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Abstinence & Celibacy | 1093 Members |
| Sexual abstinence is the practice of voluntarily refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity. Common reasons to deliberately abstain from the physical expression of sexual desire include religious or philosophical reaso... | |
Bisexuality | 2480 Members |
| Bisexuality is a sexual orientation which refers to the aesthetic, romantic, and/or sexual attraction of individuals to other individuals of both their own and the opposite gender or sex. Most bisexuals are not equally attracted t... | |
Breakups & Divorce | 18137 Members |
| Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. The main causes of divorce in 2004, according to a recent study, were extra-marital affairs (27%), family strains (18%), emotional/p... | |
Bullying | 338 Members |
| Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others, through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. Bullying can be defined in many different ways. Although the ... | |
Child Support & Custody | 1299 Members |
| Child custody and guardianship are legal terms which are sometimes used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his or her child, such as the right of the parent to make decisions for the child, and t... | |
Children Of Divorced Parents | 440 Members |
| This community is for the children of divorce, both for adult children who have lived through a divorce as well as parents concerned about the effects of divorce on their children. Children of divorced parents (those entirely f... | |
Coming Out | 1857 Members |
| "Coming out of the closet" describes the voluntary public announcement of one's (often homosexual or bisexual) sexual orientation, sexual attractions or gender identity. Being "out" means not concealing these characteristics. Bein... | |
Empty Nests | 383 Members |
| Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of depression and loneliness that parents/other guardian relatives feel when one or more of their children leave home. While more common in women, it can happen to both sexes. The marriage ... | |
Families & Friends Affected By Suicide | 1217 Members |
| Suicide affects not only the individual, but also the family and friends who provide support and love. This community is offered as a place for those affected by suicide to gather and gain strength from each other. PLEASE NOTE: If... | |
Families & Friends Of Addicts | 2836 Members |
| Addiction affects more than just the individual. This community is dedicated to the families and friends of individuals suffering from any form of addiction. Mental health professionals are increasingly considering alcoholism and ... | |
Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians | 445 Members |
| This community is dedicated to parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives and friends of someone who is either gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning their sexual orientation. Like PFLAG, the purpose of this comm... | |
Families of Prisoners | 1692 Members |
| This community is dedicated to families that have been disrupted by prison. A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility is a place in which individuals are physically confined or interned and usually deprived of a range of pe... | |
Family Issues | 2922 Members |
| A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, misbehaviour and even abuse on the part of individual members of the family occur continually, leading other members to accommodate such actions. Children sometimes grow up in ... | |
Female Sexual Issues | 1493 Members |
| Sexual dysfunction or sexual malfunction is difficulty during any stage of the sexual act (which includes desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution) that prevents the individual or couple from enjoying sexual activity. Sexual dys... | |
Gay & Lesbian Teens | 3854 Members |
| This community is dedicated to teens that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender or are questioning their sexual orientation. It's a supportive community where LGBT & questioning teens can give or get advice from their... | |
Gay Men's Challenges | 724 Members |
| This community is dedicated to the challenges that gay men face, both between the partners in a relationship and from other influences (family, society, etc.). Societal attitudes towards same-sex relationships, reflected in the... | |
Grandparents Raising Children | 655 Members |
| This community is dedicated to grandparents who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren. In cases where the parents are not willing or able to provide adequate care for their children, grandparents may take on the role o... | |
Healthy Relationships | 3587 Members |
| No relationship is perfect. A long-term relationship requires constant effort to understand each other, fix misunderstandings, solve problems and continue to grow as both individuals change and evolve. How we deal with our misunde... | |
Healthy Sex | 2927 Members |
| This community is dedicated to an open discussion about healthy sex and sharing thoughts and feelings about sexuality and improving one's sex life. Most active adults desire to have an active and fulfilling sex life, both for them... | |
HIV | 1428 Members |
| HIV (also known as human immunodeficiency virus, and formerly known as HTLV-III and lymphadenopathy-associated virus) is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macroph... | |
HPV | 1040 Members |
| Papillomaviruses [ Human papillomavirus ] are a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV typ... | |
Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction | 431 Members |
