The relationship between military service and romance is one that has been studied extensively throughout history. During times of war, soldiers may experience intense physical and emotional trauma...
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: The impact of prolonged exposure to high stress situations on soldiers capacity for love and intimacy
How does prolonged exposure to operational danger shape soldiers' perception of relational priorities and emotional risk? This question has been studied extensively by psychologists and social...
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: Exploring the impact of prolonged exposure to operational danger on soldiers relationship priorities and emotional risk
Combat Exposure and Sexual Self-Esteem
Sexual self-esteem is the degree to which an individual believes they are desirable and attractive when it comes to their physical appearance and sexual...
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: The impact of trauma on intimacy: how military service affects sexual selfesteem
The physical and psychological effects of sexual trauma can have far-reaching impacts on an individual's life, including their sexual experiences. Trauma can lead to changes in libido, desire, and...
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: Effects of sexual trauma on individuals: understanding the physical & psychological impacts on sexuality
The word "trauma" refers to an experience that is highly disturbing, frightening, or overwhelming. In the military context, it often refers to combat trauma, which involves direct exposure to warfare...
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: Unpacking the intersectionality of sexuality, war trauma, and postdeployment sexual dysfunction
Partner Responses to Inconsistent Relational Responsiveness
Partners play an important role in helping their loved ones adjust to life after deployment.
Soldiers' post-deployment psychological...
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: Understanding your partner's changing needs after deployment: tips for staying connected
Many soldiers experience post-traumatic stress after returning from combat deployments. It can cause them to have difficulty reintegrating into civilian life and affect their relationships with loved...
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: A guide to overcoming posttraumatic stress and improving intimacy in military couples struggling with its effects
Soldiers who have been exposed to combat experience an array of psychological effects that can include anxiety, depression, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, anger, numbness, dissociation,...
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: Rebuilding relationships after combat trauma: understanding sexuality and intimacy
Military Service
The military is known for its strict rules, regulations, and hierarchy, which are enforced through various means including physical punishments, social sanctions, and verbal...
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: How veterans sexual & intimate lives are impacted by their time in the military
Sexual relations are an important part of human life that can be affected by past events. Traumatic events, such as abuse, neglect, war, natural disasters, accidents, etc., can lead to PTSD symptoms...
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: How traumatic events can impact your sex life: from ptsd symptoms to relationship outcomes