What Caused Me to Have SSA? Part 4 – The Role of Puberty
Image via Wikipedia The Role of Puberty Introduction Here’s an obvious fact for males : puberty dramatically changes us! If being born with extra “sensitivity” is arguably the most important factor in what initially creates a male’s same-sex attractions (SSA) [refer to my Part 1 of this series], then what happens in puberty may “pour the cement” for the foundation of a man’s future sexual identity and addiction. Let’s see how. Discussion Brain and Body Development. Research by psychoanalyst Sander Breiner, M.D., [cited in NARTH Bulletin; Vol 15, No 2; Winter 2007] reports that when a pubescent male experiences doubts about his sexual attractions , body appearance, and sexual capacities, these stressors may actually harm his brain development . Many experts agree that the brain is in a state of constant change during puberty. According to Goldman-Rakic & colleagues in their handbook on the neurobiology of cognitive development,...