| Erectile dysfunction or impotence is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis for satisfactory sexual intercourse regardless of the capability of ejaculation. There are va... | |
Incest Survivors | 594 Members |
| Incest refers to any sexual activity between closely related persons (often within the immediate family) that is illegal or socially taboo. The type of sexual activity and the nature of the relationship between persons that consti... | |
Infertility | 4857 Members |
| Infertility is the inability to naturally conceive a child or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. There are many reasons why a couple may not be able to conceive, or may not be able to conceive without medical assistance. ... | |
Infertility, Secondary | 348 Members |
| "Secondary infertility" is difficulty conceiving after already having conceived and carried a normal pregnancy. Apart from various medical conditions (e.g. hormonal), this may come as a result of age and stress felt to provide a s... | |
Infidelity | 5268 Members |
| Adultery is generally defined as consensual sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than his or her lawful spouse. In many jurisdictions, an unmarried person who is sexually involved with a married person is also... | |
Interfaith Relationships | 122 Members |
| This community is dedicated to the challenges presented when two people of different religious backgrounds form a relationship. Mingling different religions has both positive and potentially challenging aspects, including the reli... | |
Interracial Relationships | 465 Members |
| This community is focused on the unique challenges and social issues that a relationship between people of different ethnicities can present. While marriage and relationships between races is legal virtually everywhere, some indiv... | |
Jealousy | 317 Members |
| Jealousy typically refers to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that occur when a person believes a valued relationship is being threatened by a rival. This rival may or may not know that he or she is perceived as a threat. ... | |
Lesbian Relationship Challenges | 1457 Members |
| This community is dedicated to the relationship challenges that lesbian women face, both between the partners in a relationship and from other influences (family, society, etc.). Recent cultural changes in western and a few ot... | |
Life After Divorce | 853 Members |
| This community is dedicated to starting over after a divorce. With the marriage over, how do individuals begin a new chapter in their lives and what hurdles do they face? Divorce is often one of the most traumatic periods in a ... | |
Male Infertility | 64 Members |
| Infertility is the inability to naturally conceive a child, and male infertility accounts for 30-40% of all fertility issues for couples struggling to build a family. Most problems center around sperm count and motility, although ... | |
Military Families | 1316 Members |
| Today's military family faces a lifestyle that is comprised of frequent deployments, which results in increased family separations. This often proves to be a stressful challenge for military families. This community is dedicated t... | |
Pet Bereavement | 1096 Members |
| The loss of a pet or a non-human animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst there is strong evidence that animals can feel such loss for other animals... | |
Physical & Emotional Abuse | 7168 Members |
| Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) or is unlawful or wrongful. Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intende... | |
Senior Dating & Sexuality | 196 Members |
| This community is intended for senior to discuss senior dating and sexuality, and the specific issues that arise for seniors, such as starting over as a widow or widower. A first date can be a very nerve-wracking experience at ... | |
Sexual Abuse | 6615 Members |
| Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual,... | |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Female | 478 Members |
| Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - also known as sexually transmissible diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or (infrequently) venereal diseases (VD) - are diseases or infections that have a significant probability... | |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Male | 130 Members |
| Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - also known as sexually transmissible diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or (infrequently) venereal diseases (VD) - are diseases or infections that have a significant probability... | |
Single Dads | 286 Members |
| This community is dedicated to fathers who are going through the parenting process alone or without the support of a spouse. Single parenthood may occur as the result of many things. Often it is opted for by the parent (as in divo... | |
Step Families | 1417 Members |
| Traditionally, a stepfamily is the family one acquires when a parent enters a new marriage, whether the parent was widowed or divorced. For example, if one's mother dies and one's father marries another woman, the new woman is one... | |
Teen Sexuality | 1241 Members |
| This community is dedicated to teenage sexuality, and the issues and challenges surrounding intimate relationships. | |
Transgender | 456 Members |
| Transgender identity includes many overlapping sub-categories. These include transsexual; cross-dresser; transvestite; consciously androgynous people; genderqueer; people who live cross-gender; drag kings; and drag queens. Usually... | |
Trying To Conceive | 635 Members |
| Whether you are just beginning your journey to create your family, or you have been trying for a few months and would like some information about the best ways to succeed in becoming pregnant, the TTC community will provide you wi... | |
