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How Faith Shapes Sexuality
Culture Faith and Society, Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Culture Faith and Society, Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

How Faith Shapes Sexuality

For many people, faith is one of the most significant forces shaping how they understand sex, desire and their own body. This article explores the complex relationship between religious belief and sexuality, with honesty, nuance, and without judgement.

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Representation, Inclusion & Affirming Spaces
Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

Representation, Inclusion & Affirming Spaces

Feeling seen and represented in the spaces you occupy, whether online, in healthcare, or in everyday life, has a profound effect on sexual and emotional wellbeing. This article explores why representation matters, what genuinely affirming spaces look like, and how to find or create them.

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Navigating Relationships as an LGBTQIA+ Person
Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

Navigating Relationships as an LGBTQIA+ Person

Relationships bring their own complexities for everyone, but navigating them as an LGBTQIA+ person comes with a distinct set of experiences, challenges and joys that mainstream relationship advice rarely addresses. This article explores what that can look like and how to find your way through it.

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Understanding Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Identity and Sexuality Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

Understanding Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

Sexual orientation and gender identity are two of the most fundamental aspects of who we are, and two of the most misunderstood. This article offers a clear, inclusive introduction to what these terms mean, how they differ, and why the language we use to talk about them matters.

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What We Get Wrong About Intimacy
Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 28/05/2019 Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 28/05/2019

What We Get Wrong About Intimacy

This article unpacks the most common myths about intimacy and why getting them wrong can quietly affect our relationships, our pleasure, and how we feel about ourselves.

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