Erotic attachments play an important role in influencing emotional regulation, relational resilience, and coping with uncertainty. Emotional regulation refers to the process of controlling one's...
The developmental period between childhood and young adulthood is characterized by many physical, social, psychological, and cognitive changes that shape an individual's understanding of self and...
Can sexual self-acceptance enhance resilience, emotional regulation, and social competence?
Sexual self-acceptance refers to an individual's ability to acknowledge and accept their own unique...
The idea that sexual fantasies can be used to cope with relational dissatisfaction, stress, trauma, or emotional dysregulation has been explored extensively in research literature. There are numerous...
Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of human development that has significant implications for both physical and psychological wellbeing. As such, it can be a source of anxiety and excitement for...
Internalized media, cultural, and peer norms shape sexual timidity, relational avoidance, and emotional regulation. These concepts are interconnected and have an impact on people's behavior,...
Sexual harmony is an important aspect of a healthy relationship that can buffer against relational stress and enhance emotional regulation and life satisfaction. It involves mutual respect, trust,...
Early heartbreak is one of those experiences that can have a lasting impact on an individual's life. It can shape their future interactions with others, their expectations for love and relationships,...
The term "internalized homophobia" refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community may have toward themselves because...
The term "LGBTQ" refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning people who identify themselves as such. In addition to their sexual orientation or gender identity, these...