' up what we're putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out! Stay connected through Birds and Bees Don't Fck on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & follow your host @ArielleZadok Like to watch? Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube! ------- Want to help raise money for men's mental health, prostate and testicular cancer research? Great! Arielle is the Los Angeles host of the Distinguished Gentleman's Drive happening worldwide on Sunday September 24th and you can make a donation and learn more here: https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/driver/BabesInClassics

Dez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization.

Sexual fluidity, like the term, might hint at refers to a person's sexual preferences being flexible. Many people tend to identify with one particular type of sexual orientation.For instance, someone might identify as heterosexual, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, gay, etc. However, people who identify as sexually fluid don't commit to a particular sexual orientation or identity. They don't ascribe to any of these labels.1  Support the show

Sexual fluidity, like the term, might hint at refers to a person's sexual preferences being flexible. Many people tend to identify with one particular type of sexual orientation.For instance, someone might identify as heterosexual, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, gay, etc. However, people who identify as sexually fluid don't commit to a particular sexual orientation or identity. They don't ascribe to any of these labels.1  Support the show

Happy Pride Month from Sexvangelicals! We kick off June by talking with our new Marketing and Communications Director, Maddie Upson, about her experiences navigating queerness inside and outside of religious contexts. This is one of the most riveting conversations we've had about queerness on our podcast. Check out our conversations about: Jenga Pieces (14:00): Julia uses the metaphor that deconstruction is like removing pieces of a Jenga Tower; eventually, it all comes crashing down. Maddie shares, “The first time I went to a party and someone offered me alcohol, I've been prepared my entire life for that. The Church said like, they're gonna try to get you to do drugs and you just gotta stand strong. And they [the partygoers] were like, okay. And they just bopped off. And I was like, well, this wasn't the spiritual haggling that I had expected as they led me to believe. And I started realizing these, like non-believers were way more respectful of my decisions than most of the Christians I grew up with.” When Maddie saw that people weren't forcing drugs on her and her Christian values weren't being attacked, a Jenga piece was pulled out.  Capacity during Deconstruction (20:00): Julia reflects on Maddie's story and explains how during the deconstruction process it's understandable and normal that she did not have the capacity to explore her sexuality. “So it is such a good point that you just didn't have the capacity to engage bisexuality or queerness and that wasn't a cop-out or, any other negative thing that was just where you were at the time and all your other capacities were utilized in other ways. You didn't have anything else left for that.” Deconstruction takes up a lot of our mind's energy and space, and there is no shame in making realizations about ourselves later in life, there is no such thing as “being late.”  Hair Cutting and Patriarchy (25:00): Maddie shares, “I buzzed my head and I was like, I'm not pretty anymore. But not in a sad way, right? Like I am still attractive, I can be so many other adjectives now. That person in the mirror belongs to me.” The Church and mainstream culture seem to agree on a few things: the idea that women need long pretty hair and make-up seems to be one of them. Of course, the amount of make-up and clothing varies, but the expectations set on women by the patriarchy are harmful and limiting to our self-expression.  Labels (39:50): Jeremiah summarizes, “Queer is all-encompassing. Whereas bisexual, like still in some ways is a word that centers around the gender binary. You're either attracted to men, you're either attracted to women. Oh, you could be attracted to both. Maddie, what you're talking about that given all these different types of attraction that happen is like my levels of attraction are situational, are circumstantial.” Labels can be constricting, and not that they are bad, they're not, but a lot of people do not fall into the gay, straight, or bisexual labels, but find themselves identifying more with the term “queer” or just sexually fluid. It's okay to not have a label. All that matters is practicing safe and consensual sex with whomever it may be.  Coming Out (45:00): Maddie shares, “Coming out can imply that this is something really important that you need to tell people and you're gonna have some questions and you're gonna have to be ready for them, instead of just being. It also implies that the default is heterosexuality.” Coming out shouldn't be an expectation of queer people; nobody owes anyone an explanation for their sexuality. Coming out may be meaningful and important, however, it should not be the expectation of every queer person to inform everyone in their lives that they are queer. We do not need to divulge every piece of information about ourselves, especially with sexuality, because we may be sexually fluid, and there should not be the expectation that every time we date someone of a different gender an entire announcement has to be made.  We hope you have a fantastic Pride Month, however you choose to celebrate. Let's heal together!

