Men with low levels of ‘erotic capital’ are systematically marginalized, which can take a real toll both physically and psychologically.

Our culture of unobtainable good looks and youth are truly killing us.

The way you feel about yourself is key to self-esteem. You’re the one in control, and you can make a difference. If you like yourself, and believe that you deserve good things in life, you’ll have high self-esteem. If you dislike yourself or criticize yourself excessively, you’ll have low sense of self-esteem.

Having healthy self-esteem is important because it helps you get through life’s challenges and achieve the things that matter most to you. As such, make a commitment to yourself to value what you do and who you are!

The one that’s always saying you’re not good enough.

??It’s nice to find article like this in mainstream media. It’s important to have articles accessible to the general public which explore psychology, though, to demystify the science of how our minds work and prompt self-inquiry about our own processes and thoughts.

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Dr. Downs shares how to address the root causes of addiction and substance abuse and replace cravings for drugs and alcohol with the experience of profound joy and passion. Written for a primary audience of gay men, its message is relevant to anyone seeking a clearer understanding of gay experience or the nature of shame-based trauma.

I found this article really interesting and well-researched. Check it out:

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Try experimenting with condoms, especially when jacking off alone. Don

I really don’t feel that there’s currently liberty and justice for all.

From a 10 year old who refuses to stand for the pledge of allegiance because of the lack of gay rights. We really do have friends out thear.

The winter holidays can be filled with stress because of the added demands the expected celebrations create. Gifts, meals, visiting relatives, and extra cleaning all produce added pressure. Tension, frustration, irritation, and a general lack of patience are all common reactions to stress.

A good article that presents the idea of

your brain cells listen to your behavior and beliefs, and if those behaviors and beliefs are powerful enough, the brain changes. What this means is that therapy, spiritual practices, healthy relationships, love and compassion, avoidance of toxins, meditation and stress management aren’t secondary. They are central to dealing with depression and anxiety.

It’s rare to find a well-researched article like this in mainstream media. It’s important to have articles accessible to the general public which explore psychology, though, to demystify the science of how our minds work and prompt self-inquiry about our own processes and thoughts.

http://www.oprah.com/article/spirit/emotionalhealth/20091202-orig-deepak-chopra-depression/3#

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In a review of 23 studies of such treatment involving 1,053 patients, the researchers concluded that the therapy, given as often as three times a week, in many cases for more than a year, relieved symptoms of those problems significantly more than did some shorter-term therapies.

I think that we will begin to see more and more research done on longer term psychotherapies as a result of the shorter term therapies and medications only addressing the symptoms and resolving the underlying roots of what is causing individual to seek treatment in the first place.