Couples navigating the emotional contradictions between sexual desire and trauma-induced fear, discomfort, or resistance may find it difficult to communicate openly about their needs and feelings....
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: Sexual desire vs. traumarelated fear and discomfort: how couples can navigate the contradictions
Partners who are engaged in a romantic relationship may experience feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, sadness, anger, or confusion when they avoid sexual intimacy. These emotions may arise from past...
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: Overcoming sexual avoidance in relationships: strategies for couples dealing with emotional triggers
Couples often have specific ways they communicate and express their love for each other through physical intimacy, which can include touching, kissing, hugging, cuddling, oral sex, and intercourse....
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: The impact of trauma on relationships: reestablishing sexual intimacy through adaptive scripts
The United States military is known for its exceptional level of preparedness, discipline, strength, and courage.
Even the most seasoned soldiers can be affected by emotional trauma during times...
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: Mental health struggles of military couples: exploring the impact of war trauma on relationships beyond combat
How Partners Adapt Their Sexual Routines and Emotional Strategies to Maintain Intimacy During Repeated Separation Cycles
To survive prolonged separations, some couples rely on phone calls, text...
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: How couples can adapt their sexual lives and emotional tactics to stay connected during prolonged separation.
Couples often face challenges when it comes to maintaining an active and satisfying sex life, especially as they age. One such challenge is navigating emotional unpredictability. This can manifest...
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: Despite challenges, couples navigate emotional unpredictability through effective communication and intimate scripts
Relational emotional renewal refers to the process of restoring and reinvigorating an existing relationship between individuals. This can involve anything from repairing damaged trust and...
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: Sexual intimacy as a catalyst for relational emotional renewal
High-stress environments can pose significant challenges to individuals' physical and mental well-being. This is especially true for those who must maintain relationships while facing these demands....
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: Sexual compatibility in the bedroom promotes relational stability under high stress.
Sexual novelty can be defined as something new, different, or unexpected during sexual activities between partners. It is an important part of many people's sexual experiences, which can contribute...
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: Sexual novelty: its importance, benefits, and effects on relationships
Researchers have begun to recognize the potential role of intimacy in mitigating the psychological effects of moral injury in combat veterans. Moral injury refers to an experience that challenges an...
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: The psychological benefits of physical touch for combat veterans with moral injury