While gender and sexuality are not the first thing one might think of when considering impacts of moving abroad, they are two aspects of life that are deeply intertwined with culture. Each culture has their own way of understanding and enacting gender identities and gender roles. You may or may not identify with how you are seen or expected to act in your new country. In addition to the performance of gender, each culture also has an inherent understanding of what is appropriate with it comes to sexuality. Some cultures are much more sexually free while others are more repressed, which can be deeply confusing or upsetting if it does not align with our own upbringing. Exploring the intersection of culture, gender, and sexuality with a counsellor who understands the nuance of these complex topics can help you make sense of your experiences and feelings.Â