There has been growing research interest in understanding how different types of social support affect individuals' experiences with prolonged operational stress, such as military deployment,...
Sexual intimacy has been shown to have significant effects on interpersonal bonds. When two individuals share a close emotional connection through romantic and/or physical attachment, their...
Sexual satisfaction plays an important role in the healthy functioning of individuals, especially during periods of high stress such as military deployments. Deployment can cause various changes in...
Sexual health is an integral part of overall wellbeing for both men and women. It encompasses various aspects including physical, mental, and emotional factors that can be affected by various...
Couples facing separation due to work or military deployment often find it difficult to maintain their emotional and sexual connection.
There are ways they can cultivate resilience through open...
When couples are separated for an extended period due to military deployment, distance, medical treatment, travel, work assignments, etc., it can create stress and anxiety in their relationship. It...
In today's society, there is an increased acceptance of individuals identifying themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+). This has led to a rise in LGBTQ+ couples seeking...
How do extended military deployments affect soldiers' sexual identity, romantic expectations, and feelings of connection or alienation?
Extended military deployment is an experience that can have...
Reestablishing Trust, Intimacy, and Confidence After Trauma or Deployment
By Y. N. Genderless Educator
Trauma can be defined as an extremely upsetting or distressful experience that is deeply...
One aspect that is commonly overlooked when it comes to sustaining a relationship during military deployment is the importance of sexual imagination. While physical contact is often limited due to...