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bodies
Our bodies, how they feel, and how we feel about them have tremendous impacts on the way we navigate our lives. Our bodies can feel pain and pleasure; they can cause us to feel euphoric or dysphoric; they can enable us to take part in things we love, and at times they can hold us back from doing things we want to do.
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​When it comes to sex and sexuality, our bodies usually play a major role. It's not just about the physical sensations we feel, but also how we feel mentally and emotionally about our body and/or our partners' bodies. Let's explore some of the things that can stand in the way of us loving our bodies, and work out how to appreciate our vessels more.
you and your body
body image & self esteem
Define body image & self esteem
Infographic (?): LGBTQ+ youth experience body dissatisfaction at higher rates than cishet youth; transgender youth even more so.
- higher rates of depression and anxiety linked to body dissatisfaction
- Eating disorders and LGBTQ youth
What is the difference between body dissatisfaction and body dysphoria?
What do you love about your body?
What do you not love about your body?
What do you struggle to love about your body?
Where do we learn what to love and what not to love about our bodies?
What does your body help you do?
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body neutrality and positivity
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self esteem
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height
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"size" (boobs, butt, penis, lips, etc.)
disability & sexuality
some kinds of disabilities and how they may impact sex and sexuality
adaptive sex
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​https://sexualityanddisability.org/having-sex/being-sexual/
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https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/disability-and-sexuality
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https://icord.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PleasureABLE-Sexual-Device-Manual-for-PWD.pdf​
resources for disability/sexual health/queerness (slider below)
Looking for support with navigating the intersection of your sexual health, queer identities, and disabilities? Check out some of the other resources below!
