Soldiers are often away from home for long periods during wartime. This can be difficult for their partners and loved ones who must cope with the stress and uncertainty of being apart. Soldiers may...
Exploring the Emotional Risks of Distant Intimacy for Soldiers
As soldiers navigate the challenges of military life, they often turn to various coping mechanisms to manage their stress and...
How does emotional vulnerability enable or inhibit sexual communication under extreme stress?
Emotional vulnerability can be defined as the willingness to express one's innermost thoughts,...
The term "hypervigilance" refers to an increased state of awareness and alertness that individuals may experience when they feel threatened or at risk of danger. This heightened sense of vigilance is...
Exposure to Life-Threatening Events Transform One's Perception of the Body
People who have experienced traumatic experiences are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a...
There is an abundance of evidence to suggest that sexual abuse can have long-term impacts on psychological wellbeing, including increased risk for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression,...
The military has a long history of deploying its soldiers to conflict zones around the world. These deployments are often stressful and traumatic experiences that can have lasting effects on their...
When two people have experienced trauma together and then attempt to rebuild their relationship, they may encounter several obstacles that can make it difficult to regain trust in the bedroom. These...
Sexual trust is a belief that one's partner will not betray their trust through cheating, infidelity, or deceitful actions related to their sexual behavior, which may be physical or emotional....
After serving in war zones for an extended time, returning home is usually stressful because soldiers experience physical and mental trauma that can disrupt their relationships. The military's...