We have big news! We hired a new Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Maddie Upson, and we're excited to introduce you to her in a two part episode. In this episode, Maddie describes her experience growing up in a homeschool connected with the Evangelical Church in Arkansas, including: Fitting into the Church (8:00): Maddie explains that her church and homeschool had one major goal: to keep people (men and women) in their “godly” roles. “You are assessed at how well you can read the implicit rules and you get rewarded if you stay within those rules and you will get kind of smacked down if you're kind of to out the line. It's really about how well you can read the room and you're rewarded for that.” Conversations about Sexuality (14:00): Maddie describes the gender roles she learned: “For men and women, the messages specifically about gender and sexuality was more about what wasn't said. It was very common to like to talk about men and boys are visual creatures. They are addicted to porn. It's on us [women] to not just enforce our purity, but theirs as well, and how we dress, how we act.” Maddie speaks about how not only did Church leadership, but parents, expected girls to be the monitors for boys' sexuality.  Anger (23:00): Julia talks about how anger can be used and geared towards justice and is not something to be demonized.“ Certainly like any emotion, people can misuse anger just like they could misuse anything. But I wish that in all spheres, in and outside of the church, we could actually be able to embrace anger for the important role that is necessary, particularly in terms of justice. And it sounds like from a very young age, you had experiences with anger that were demonized, and then eventually you got to the point in which you said, okay, no, I'm no longer going to wait for the boys to bait me.” Anger and Boundaries (25:00): Maddie explores the power of anger when someone disrespects your boundaries. “Anger's such a powerful emotion because it allows you to carve out space and hold your boundaries in a way that shame and fear can kind of incapacitate you. While there are pros and cons, anger is one of the few emotions that really, I think, shores you up and you can push it back on things. A boundary's been violated. And so I think I came to have like a really, maybe an unhealthy, but still like very strong relationship with my anger because it protected me and it would help me create space for myself when people were trying to take my breathing room.” Anger and Changing the System (33:00): Jeremiah suggests, “While anger has the capacity to bring more immediate change or at least call for immediate change to the systems that exist that aren't working…That's something that 30-somethings, 50 something struggle with. Do I change the system? And if I do change the system, what are the consequences? And do I want to deal with the consequences of that?” Maddie responds, “I think that especially for women, anger is a necessary thing. And I honestly wish in the church, more women were able to feel free, to feel angry because there's a lot to be angry about.” The church controls our bodies, our tongues, and our “purity,” so why shouldn't we be angry? At the end of the episode, Maddie talks with us about cheese, the black market, Boston, and her love for Wonder Woman. We're so thankful to have Maddie on our team! Let's heal together!

As a young kid, Chris L'Amarca suffered from a body pain that she thought all kids experienced. It was only later in life that she realized that her body pain is a rare one. This consistent pain has caused this queer teacher to leave the classroom and focus her entire life on her health. We are lucky to have this conversation because earlier this year Chris was saying ‘goodbye' to loved ones. Somehow, she is with us today and sharing her story on Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+.This episode is part storytelling but is also full of instruction.  There must be the latter when there is a bunch of rare diseases involved.  These diseases include Addison's Disease, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Raynaud's, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.And yes . . . you will likely spend time after WebMDing what you have learned.  Chris shares her story with calm and remarkable poise.  Or should I say instead, L'Amarcable Poise. All of this plus discussion around being a queer instructor and what it means when intersectionality is at play.Support the show

"Whatever" -- that's how the actress Maria Bello describes her sexual orientation. Her "love who you love" attitude toward sexuality, regardless of gender, is often referred to as fluidity. In this favorite episode from the archives, Maria joins the Sugars to discuss a couple of letters having to do with the confusion and complications that can accompany a shift in one's sexual preferences and partnerships. This episode was originally published on March 3rd, 2017.

In this episode, you'll learn two concepts that can give you less shame and more hope on your journey of outgrowing porn. Resources mentioned in this episode:Sexual Fluidity in Males and Females by Lisa Diamond The Porn Free Man 2023 Conference (now available)Take the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

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Jeremiah and Julia continue their series on the Seven Deadly Sexual Sins, According to the Church, with the deadliest of the “sins”, as we were reminded over the weekend in Colorado Springs: Don't be gay. They discuss the different ways that the combination of “Don't be gay” and “Don't have sex before you get married” negatively impacted their development.  They then describe two binaries that the church (and other institutions) place around queerness: 1) Either you're gay or you're straight; 2) Either you're "born this way" or queerness was socialized into you. Julia and Jeremiah close the episode by discussing three strategies to navigate the homophobia of the church and broadening practices of sexuality.

