The idea that trauma can cause emotional disconnection is well-known.
It's less commonly discussed how returning to normalcy after a crisis may be just as challenging for some people because of...
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: How trauma can affect your emotional connections & what you can do about it
In the military, people face life-threatening situations that can impact their emotional and psychological well-being. These experiences often involve intense physical stress, fear, pain, and trauma,...
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: How couples bond over sexual intimacy during lifethreatening military situations
There are several ways in which sexual behavior can emerge as an adaptive response to fear and danger in active combat scenarios.
During stressful situations such as combat, individuals may...
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: How sexual behavior can help alleviate stress and danger in combat situations
In a situation where one is feeling threatened, anxious, or scared, there are several different psychological mechanisms that can lead to increased sexual arousal. One such mechanism involves the...
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: How fear and stress impact sexual arousal: psychological mechanisms behind increased desire and pleasure
Sexual abstinence is defined as refraining from sexual activities, including masturbation, for a prolonged period of time. Sexual abstinence can be voluntary or involuntary, depending on whether it...
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: A study finds that men who remain chaste until marriage are more likely to have stronger marriages and less infidelity.
The study of human sexual behavior has been an area of interest for many researchers and psychologists who are eager to understand how humans interact sexually and what influences their desires and...
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: Exploring how danger can affect sexual desire and relationships
Sexual Behaviors During Combat
When people are placed in stressful situations such as battlefield conflicts, their behavior can change dramatically. This is especially true when it comes to sexual...
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: Sexual behavior and the morality of war: exploring ethical consequences in conflict
What is combat intensity?
The term "combat intensity" refers to the physical and mental stress that soldiers face during warfare. It includes elements such as enemy fire, mortar attacks, grenade...
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: Sexual decisions during highintensity conflicts: how combat intensity impacts human behavior
Traumatic experiences can have lasting effects on an individual's ability to form and maintain healthy attachments. This is especially true for those who have been exposed to combat trauma, which has...
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: How combat trauma affects attachment security & relational trust
When it comes to sexual desire, the presence of danger can have a significant impact on an individual's level of excitement. During military deployments, soldiers may find themselves in situations...
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: Boosting sexual desire during deployment with fear and danger