The most common cognitive distortion that can lead to unhealthy sexual beliefs and behaviors in teenagers is the all-or-nothing thinking pattern. This cognitive bias involves seeing things in...
Sexual anxiety is characterized by feelings of fear, worry, apprehension, nervousness, or discomfort before, during, or after engaging in sexual activity. It can lead to physical symptoms such as...
Anxiety is an emotional response that can be triggered by various situations in life. It's an unpleasant feeling characterized by feelings of nervousness, worry, fear, and uncertainty about what...
The question of whether sexual rejection can trigger cognitive distortions about desirability is an important one that has been studied extensively by psychologists. It has been found that people who...
In order to understand how unmet desires can manifest in psychosocial symptoms, it is important to first define what desires are. Desire is an intense feeling of wanting something or someone. It can...
One strategy that can be useful for reducing anticipatory anxiety related to sexual experimentation is to focus on the present moment and avoid catastrophizing about potential negative outcomes. This...