Like gender or sexuality–there’s an entire spectrum of relationship formats out there. We’ve put together the following list on some of the most common open relationship formats, and what they mean.

Whether you need help getting to the root of your shame before reaching out, or just need the assurance that overcoming that shame is possible, we’ve got you covered. We also have practical information including choosing a modality, how to find an affirming therapist, and what you should do to prepare for your first therapy session–whether in person or virtual.

When you're overwhelmed, you cannot live fully in the present moment and enjoy all the good things about being different, such as hot sex, your chosen family, your community, and various other moments of queer joy. So here are some mindfulness tips to bring you back to the present when you feel overwhelmed.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Catherine Pearson at the New York Times about what questions to ask your partner to strengthen your relationship.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Gabrielle Kassel at Folx Health about queer family building and the option of co-parenting.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Gabrielle Kassel at Folx Health about the basics of queer family building.

It can be hard to decide you want to get back into dating again–while it can definitely be a fun, valuable experience when done intentionally, connecting with others is hard and requires a lot of vulnerability! It can feel a little daunting to jump back into it, especially if you’re out of practice.

To help you out, we’ve gathered 10 of our old blogs on dating and all the things that come with it–from communicating your sexual history to being intentional with your dating and relationship style, we’ve got insight for you.

Check out G&STC Director Jesse Kahn talking with Amanda Smith at Get Me Giddy about understanding the root of your body’s sexual pain.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Daniel Sher at Between Us Clinic about using hypnosis to treat Erectile Dysfunction.

That’s right–solo pleasure is a great tool to keep in your tool kit if you suffer from chronic pain. Not only can the practice of solo pleasure help manage some pain (more on that below) but it can also start to help you associate pleasure and feeling good with engaging with your body.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Gabrielle Kassel at Women’s Health about what negging is and how to know if it’s happening to you.