The following questions are related to ‘Sexuality’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: I am a 22-year-old heterosexual male. I am also a virgin. I have never kissed, held hands (in a romantic way), or been in a relationship with a woman. This is not by choice. I have gone through all my schooling (high school and university) without coming close to entering a romantic relationship with [...]
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Q: I consider myself a straight-acting and closeted gay man.
I have a fascination with the bare feet of handsome men. Looking at their feet gets me sexually aroused. I live in a large city, and some days on the bus I will look around to see which men look handsome and then try to [...]
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Q: I was wondering if there is any real problem with fetishes and partialisms, provided that everything is consensual and kept “safe?” Is it considered a psychological disorder, or is it just a preference? I can think of at least 10 fetishes or partialisms that I like to engage in frequently (although I do not [...]
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Q: Last week my boyfriend told me he’s concerned I might have Bipolar Disorder. My sister has been voicing the same concern for awhile.
I do suffer from severe mood swings. They’re awful. One minute I’m so happy I almost want to pinch someone, or hug them as hard as I can. But within a matter [...]
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Q: I seem to be having some problems being as interested in sex as I used to be. I’m not planning on becoming a monk or anything, but I have a low desire to initiate sexual activity these days. I was injured a little over 3 years ago and have had debilitating back problems. As [...]
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