Reflection 4 LGBTQ
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Ch._9.pptxLGBTQ Sexuality
Michelle colarusso, ph.d., lpc
Knowing the basics and comfort zones
Need to explore own feelings of sex and sexuality
Heterosexist Bias
Discomfort and Judgement
Transference and Countertransference
What are you comfortable with? What may you struggle with?
Educating yourself
Need to understand same-sex sexual acts
Knowledge surrounding language and jargon
“sexual matches”
Gender and porn
Everyone relates differently
”addiction” to porn is heterosexist, ignore gay men and lesbians
Intimacy issues
Sexual behaviors not matching
Unrealistic expectations
“fantasies” vs. Reality
Lesbian sexuality
Lesbian sex vs. erotic fantasy
Women are taught to not be as sexual as men
Sex roles
”lack of desire” same as heterosexual women
Gay male sexuality
Overly sexual compared to women
Lack of role models and images
There is no ”right way” for gay men to have sex
”guy thing” vs. “gay thing”
Shame vs. Sexually Active
Sexually transmitted infection
Educate ourselves and our clients
PrEP
STI’s
Condoms
Teach how to practice safe Sex
Sexual compulsivity
Healthy Sexuality vs. Addiction
Sexual Health Problem – rules out mental illness
Discussing sexual interests
Out-of-control- sexual behavior
Bathhouses