Ready to learn about bicuriosity, queerness, + pansexuality? In this sexy episode I break down what each identity means, how identity influences the culture and why men have a harder time being able to explore their identity. This episode may inspire you to play into your gay. ...If you want to. (Consensually, of course.) In this episode you'll hear: -What bicuriosity, bisexuality, queerness, + pansexuality really means -Dr Cat's personal journey in exploring sexual fluidity and attraction -The Kinsey Scale and The Klein Sexual Orientation Grid -The unique challenges in gender + exploration when not cisgendered -Why men have a harder time being able to explore their sexuality (if they choose to) -Can I be bisexual if I haven't kissed the same gender? (What qualifies someone to identify as “bisexual”) -Bi-sexual + bi-curious events that you can attend -Dr. Cat's favorite thing about sex with women -How you can learn the best tips for increasing that passion in sex and how to harness your seductress energy with me in my 6 week course, Erotically Undone. Notes from the show: Skirt Club: https://skirtclub.co.uk/home LXZ: instagram.com/lxzevents/?hl=en Want more? Start your journey to coming back home to your body + developing a sensual relationship. Grab my FREE Sensual Sundays Guide full of all my favorite products + Sunday ritual to reconnect with your pleasure once again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays If you're desiring a deeper dive into the lifestyle of sensual pleasure, come join me for a 14 day initiation into Sensual Awakening. Learn the foundations of activating your pleasure senses, creating luxury without expense, + cultivating a lovership with your body, again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Sexual Fluidity??? Whats That? Often times others think about sexual orientation as a stable characteristic of the self, they think that people are just born a certain way. While true that others do demonstrate stability in their sexual orientations throughout their life, not everyone does. Many people experience some degree of sexual fluidity, which can manifest in unexpected shifts in identity and expression over time. To be clear, this isn't to say that sexuality is a conscious choice that people can simply change at will at any time, nor is it to say that your sexual orientation isn't on a genetic or biological basis; rather, it's just that sexuality can be more dynamic across the lifespan than you might think. For this episode of the podcast, I took a deep dive into the science of sexual fluidity as far as my perspective, as I also share what drove me to identify as fluid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deviant-behaviour/message

    Clement is joined by Registered Counsellor and Sex Educator, Casey Blake where they define what is sexual fluidity. They look at how sexual attractions may change over time and how people may also experience changes in who they are attracted to, who they have sex with, and which labels they use to describe their sexual orientationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roughly 10% of men and 14% of women admit to having same-sex attraction, yet only a small percentage of each group identifies as gay/lesbian. Today's three-way conversation with Shane O'Neill (Proven Men Ministries), Drew Boa (Husband Material) and Sathiya talks about experiencing same-sex attraction as a heterosexual man, why our binary approach to sexuality often creates a lot of confusion in Christian circles, and why sexual fluidity and hetero-fluidity are necessary concepts for us to truly make sense of our God-given attraction. Regardless of your sexual orientation, this episode is worth a listen if you want to better understand your own attractions, curiosities, and thought life with a Bible-based and research-backed lens. Listen to: Episode 147 - The (Broken) Link Between Sexual Interest and Orientation Follow Husband Material, Proven Ministries, and Sathiya on Instagram Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Roughly 10% of men and 14% of women admit to having same-sex attraction, yet only a small percentage of each group identifies as gay/lesbian. Today's three-way conversation with Shane O'Neill (Proven Men Ministries), Drew Boa (Husband Material) and Sathiya talks about experiencing same-sex attraction as a heterosexual man, why our binary approach to sexuality often creates a lot of confusion in Christian circles, and why sexual fluidity and hetero-fluidity are necessary concepts for us to truly make sense of our God-given attraction. Regardless of your sexual orientation, this episode is worth a listen if you want to better understand your own attractions, curiosities, and thought life with a Bible-based and research-backed lens. Listen to: Episode 147 - The (Broken) Link Between Sexual Interest and Orientation   Follow Husband Material, Proven Ministries, and Sathiya on Instagram Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse  

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend marinated chicken recipes and real NyQuil usages. WTF? Is it time to get your new (and improved!) COVID booster? This CDC quiz can help you find out! Then, Laura comes clean about her last booster. Adnan Syed, whose story made international headlines thanks to Serial and Undisclosed Podcast, has been freed. Should we be concerned that cursive is being taught less and less in public schools? Does the panel write in cursive? (Do they write by hand at all?) What did we learn in school that isn't helping us today? What didn't we learn that we wish we had? A Confessional about Sexual Fluidity has us asking ourselves and our Patrons... have you ever been attracted to someone outside of your typical sexual orientation? Introducing 'Dark Brandon Watch': a new segment where we run through the latest coming out of the Biden Administration. Chloé looooves this week's tangible recommendations: 'The Patient' on FX (Andrew), Apple Cider Vinegar (Laura), and Sally Hanson dry & go drops (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon: It's a WTF News edition! If an avalanche of sex toys spills onto the highway, is it stealing to take one? Speaking of sex toys, who knew anal beads could be the secret in a successful chess match? Central Florida loves celebrating its "cooters," and a Southwest airlines pilot is over all y'all's dick pics.

