Marissa Floro, PhD

How to

Spice Things Up in the Bedroom

There are many ways to spice things up in the bedroom. Changing the decor, exploring fantasies, or even something as small as buying new lingerie (or underwear, if you're a guy) will go a long way to keeping your love l...

How to

Know if You Are Gay

Maybe a strange feeling bubbles in your chest when one of your peers is around, or you don’t feel like your sense of attraction lines up with the rest of society’s. Could this be a sign that you’re attracted to pe...

7 Possible Signs of Female Bisexuality

Look for these subtle cues she might be into other women Maybe your gal pal is dating a dude, but you ''swear'' there’s electricity between you—or maybe you’re wondering if the hottie you recently met is flirting ...

How to Determine If You Identify as a Lesbian

Advice and tips if you’re questioning your sexualitySexuality is something that exists on a spectrum, and there aren’t really any specific “rules” when it comes to figuring out your sexual preferences. You don’...

How to

Be a Lesbian

Figuring out your sexuality can be difficult, confusing, or exciting—and sometimes a mixture of all three. Being attracted to other women doesn’t change the core of who you are, but it can be a big part of your ident...

How to

Be Naughty

Is your relationship feeling a bit flat? Boring? Has your partner previously been with that cliché bad boy/girl and you want to make sure you measure up? You can breathe some life back into your relationship and keep th...

12 Simple Ways to Find Other Bisexual People

A guide to expanding your bisexual communityThe fact that bisexual people blend easily into the general population has its benefits, but it can also make it difficult to meet other bisexual people. You can meet other bis...

How to

Meet Gay Guys in a Small Town

If you're a gay man in a small town who's recently come out, meeting friends or potential partners can seem impossible. But there are still ways to find friends and partners no matter where you are. You have a variety of...

How to

Date a Transgender Person

For the most part, dating someone who is transgender is like dating anybody else. However, if you are cisgender (not transgender) and it's your first time dating somebody who is trans, you may want to keep a few things i...

How to

Deal when Your Best Friend Is Gay

If your friend comes out to you, you may be surprised by the news. But it's important to react in a way that's gentle, understanding, and kind. To learn everything you need to know about how to properly respond when you'...

How to Handle Feelings for Someone of the Same Gender

Understanding and navigating your crushA crush is something special, and you should enjoy having one! But when that crush is the same gender as you are, it can be a bit stressful instead. Does this mean you're gay? Shou...

How to

Come Out to Your Friends

Coming out to your friends can be scary, but it’s also a really exciting time in your life. Revealing your sexuality, gender identity or intersex status allows you to live the life you want, but it’s normal to feel w...

How to

Tell Someone You Are Bisexual

Becoming comfortable in your sexuality is an important and personal journey. If you have realized that you are bisexual, you might be wondering how to tell other people. The most important thing is being comfortable wit...

How to

Figure Out Whether or Not You Are a Lesbian

As you start questioning your sexuality and discovering yourself, you might wonder, "Am I a lesbian?" Figuring out your sexual orientation can be a confusing process, but it's okay not to have all the answers! Hearing ab...

How to

Come Out to Your Parents by Email or Letter

Telling your parents that you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or genderqueer is a major life event. Writing a letter or email might be the best option if you're worried about their reaction or want to avoid getting ton...

How to Support, Empathize with, and Affirm LGBTQ+ People

Educate yourself about LGBT+ issues to champion respect, dignity, tolerance, and acceptanceWould you like to be an ally to the LGBT+ community? Perhaps you want to gain a greater awareness of what LGBT+ people experience...

How to

Be a Good Friend to Someone with Gender Dysphoria

When your friend experiences gender dysphoria, you might not understand exactly what they’re going through if you’re a cisgender person. That’s totally okay—you can still support them, and you can take steps to e...

How to

Feel More Attractive

Everyone wants to feel more attractive. You can start feeling more attractive by working on your thoughts or changing up your looks. Changing the way you think about yourself can help you feel attractive and confident. S...

How to

Understand Gay Teens

Sexual identity can be complicated, and understanding someone else’s sexual identity can be equally so. Whether a teen has just come out as queer, or they have been out for a while, there are many ways to go about unde...

How to

Promote Gender Equality in the Classroom

Want to promote gender equality in your classroom? The fact that you’re even considering changing your pedagogical practices to make your classroom a more equitable place is already a sign that you’re off to a good s...