I recently had someone ask why I have been sharing articles about polyamory and kink.
For those who do not know, one of my areas of specialty includes working with folks who fall anywhere in the spectrum of “alternative sexuality.” Sexuality is broken down to include anatomical sex
anatomical sex
gender identification (GLBTQIA+)
gender expression
sexual orientation
relationship structures & styles (monogamy or non-monogamy; consensual power exchange)
sexual attraction
sexual activities
As you can see, there are several areas of sexuality where a person can identify as “non-traditional” or “alternative.” While a person’s mental health is not considered unhealthy just because they fall somewhere along the alternative spectrum, working with a sensitive and aware psychologist is often a preference as it can play a role in the issues and concerns brought into therapy.
So, I have been posting information to educate all of you, destigmatize alternative sexuality, and address concerns specific to folks in these communities.
While there is not one all-inclusive pride flag, I have found 3 that encapsulate the possibilities in terms of sexuality and I’m including them here. I can explain the meaning of each flag in a separate post if you are interested.
“The original intent of Congress — and enduring style of USO delivery — is to represent the American people by extending a touch of home to the military.
The USO currently operates more than 140 centers worldwide, including ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas. Overseas centers are located in Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Qatar, Korea, Afghanistan, Guam and Kuwait.
Service members and their families visit USO centers more than 6.9 million times each year. The USO is the way the American public supports the troops.”