On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave considers the past two decades of our culture's teaching on gender and sexual fluidity, why Christian families must disciple their children and relatives, how and why marriage is under attack today, and how and why a biblical worldview and lifeview help the Christian. What you'll hear in this episode Our culture's thoughts on gender and sexual fluidity have been over the past two decades. What Christian families can do to disciple their children and relatives. Why everyone is either a good or bad theologian. How and why marriage is under attack in our day. How and why a biblical worldview and lifeview help the Christian. Why it matters what we do and believe about the Bible. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

"A person who is gender fluid is flexible in regard to the sex with which they identify. They believe that gender is non-binary, meaning that not all humans fit squarely into either the male or female category. Gender, then, is different from biological sex, which refers to the genitalia with which you are born. "Being gender fluid means that you don't have a set gender or set place on the gender spectrum," says Margaret Seide, MD, a Board-certified psychiatrist. She adds, “The term is an acknowledgment that there is a spectrum and that gender is not binary. How you experience your gender can change over time or depending on the situation.” The History of Gender Fluidity Gender fluidity is a fairly new term and, to that extent, concept. That doesn't mean that gender fluid people didn't exist until recently; in fact, there are many examples of people throughout history who fell outside of binary sexual identification. The difference is that the topic simply was not widely discussed. Even today, the term gender fluid is fairly uncommon in certain communities. “There are socio-cultural norms, some of which have their basis in religion. Also, almost every society we know of has some sort of societally imposed gender-normative expectations, whether that is dress, relationship roles, or general behavior,” says Dr. Seide. “As you experience the world, you are exposed to these social constructs that define masculinity and femininity and that shapes our expectations of our own behavior.” All that said, since about the mid-2000s, conversations about sexuality and gender identity have started to trickle into mainstream. Though gender is still quite rigid in our culture, we are now seeing increased sensitivity around the topic." "At this point in time, experts have disproved many of the myths surrounding sexual orientation. Like the color of your eyes or the shape of your nose, orientation is a trait many are born with or grow into over time. Maybe in high school, for example, you developed crushes on people of one gender only. In college, you found yourself attracted to people of different genders. Now, as an adult, you mostly date people of one gender but occasionally feel a flash of sexual attraction for people of other genders. Does that mean you're confused? Can't make up your mind? That your college attractions were just a phase? No, no, and absolutely not. No one can define your orientation for you, but the concept of sexual fluidity can help explain your experiences." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss how conversations regarding the LGBTQ+ community have evolved over the decades from a narrow focus on sexual orientation to a broader focus on gender and what it even means to be male or female. It's important to have a solid theological foundation to be able to think critically about gender's manifestations when it comes to culture. Because it's clear the ripple effects this is having are significant. Episode Links Dr. White delivered a series at Mecklenburg Community Church that would be extremely helpful to listen to as it relates to today's episode. Titled “Gender,” the three installments covered a theology of sexual identity, all things transgender and parenting and gender. And as parenting is such a key idea related to the disturbing rise in rapid onset gender dysphoria, another helpful series is “The Under Protective Parent.” There are also a number of blogs that you can read by Dr. White on this topic. “Sexual Fluidity” is a blog that examines how Generation Z, in particular, have fully embraced the idea that gender can be fluid, with a shockingly high percentage claiming they are bisexual. Two blogs - “Unreported Regret” and “About Bruce” - both take a look at the fallout that so often happens when gender reversal surgery is pursued, particularly at a young age. Dr. White also wrote a three-part blog series on gender, that you can find HERE. Finally, Dr. White mentioned a very helpful resource on transgender identities called Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston Sprinkle that you can find HERE on Amazon. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday.

