The effect of chronic stress on soldiers' mental health is well known, but it can also affect their ability to form secure attachments and maintain healthy relationships after leaving active duty....
Sexual relationships are often associated with the idea of mutual satisfaction and fulfillment, but they can also be linked to inequitable resource allocation, opportunity distribution, and...
There is a pervasive tendency to believe that romantic partners who have unequal levels of social status, economic resources, age difference, ethnic origin, educational attainment, political...
Intimate partner violence is a major public health problem worldwide, affecting millions of people. It occurs when one partner uses physical force, coercion, emotional abuse, or manipulation to...
Sexuality is an important part of human life that has been studied extensively. It can be defined as the capacity to express one's identity through physical and emotional attractions towards others,...
Sexual coercion is when someone makes you do something against your will during sex that you don't want to do. It can include forcing you to have sex, pressuring you to do certain things, or refusing...
There is an increasing recognition of the importance of understanding the dynamics of power, control, and influence within relationships. Power is defined as the capacity to exert a direct or...
Hierarchical structures are systems where individuals occupy positions of authority and subordination. These structures exist everywhere from family dynamics to large corporations. They also exist...
Prolonged exposure to danger
Prolonged exposure to danger can change how people perceive sexual desire and intimacy. When faced with a threat, survival becomes a priority for individuals, and they...
Sexual trauma is a widespread problem that can have devastating effects on people's lives. Sexual assault, childhood abuse, rape, incest, domestic violence, and molestation are all forms of sexual...