Sexual identity encompasses an individual's understanding of who they are as a sexual being and their romantic or sexual attraction toward others. When trauma is experienced during the developmental ...

And why it matters.

Recent news reports have described the public controversy involving topics of sexual orientation and gender identity, and how these are presented to children, especially in schools and libraries.

Most sex education classes begin in high school. But a new study suggests that, no matter where children live, real talk about relationships, identity and sexuality should start even earlier to ...

In a new study, youth belonging to sexual minority groups reported having a significantly lower level of identity synthesis, higher level of identity confusion, and greater momentary identity ...