Episode 69 was a tough one..We start off by talking about the tragedy that happened in Texas, then we transition into Isaiah Rashad's interview with Joe Budden and have an honest conversation about Sexual Fluidity, we end it with talking "Couples Therapy". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harveybanksandfriends/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harveybanksandfriends/support

Haley Dunwoodie is a special education teacher. She works with teenagers with autism and has a degree in sociology education and a master's in leadership. She is currently doing diversity research and focusing on the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth and what they need for educational leaders to feel safe.In her current research, she is taking an artography approach where she can make her own lived experience into art. So, this is where she can take a reflexive approach to how her experiences relate to other rainbow people in the world. In her research, she takes a queer lens, which focuses on the power imbalance in society, sexual oppression, and straight privilege. She does an in-depth look into the long-term effects that straight privilege and oppression have on LGBTQ plus youth and the harassment they undergo in school. My other guest is Martha Gumprich. They are currently at Simon Fraser university and the faculty of health sciences working towards their masters.Their research focuses on LGBTQ + and gender minority people and their experience in sport. They aim to help make organized sport, a more inclusive space for LGBTQ plus people and gender minorities. IN April, they received the prestigious graduate scholarship masters award for their research on the experiences of non-binary youth who are participating in organized team sports.  They have begun a national survey that seeks to understand how and where young people in Canada learn about issues related to gender and sexuality to create policy that ensures youth feel safe and affirmed wherever they are.You can see why I'm excited to bring these two stores together, to talk about this topic.Support the show

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss purity culture and the Church. In the 90s we saw the outbreak of sexual permissiveness and sexual saturation within culture – and it hit women particularly hard, as they became the ones to blame. From this, purity culture was born - a movement characterized by modest dress, purity rings, the “true love waits pledge,” etc. Somewhere along the way this morphed into a toxic culture even within the church. What the church needs is a holistic theology of sex, showing the wonder of it all and the gift that it is within the context of a marriage. Episode Links To take a deeper dive into this conversation. Dr. White has written several blogs that may serve as helpful additions, such as a blog titled “Sexual Fluidity” showing just how much Generation Z has become sexually and relationally amorphous in today's culture. And porn is not merely a contributing factor in this, it's creating a crisis among both youth and adults alike. There are two blogs Dr. White wrote that would specifically complement this episode: “This Is Your Brain on Porn” paints a very grim picture of how porn and its widespread availability is affecting our youth today and “The Obvious Reason They're Not Having Sex” showing the effects of porn within young adults as it quickly becomes a substitute for sexual intimacy. There are two series that were delivered at Mecklenburg Community Church that serve as a fantastic model for how the church can talk about sex - painting a picture of God's intent in creating this for our lives. “Fifty Shades” is a series about sex and sexual intimacy with installments that include “A Theology of Sex,” “Pornified” and “Five Questions You Never Thought You'd Hear Answered in Church.” And “Holy Matrimony” is a series on the biblical sacrament of marriage with installments called “Four Big Ideas,” “Christ-Centered,” “Divorce and Remarriage” and “Gay Marriage.” A final resource that will serve in this conversation is a book written by Dr. White titled Meet Generation Z that you can find on Amazon or at your favorite bookseller. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her). Some topics we cover include:How she started studying sexual fluidity and some of what she found while doing that researchThe importance of parents creating safety for their queer children, even if they struggle to accept their child's sexual or gender identityA metaphor she uses when people try to use her research about sexual fluidity in ways to promote harmful ideologies and practicesLisa M. Diamond is Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. For over 25 years, she has studied the development and expression of gender and sexuality across the life course. Her current work focuses on the biobehavioral mechanisms through which social stigma, social stress, and social safety shape the health and well-being of sexually-diverse and gender-diverse individuals at different stages of development. Dr. Diamond is best known for her research on sexual fluidity, which describes the capacity for individuals to experience unexpected shifts in sexual identity and expression over time. Her 2008 book, Sexual Fluidity, published by Harvard University Press, has been awarded the Distinguished Book Award from the American Psychological Association's Society for the Study of LGBTQ Issues. Dr. Diamond is also co-editor of the first-ever APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology, published in 2014, and is a fellow of two divisions of the APA. She has published over 130 articles and book chapters, and has been invited to present her research at nearly 140 national and international Universities and conferences.For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our website. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a heterosexual woman unexpectedly fall in love with another woman? Can a gay man eroticize about a heterosexual woman? It is in our human capacity to respond to our sexuality even though society is not quite accepting of sexual fluidity. What exactly is sexual fluidity? According to Lisa Diamond, professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah, sexual fluidity is the capacity for flexible erotic responses. For the past 25 years, Dr. Diamond has studied the development and expression of gender and sexuality. She is best known for her research on sexual fluidity, and wrote a book entitled “Sexual Fluidity,” which received the Distinguished Book Award from the American Psychological Association's Society forthe Study of LGBTQ issues. In this Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, Dr. Diamond talks about arousal and desire, and emotions and love, which are some of the components of eroticism, but the true mystery of sexual fluidity – why it happens, who experiences it and why – remains a mystery in many ways. In this podcast, Dr. Diamond discusses the extensive research she has conducted on sexual fluidity, and she shares her findings. Is there a gender difference? Are women more sexuality fluid than men? Aren't we “born that way” and we cannot change? Through the years, we have learned to see ourselves through such a small lens, Dr. Diamond reports. Let's take a wider look and see what we can learn! 

