To understand how to differentiate between emotional survival mechanisms and authentic relational preferences, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of what they are. Emotional survival...
Survivor's Guilt and Veterans' Perception of Their Own Worthiness and Ability to Engage in Fulfilling Intimate Relationships
Survivor's guilt is a common phenomenon among military veterans who...
How do emotional dependencies influence relational patterns, risk-taking, and susceptibility to sexual exploitation?
Emotional dependency is a phenomenon whereby an individual feels emotionally...
Cognitive distortions are mental errors that lead to negative thoughts and feelings about oneself or one's surroundings. During first sexual experiences, people may experience increased levels of...
When it comes to understanding and managing sexual anxiety before intimacy, it is important to consider both cognitive distortions and emotional biases that can lead to physiological arousal and...
The Cognitive Distortions that Exacerbate Sexual Anxiety and Performance-Related Stress in Adolescents
In today's fast-paced world, where teenagers are constantly bombarded with images of...
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...
Feelings of inadequacy are common among individuals regardless of their social or emotional support systems. Although having a supportive relationship can provide comfort, it does not necessarily...
Romantic affection is an important part of many people's lives. It can be expressed in different ways, including through physical touch, emotional support, verbal communication, and even financial...
Transforming Religious Shame into Sacred Self-Recognition
Shame is an uncomfortable feeling of inferiority or embarrassment experienced when one's actions, beliefs, or characteristics fail to meet...