Intimate partner abuse is any type of physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former partner, such as hitting, pushing, grabbing, choking, controlling, manipulating,...
Sexual adaptation occurs when an individual experiences trauma, abuse, or relational disruption, causing changes to their sexual behavior. It can involve physical, emotional, mental, and social...
Sexual assault is one of the most common forms of violence perpetrated against women in modern societies. It has been estimated that up to 1 in 4 women will be raped at some point in their lives,...
Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can have lasting effects on an individual's psychological wellbeing, including their feelings about intimacy and trust. Many victims of sexual assault...
What is sexual trauma?
Sexual trauma can be defined as any experience of unwanted sexual contact that leaves an individual feeling powerless, violated, frightened, ashamed, helpless, confused,...
Survivors of sexual violence face many challenges when it comes to reintegrating into their lives after an assault or abuse. One of these is how they can reconcile their sexual desires with trauma...
The process of recovering from a sexual assault can be challenging and take years to fully heal. Many survivors struggle to regain their sense of safety and control after such a traumatic experience....
Survivors of sexual trauma often struggle to find their place in the world when it comes to sexual exploration and intimacy. It can be hard to know how much is too much or if it's even safe to engage...
Sexual assault is an act of nonconsensual sexual contact that can cause lasting physical, psychological, and emotional effects on victims, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression,...
Psychological Interventions for Sexual Dysfunction Caused by Trauma
Sexual dysfunction is a term used to describe any difficulties that a person may experience during sexual activity such as...