In January 2022, Greg Howard and I discussed his new YA book, "The Visitors". A fantastic book that is led by a young gay character named Will Perkins.  In this novel, homosexuality, homophobia, slavery, love for a grandparent are all featured with elements of mystery and suspense.The old English teacher in me wanted to hear about the book through the words of someone in the age group this book is intended for. Enter Kade Pich who may not know it, but will be a future leader in our Rainbow community.  They are learning more about themself everyday and in this discussion, astutely connected 'The Visitors' to their own life.  We are joined in the conversation by the author of 'The Visitors' who continued the discussion with us and sharing information that had not been shared in his solo episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keTB9jIqsbs).In addition to discussing the book, we also talked about the 'Dont Say Gay' that is taking place in Florida and banned books.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

There is no doubt that I cherish my time getting to know and learn from Liz Massiah.  She has been there and her influence has paved the way for a lot of what our community has achieved.In this conversation, we discuss GALA's early roots and what came to be with the organization.  This led to a discussion regarding Delwin Vriend and the Supreme Court case that made it so people within our rainbow community could not be fired based on their sexuality.  Liz discusses a traumatic day in her life when she was removed from Womonspace and the lasting effect it has had on her.  But from that low point, Liz describes creating space as well as 'popcorn' and what can happen with that kernel.  Wisdom and truth.  That is Liz Massiah.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Hi everyone! Thanks again for listening this week and if you're new...welcome! This week we have a mini panic attack because of these gas prices!! Then get into our Ships & Guac segment where we talked about how much we can confide in friends about our relationships and the privacy that comes with them once you are committed. Karina brings up sexual orientation and how there is a spectrum to everyones' preferences. Our Serious Culture Topic, we reminisce on novels, Mexican soap operas. We talk about how good and dramatic they were and how much they have change but also the impact it has on family dynamics. For our U Member, we both talk about our first happy, high moments. Don't forget to follow, like, share, comment, subscribe to all our social media platforms, Apple Podcast and Spotify! SHARE SHARE SHARE BY WORD OF MOUTH YALL!IG- @mesith0tspod, @mlc_32, @karinatienetumbao Youtube- Mesi Thots https://youtube.com/channel/UCrEXJQyL8VhM--iWHS8YeNgTwitter- podmesiFB- Mesi Thots TikTok- mesithotspod 

Dakshima Haputhanthri is a (former) Attorney from Sri Lanka and now a Registered social worker. She is passionate about creating safe spaces in the community, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality and LGBTQ2S+ support, mental health, community capacity building, and programming for youth.As a queer woman of colour, she has said she struggled immensely to find her way in Calgary, and now completing five years here, she would say it's a home away from home for her.Advocacy and Volunteering are her ways of giving back to the community. She volunteers with many organizations either as a board member or as an advisor, City of Calgary, Calgary Police Services, University of Calgary - Faculty of Social Work are some of the places she volunteers.She is the founder of Dilipani and a Rainbow Light Woman where she provides support and guidance to those who are struggling to come out and help bridge the relationships between them and their families. She herself has gone through tumultuous struggles and trauma in coming out and she wants to be that safe space and guiding light to someone who needs her.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Christina Owczarek is the owner and CEO of XhAle Brew Co., a brewery based out of Calgary, Alberta.  With several specialty beers on the market (xhale-brew-co.myshopify.com), Christina is gaining notice within a very cis male industry.In this conversation, we discuss how an Australian lass like herself found a home here in Canada, why it's important to take back a certain word describing genitalia, naloxone training, coming out as bisexual and so much more.  Plus somehow, I may have agreed to do something that is way, way, way outside my comfort zone.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Liz Massiah and Michael Phair return to 'Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+' to discuss HIV/AIDS in the 1980s.  What was it like for them to battle to create space for those suffering? What was the stigma? Plus, the role lesbians played in taking care of the men who were diagnosed with the disease?A huge thank you to Liz and Michael for taking part in this 'Reflection' series.  They will be back in future episodes plus many more.  It is these stories we have to know about as we build the space and community for today and tomorrow.Support the show

