Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Sexology7 Feb 2017

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Welcome to episode 05 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr. Abigail Weissman. In this interview with Abi, she speaks to me about the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, how she began her work on gender identity and the importance of language and pronouns in this area.

Abigail "Abi" Weissman, Psy.D. (PSY 27497) is a feminist and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, and queer, intersex, and questioning (LGBTQIQ)- affirming, polyamory - affirming, BDSM/kink - friendly, multiculturally competent, clinical psychologist who is warm, welcoming, and empowering with a wealth of clinical experience. She has a Master of Arts in Human Sexuality studies and a Doctorate and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She hails from the East Coast by way of the Bay Area, CA. When not providing psychotherapy, training, or consultation, she can be found reading the latest research on queer sexuality, gender identity, and spending time with her family and friends.

pronouns: she, her, hers

In this episode, you will hear:

  • The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity
  • How one’s internal sense of self is how you determine gender identity
  • Association of politics in gender identity
  • Working with teens, dealing with exploration
  • What it means to have a gender that is neither male or female
  • When people first notice their gender identity
  • How gender identity can be discovered as young as two and half years of age
  • Support parents can offer to children issues around gender identity; bullying etc
  • Misconceptions around transgender women and men
  • Barriers around surgery for transgender people
  • The importance of use of language and pronouns in these issues

Resources

http://www.doctorabi.com

http://www.glsen.org

Call - (619) 403-5578

Email - info@doctorabi.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episoder(488)

EP444 - Exploring Sex Tech Trends and Listeners’ Most Asked Q&A

EP444 - Exploring Sex Tech Trends and Listeners’ Most Asked Q&A

Welcome to Episode 444 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by Lisa Schaefer VP of Marketing at Promescent, who speaks to me about the biggest trends reshaping sexual-health produc...

24 Jun 202535min

EP443 - Somebody Hold Me: Single and Touch Starved

EP443 - Somebody Hold Me: Single and Touch Starved

Welcome to Episode 443 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Epiphany Jordan who speaks to me about  the essential role of nonsexual, nurturing touch in our lives and how it inter...

17 Jun 202546min

EP442 - Dance Naked: The Joy of Sexual Fantasies

EP442 - Dance Naked: The Joy of Sexual Fantasies

Welcome to Episode 442 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Eleanor O’Brien who speaks to me about exploring erotic fantasies through creativity, theater, and self-expression. In...

10 Jun 202544min

EP441 - Falling In Love Again: Bringing Erotic to Your Everyday

EP441 - Falling In Love Again: Bringing Erotic to Your Everyday

Welcome to Episode 441 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell who speaks to me about cultivating intimacy in long-term relationships, navigating sexless mar...

3 Jun 202536min

EP440 - Sexual Power: Go All Night Long

EP440 - Sexual Power: Go All Night Long

Welcome to Episode 440 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by Jeff Abraham, CEO of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, whose lead product is Promescent. Jeff speaks to me about the deeply...

27 Mai 202547min

EP439 – The Number One Mistake People Make in the Bedroom

EP439 – The Number One Mistake People Make in the Bedroom

Welcome to Episode 439 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to have a panel of leading sex therapists and relationship and intimacy experts from around the world. They’ll discuss the most comm...

20 Mai 202522min

EP438 - Sex and Conflict: The 4-Minute Exercise

EP438 - Sex and Conflict: The 4-Minute Exercise

Welcome to Episode 438 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, who speak to me about emotional regulation, co-regulation, and their transformative journe...

13 Mai 202550min

EP437 - Tell Me What You Want: Tips for Talking About Sex

EP437 - Tell Me What You Want: Tips for Talking About Sex

Welcome to Episode 437 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Brittany Steffen, LMFT, who speaks to me about how couples can navigate and deepen their sexual communication. In this...

6 Mai 202543min

Populært innen Fakta

mikkels-paskenotter
fastlegen
dine-penger-pengeradet
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
foreldreradet
treningspodden
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
jakt-og-fiskepodden
sinnsyn
rss-kunsten-a-leve
hverdagspsyken
rss-var-forste-kaffe
rss-bisarr-historie
fryktlos
gravid-uke-for-uke
hagespiren-podcast
lederskap-nhhs-podkast-om-ledelse
rss-kull
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid
rss-sunn-okonomi