Sexual coercion, consent violation, and relational manipulation can have severe effects on desire, trust, and intimacy in a relationship. These actions create a breach of trust that can be difficult...
Queer relationships can be subject to unique challenges, including societal norms that may make it difficult for people to express their identities freely. These communities are also often more...
Can unresolved trauma distort the perception of pleasure into a reenactment of pain?
The brain is an amazing organ that can process information quickly and efficiently. It can store memories for...
Negotiating for Repair
When two people are involved in an intimate relationship, there is always the possibility that they will make mistakes or misinterpret each other's intentions. This can lead...
Sexual trauma is a form of psychological distress that can cause lasting emotional and physical reactions to victims. It often leads to feelings of shame, fear, guilt, self-blame, and depression....
Sexual trauma refers to unwanted sexual experiences that can cause psychological distress such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, humiliation, anger, or embarrassment. Sexual traumas may occur during...
How do individuals rebuild sexual confidence after negative relational or sexual experiences?
When an individual has experienced a bad relationship or traumatic sexual event, they may feel like...
I will explain how past relationship trauma can impact an individual's present sexual responsiveness, and explore some behaviors that may help with healing from these experiences. Past relationship...
Many people have experienced some form of traumatic event in their lives that has had an impact on them. This can range from physical abuse to emotional neglect to witnessing violence or even...
Emotional wounds can greatly impact our ability to build trust and navigate sexual relationships in the present. When we have experienced trauma or betrayal in past relationships, it is natural for...