Cosmos Kumar shares the power of embracing your truth, nurturing relationships and being okay with knowing the only constant in life is change.In this episode, you will learn…Cosmos' background and why she calls herself a UniversalistNobody deserves to be in pain and nobody should be in a situation where they're unhappyWhy Cosmos loves synchronicity and following natureWhen Cosmos began to feel inklings about her identity and sexualityAdvice for those coming out to themselves during the pandemicGive yourself permission to be who you want to be and trust yourself that you know who you areHow Cosmos' son, friends and family reacted to her coming outAppreciating other people's lifestyles instead of shutting them downOwning your truth and knowing it can change whenever you wantUnderstanding bisexuality and confusion about the LGQBTI+ spectrumDetails about Cosmic Soul CoachingLinks to resources:Cosmos/Meenakshi Kumar, MD: you can find Cosmos and her Bio and ALL of her coaching services at: Link tree: https://linktr.ee/docmk; FB: https://facebook/groups/docmk; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docminx/; Art: internalescence.etsy.com Blog: https://wonderwomansearches.com/. Dr. Kumar, MD, also mentioned the book, "The Fountainhead", by Ayn Rand: One of the 20th century's most challenging novels of ideas, The Fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a gifted young architect who defies the tyranny of conventional public opinion.I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin

When you think of the iconic makers and shakers of the Edmonton/Alberta/Canadain LGBTQ+ scene, the names of Michael Phair and Liz Massiah should immediately come to your mind.Michael and Liz were the masterminds behind many groups, proclamations, and inroads made by the community.  This is the first of many upcoming interviews where our trailblazers come together to remember people and actions taken.  In this episode, Michael and Liz discuss the beginning of the AIDS Network (now known as HIV Edmonton), Maureen Irwin, Murray Armstrong and so much more.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo joins 'Tales of the LGBTQ+ to discuss herself. Their role as an informal 2S advisor on Pride Corner on Whyte, learning about their background beginning at the age of 19 plus so much more.""Sissy is a Treaty 6 Nakota Sioux, Cree & German Indigenous cultural facilitator, Jingle Dress dancer, crafter/beader, spoken word poet, and creative writer from Edmonton, Alberta. She studied Communications & Journalism at Mount Royal University and has won various awards in the areas of community enrichment, cultural involvement, and journalism.For the past 3 years, she has been living her passion for educating Albertans of all ages on Indigenous history, issues & culture through dance, crafting, play, and the written word. As a spoken word poet, Sissy also works to raise awareness of social issues around body image, mental health, race, and self-identity. She currently works in her community of Edmonton, Alberta as a facilitator of the Kairos Blanket Exercise, Powwow dancer & instructor, circle facilitator, and youth programmer." (from her website)_______________________________________________________________________Edmonton 2 Spirit Society - www.e2s.caWase Saba Experiences - www.wasesabaexperiences.caSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Naomi Bennett joins 'Tales of the LGBTQ+' to discuss everything connected to Lesflicks.com! Naomi is taking her existing knowledge of the community and combining this with her experiences and passion around film. Naomi is the one with the grand ideas! Nothing is impossible… she is dedicated to film, women, and getting film to women! Naomi has spent the better part of her adult life trying to make sure queer women are getting the representation we rightfully deserve, both through Lesflicks and previously through Planet London/Planet Nation. Naomi talks about Lesflicks, the Gilbert Baker Film Festival, Sapphic Investment Film Fund, the Xmas Film Festival plus so much more!Platform  -  www.lesflicks.comVideo on Demand  -  www.lesflicksvod.comConversation with likeminded LBTQ  -  womenwww.audience.lesflicks.comGilbert Baker Film Festival  -  www.lesflicksvod.com/pages/gbff2021Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Liz Massiah is a true trailblazer in our LGBTQ+ community.  Coming to Alberta from Ontario in the early 1980s, Liz created permanent positive change for our Rainbow community.  This interview is Part 1 of a series of episodes that will be conducted with Liz over the next number of weeks and months.  Her storytelling tells the emotions of people and those 'small moments in time' are all so important. Part 1 begins with her background, her family, and her awakening as a Lesbian powerhouse. GALA (Gay and Lesbian Awareness), the 1st Pride Parade, the creation of what has become HIV Edmonton, Womonspace, and END (Edmonton Networking Discreetly) are but a few topics discussed in the conversation. Liz's fingerprints are involved in all of this.  If you know of an organization from the 1980s being formed, it is likely Liz was one of the founding members.This conversation struck close to me on a personal note as my late Uncle Marvin Joslin was mentioned.  