LGBTQ+ couples face unique challenges when it comes to military deployments due to their identities being different from the majority population. This can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety,...
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: How lgbtq+ couples can navigate military deployment and maintain intimacy
Emotional distance can be defined as an emotional detachment between partners who are involved in a relationship. It is often experienced as a lack of closeness, intimacy, or connectedness between...
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: How emotional distance can affect your relationship sexuality and intimacy
What is intimacy, connection, and engagement?
Intimacy is a state of emotional closeness between people who share mutual feelings, desires, and experiences. Connection refers to the feeling of...
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: The power of intimacy, connection, and engagement for mental health
Sexual trauma is defined as an unwanted sexual experience that causes severe psychological distress to the victim. Sexual coercion refers to nonconsensual sexual acts which can range from verbal...
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: Overcoming sexual trauma: how to rebuild confidence, improve coping strategies, and strengthen relationships
Emotions are an essential aspect of human life, and they influence our actions and behavior daily.
When individuals experience conflicting emotions, it can be challenging to manage...
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: Navigating emotional paradoxes: how individuals handle complex feelings while fulfilling responsibilities
As sexual activity is an essential part of human life, it can also play a role in mitigating the negative effects of stress and trauma in military personnel. Studies have shown that individuals who...
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: Sexual activity as protective factor against chronic stress and trauma in military personnel
Differentiating Between Short-Term Coping Bonds and Long-Term Relational Commitments Among Soldiers
Soldiers are trained to be able to bond quickly with their fellow comrades while in combat...
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: How soldiers can navigate the difference between shortterm coping bonds and lasting relationships during deployment
Soldiers deployed to combat zones must deal with many challenges, including physical and mental stressors. One of these is the potential for personal transformation during deployment. Soldiers often...
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: Understanding deployment separation anxiety: can intimate relationships survive personal transformation?
Sexual intimacy is often seen as a way to express love and affection towards another person.
It can also be used as a means of balancing one's mental state when experiencing prolonged periods of...
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: Why sexual intimacy may be a surprisingly effective stress reliever
Intimate partnerships play an essential role in providing emotional support during times of high stress. When individuals are under pressure, they can experience significant mental strain that...
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: How intimate partnerships can enhance psychological stability during highstress missions