Trauma-Related Anxiety Interferes With Sexual Spontaneity And Desire
Trauma is an unpleasant experience that may lead to emotional distress or psychological symptoms such as fear, anger, guilt,...
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: Trauma related anxiety disrupts sexual spontaneity and desire: a closer look at why
In what ways does anticipation of separation or danger affect sexual decision-making?
Sexual attraction is driven by the brain's reward system, which releases neurotransmitters like dopamine when...
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: How does fear of separation or threat influence our decision making regarding sexual attraction?
The human brain is wired to respond to threats and dangers by activating its fight or flight response. When faced with danger, the body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that prepare it...
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: Chronic exposure to fear impacts sexual decision making and relationships
Romantic attachments are strong emotional bonds between individuals that involve mutual affection, physical attraction, and commitment to each other. They can have both positive and negative effects...
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: How romantic attachments can help or hinder your coping strategies under chronic stress
When people experience life-threatening stress repeatedly, they may lose interest in sex, have less desire for it, and be less likely to form close relationships. Researchers call this phenomenon...
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: Exposure desensitization: how stress can affect sexual arousal and attraction
The exploration of erotic imagination can have significant impacts on one's psychological wellbeing and physical sensuality. It is an aspect of human experience that has been studied for centuries,...
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: Exploring erotic imaginations effects on psychology and sensuality
As human beings, we have an innate need for physical contact and affection. Touch is a basic form of communication that helps us connect with others and regulate our emotions.
Our experiences...
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: Why your childhood attachment style can impact how you respond to physical touch as an adult
Sexual fantasies can be defined as imagined scenarios involving sexual activities that an individual finds pleasurable. They are typically experienced during masturbation or partnered intercourse and...
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: Unlocking the power of sexual fantasy: how it can boost creativity, emotional regulation, and intimacy
Long-term sexual preference stability is defined as a person's consistent choice of one gender for sexual activities over time. This phenomenon has been studied extensively in both humans and...
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: Why the hypothalamuspituitarygonadal axis plays a key role in sexual preference stability
Erotic arousal is a state of intense physical and emotional excitement that occurs during sexual activity. It is often described as a feeling of being "turned on" or stimulated. Erotic arousal can be...
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: The power of tempo: how changing music speeds can affect erotic arousal