For the first time ever, a person in our community remembered him.  It is a moment that meant a lot to me.  Thank you, Liz!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Matt Phillips joins 'Tales of the LGBTQ+' to discuss chicken, bisexuality, mental illness, raising funds for charity and so much more.Since starting the acclaimed restaurant 'Northern Chicken' 5 years ago, Matt and his business have raised over $100,000 for charities with the bulk of it towards 2SLGBTQIA+ community supports. Considering the pain of the last two years in the restaurant/hospitality sector, that is an amazing number.Matt shares his story as a proud bisexual man navigating the restaurant industry during the pandemic and himself as part of the Rainbow community. The conversation also includes mental health which is a topic Matt and I are very open about discussing.  On Friday, November 19th, 2021, head down to Northern Chicken as they celebrate the launch of the '2022 Balls, Boobs & Beer Calendar' with 100% of the calendar sales going to Each + Every (Businesses for Harm Reduction). It begins at 6 pm.    https://www.eachandevery.org/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Claire Pearen, Erica Posteraro, Brian Deacon and Erynn Christie join 'Tales of the LGBTQ+' to discuss with Douglas their experiences as organizers of this weekly protest movement. A protest movement which includes the host Douglas.'Pride Corner on Whyte' envisions an Edmonton where every member of the LGBTQ family (plus local businesses) can safely be on Whyte Avenue without fear and without subjection to homophobic street preachers.For over 10 years, street preachers have stood on their milk crate with their microphone and 'preached' their messages. It is homophobia disguised as bible quotes.It is long past time to reclaim the space on the corner of 104th street and Whyte and have it be known as 'Pride Corner'. A growing group of counter protestors have made it their calling to stand on 104th and Whyte to fight the good fight.This group has been created to gain information and to know how you can help create 'Pride Corner on Whyte'.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Felicia Bonée is the stage name of Felicia Grayson , a drag performer and contestant on the first season of Call Me Mother.  A fierce queen with a heart of gold, Felicia Bonée is an outspoken activist and regular on the Alberta drag circuit. She claims her biggest strength is her impeccable lip-sync ability; her go-to song is "Good as Hell" by Lizzo. #BlackTransLivesMatter.Three legendary mothers of drag have come together to teach the children.RuPaul's Drag Race alum Peppermint, RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Crystal, and Canadian performer Barbada are the leads of the new OUTtv competition series Call Me Mother, which will pit the trio's individual drag houses against each other across eight weeks for the title of "First Child of Drag" and a prize package valued at $50,000.Felicia Bonée shares her background story, her claim to being the 'Queen of the Nerds' plus so much more!... and yes ... Dick Grayson does have the best ass in comics.Website  -  www.thefeliciabonee.caLinkTree  -  https://linktr.ee/thefeliciaboneeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

In this special episode Nat Tencic chats to Bachelorette Brooke Blurton about her sexuality, the importance of representation, and what exactly happened with G Flip.

In this special episode Nat Tencic chats to Bachelorette Brooke Blurton about her sexuality, the importance of representation, and what exactly happened with G Flip.

In this special episode Nat Tencic chats to Bachelorette Brooke Blurton about her sexuality, the importance of representation, and what exactly happened with G Flip.

We've said it before and we'll say it again! Everyone is a little bit curious. However, it seems that 2021 has been one the biggest years of sexual liberation and exploration! The augmenting of the mind is in full effect for everyone. Day by day, we're unlearning behaviors of the 'construct', and slowly but surely are raising our voices + letting our freak flags fly in a more... fluid form than ever. We're seeing our trans and non-binary tribe finally getting the due spotlight deserved too! With all of these wins, we've also gotta stay educated and informed on ways to continue this progression and minimize the one-dimensional ways of thinking from yesteryear. Of course, we have to bring the hot DIRTYBOPS to p*ssypop to too! It's the ultimate mood with Eden Barbarella + Mikey Morrison on this educational episode of DIRTYTALK!If you're feeling as adventurous as we were during today's episode, take a dive into the deep end of our social universe below :DIRTYTALK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtytalkshowtime/Mikey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetherisk/Eden's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/edenbarbarella/Listen to the DirtyBop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HvpmzNr1StlcTRXzbj61B?si=bebf411edba54218