Relationships are important for everyone, but they can be especially challenging when one or both partners are serving in the military and experiencing high levels of combat stress. In this blog...
Rituals of Recognition for Non-Traditional Relationships
Rituals are often associated with traditional family structures, religious practices, and social norms.
They can also be used to...
Vulnerability and Psychological Development in Intimacy for LGBT Service Members
Vulnerability is defined as a person's willingness to take risks, face uncertainty, open up to others, and let them...
When two individuals connect on an emotional level and decide to share their lives together, they become more than just partners, they become family. This bond is strengthened through the sharing of...
Relational concealment and stigma can have severe psychological effects that negatively affect individuals' mental health. Coping strategies play an essential role in helping people manage these...
In military settings, there are many situations where soldiers may encounter ethical dilemmas related to sexual and romantic engagements. These include interactions between superiors and...
LGBT individuals are known for being open-minded and expressing their feelings through various ways such as art, dance, and fashion.
When it comes to relationships, they face many challenges due...
Sexual Relationships
Sexual relationships are integral to human life. They can be casual, monogamous, or polyamorous, but they all serve important functions that help individuals feel connected to...
The study of social stigma has been prevalent within the field of sociology for decades due to its effects on individuals' lives and experiences. Social stigma can be defined as an undesirable...
1. What is sexual coercion?
Sexual coercion refers to when one person tries to force another person into having unwanted sexual activity. This can include physical force, threats, manipulation,...