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sábado, 14 de fevereiro de 2026

There is no such thing as a "gay cure." But there is a redirection of bisexual preference.

Sexual orientation has no cure because it is not an illness. However, depending on the sexual orientation, it is possible to say that something close to a "cure" may exist, or does exist, more in the sense of potential for positive change, as is the case with bisexuality. This is because, in addition to being an orientation, it is also a preference, as those who possess it (like me) exhibit varying degrees of attraction to both the same sex and the opposite sex, and may lean more towards one side or the other of the sexual spectrum. They can also do so in a more deliberate or objective way, if they so desire or are able to. Although it is not as simple as it may seem, since the pendulum of bisexuality also swings based on a sexual impulse that may not be fully controlled by its "user," being more influenced by circumstances or contexts than by their own will. Despite this, I believe it is possible to improve self-control if an effort is made in that direction...


Another variant close to "gay conversion therapy" is a change in sexual preference or style, but within a specific homosexual/lgbt context. This could be, for example, a promiscuous gay or bisexual man embracing a monogamous lifestyle, or deciding to become more active/top than passive/bottom, or vice versa, if he objectively identifies this change as good for his mental and sexual health.

sexta-feira, 24 de maio de 2024

Hipótese radical sobre a correlação entre saúde e consumo de alimentos específicos/Radical hypothesis about the correlation between health and consumption of specific foods

 Basicamente, que pode se tratar de um caso de "genetic confounding", de uma correlação entre fatores extrínsecos e resultados específicos, confundida com uma causalidade. Especificamente, nesse caso, de que os indivíduos que tendem a adotar hábitos saudáveis, tal como uma alimentação rica em vegetais e frutas, também tendem a ser os mais saudáveis, talvez e, justamente, por se preocuparem mais com a própria saúde. É daí que pode ter se originado a correlação entre consumo de certos alimentos e melhores indicadores de saúde. E não estou dizendo que o consumo de alimentos considerados mais saudáveis não tenha qualquer benefício, mas que, para obtê-lo, é necessário consumir mais de um, sem cair na falácia do "alimento milagroso", e também que esteja aliado a uma rotina de exercícios físicos e de cuidado com a saúde mental. De qualquer modo, "já nascer mais saudável", ajuda bastante na maximização dos efeitos de uma adoção de hábitos saudáveis a longo prazo. 


Basically, it could be a case of "genetic confounding", a correlation between extrinsic factors and specific results, confused with causality. Specifically, in this case, individuals who tend to adopt healthy habits, such as a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, also tend to be the healthiest, perhaps precisely because they are more concerned about their own health. This is where the correlation between consumption of certain foods and better health indicators may have originated. And I'm not saying that consuming foods considered healthier has no benefit, but that, to obtain it, it is necessary to consume more than one, without falling into the "miracle food" fallacy, and also that it is combined with a routine physical exercise and mental health care. In any case, "being born healthier" helps a lot in maximizing the effects of adopting healthy habits in the long term.