The word "touch" has many meanings in different contexts, but it is most often used to describe physical contact between individuals that can be felt through the skin. Touch can range from light taps...
Many adolescents have an idealized image of what romantic and sexual relationships should be like, based on their fantasies. These can range from fairy tale romances to steamy encounters inspired by...
In adulthood, individuals experience a wide range of emotions and feelings that can impact their sexual decision-making and behavior, such as jealousy, social validation, and peer comparison....
There has been an increased interest in understanding how professional, social, and academic gatherings influence adult sexual learning and behavior. This is particularly important because these...
Inconsistent caregiving is defined as the lack of stability in the environment during childhood, which leads to emotional stress and unpredictability. It has been shown that this type of upbringing...
Unresolved childhood trauma can lead to a variety of negative outcomes in adulthood. Some people may develop fearful attitudes towards sex, while others may become hypersexualized due to their...
Childhood Attachment Patterns
Childhood is an important stage of development where children learn how to interact with others and form attachments. These attachments are typically formed with...
How do early parent-child attachment patterns shape adult sexual preferences?
The parent-child relationship is crucial for human development. It plays an important role in shaping children's...
Intergenerational and Cultural Sexual Norms Shape Adult Sexual Behavior
Sexual norms are beliefs about appropriate and expected sexual behaviors that are passed down from one generation to...
Childhood Sexual Modeling, Educational Exposure, and Early Relational Experiences Shaping Adult Sexual Behavior, Expectations, and Intimacy Patterns
In human development, the physical and...