Repeated separations can have a significant impact on long-term attachment patterns due to their effects on emotional development. Separation anxiety, fear of abandonment, and avoidance of close...
Sexual harmony is an important component for emotional resilience, relational stability, and adaptive relational functioning under prolonged stress. Prolonged stress can lead to various mental health...
Gendered Effects of Sexual Trauma on Stress Regulation, Emotional Stability, and Leadership Perception
Sexual trauma is the experience of unwanted or nonconsensual sexual activity that can occur...
Sexual repression is a common occurrence in many cultures around the world. It often begins when children are young and continues throughout adulthood. This can lead to individuals suppressing their...
Stigmatization is a common experience for many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ), especially those living in conservative cultures where...
Long-term exposure to sexual dissatisfaction can have significant effects on an individual's mental health, particularly when it comes to increasing their risk of developing depression. Studies have...
How does sexual satisfaction influence emotional regulation and stress coping in partnerships?
Sexual gratification is an important part of a healthy relationship because it can improve emotional...
One way that sexual intimacy can be an effective buffer against stress-related mental health disorders is through its ability to lower cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that is released in...
Sexual Activity and Stress Resilience
Sexual activity has been shown to have a positive effect on reducing cortisol levels and increasing stress resilience. Cortisol is a hormone that is released...
How Does Sexual Intimacy Provide Psychological Support During Challenging Life Transitions?
Sexual intimacy is an integral part of many romantic relationships, but it can also play a significant...