"Uncomfortable Topics That Save Lives: A Sexological Perspective on Trauma and Boundaries"

The final day of Psychology Week became a space for a difficult but extremely important conversation. At the webinar "Uncomfortable Topics That Save Lives: A Sexological Perspective on Trauma and Boundaries," we touched on topics that society is often silent about, although it is precisely on awareness, respect, and timely support that a person's psychological well-being may depend.

Speaker — Karina Oswald (Rahimova), sexologist, fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology.

Joined the meeting 62 participantsDespite the sensitivity of the topic, the webinar was held in an open atmosphere, sparked lively discussion, and encouraged reflection on one's own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes toward sexuality.

During the meeting, they talked about sexuality as a natural part of human life, its manifestations at different stages of life, and the peculiarities of psychosexual development. They discussed the influence of physiological and social factors, upbringing, and social stereotypes on the formation of attitudes towards one's own body, feelings, and intimacy.

Special attention was paid to the topics personal boundaries, safety, consent, and traumatic experiencesThey talked about why it is important to recognize your own feelings, respect the boundaries of another person, not to devalue their experiences, and not to silence difficult issues out of shame or fear of judgment.

It was a conversation that could evoke a variety of emotions, from curiosity and surprise to embarrassment and internal resistance. And that's natural: when we touch on taboo topics, we have to reconsider our usual ideas and go beyond what we're used to talking about.

Why are such meetings important? Because awareness helps you understand yourself better, build safer relationships, notice violations of personal boundaries in time, and know where to seek support.
We thank Karina Oswald (Rahimova) for a meaningful meeting, willingness to talk about difficult things, and the opportunity to look at important issues through the prism of sexology. We thank all 62 participants for their presence, attention, and willingness to join the conversation.

💚 We end Psychology Week with an important reminder: Not every topic has to be comfortable to be necessary. Silence is not always protective. Sometimes it is knowledge, frank conversation, and respect for boundaries that are the first step to safety.