Do you have questions about your sexuality?
Sexuality is much more than just sexual intercourse. Above all, it is a matter of identity, self-knowledge, and self-affirmation. Of course, sexuality also involves sensations and a wide range of practices that vary depending on identity, gender, current preferences, and partners. It also encompasses social issues, shapes one’s relationship with one’s body, and can involve certain risks—and sometimes even consequences.
The Dimensions of Sexuality
Human sexuality is complex and can be summarized in six broad dimensions:
Biological: everything related to the body and anatomy.
Psychological: related to mental health, but above all to the concept of sexual and gender identity.
Emotional: focused on the realm of feelings and emotions—the famous “heart.”
Cognitive: refers to the brain; this dimension includes the overall development of skills and the acquisition of knowledge related to sexuality.
Social: encompassing the set of stereotypes, norms, representations, and behaviors associated with sexuality.
Spiritual: encompassing the values, beliefs, and principles directly or indirectly related to sexuality.
It’s true that it might seem complicated! The reality is that these six dimensions naturally overlap, and most of us manage to navigate them and find a balance among them, allowing us to experience a sexuality that suits us. If you find it harder to achieve that balance, keep in mind that you can talk about it with our professionals.
Sexual Practices
There are countless sexual practices there’s something for everyone, and listing them all could be a never-ending task! Just think of BDSM practices, which come in many different forms… Keep in mind that the diversity of sexual practices can depend on your values, your current desires, and your fantasies, and that they aren’t exclusive to any specific sexual orientation. Sensations vary from person to person, just as tastes change depending on your mood and pleasure depends on the context. The most important thing in all of this is, ultimately, to really enjoy yourself while listening to your body so you can respect your limits.
Body and Sexuality
It’s no secret that social norms all too often dictate what a “perfect” body should look like. We’re bombarded daily with clichéd images—from popular gay magazines, social media, porn, and so on—that show very little body diversity. But the question we need to ask ourselves is: Is sex really better with a perfect body? And above all, what does “perfect” even mean? To this complex question, we can simply answer that there is no such thing as perfection: a body is just a body. A body that we can certainly transform in various ways, but one that remains our own, with its assets, its varied shapes, its curves, and its imperfections.
So, after reading this, if you have questions about your sexuality, are wondering about your sexual practices, or need to explore your relationship with your body further, RÉZO offers individual consultations and workshops on topics such as self-esteem, which will help you explore the different aspects of your sexuality to improve your sexual health.
In addition, if you’re a trans man or have trans partners and would like to learn more about the specific aspects of your sexuality, RÉZO is also here to support you as you explore these questions. Whether it’s about taking hormones, changes to your body or your libido, or prevention-related issues (condoms, PrEP, birth control pills, etc.), RÉZO can help you navigate these topics. In addition, a comprehensive guide on sexual health for trans, gay, and bisexual men is available here: HoT Guide.
