Sexual relations are an important part of any relationship, especially among couples who have been apart for extended periods of time due to military service.
Many veterans struggle with issues...
Intimate relationships are essential for soldiers' mental health and wellbeing during deployment and combat missions, providing them with a sense of closeness, trust, emotional support, and...
Traumatic experiences can have a significant impact on individuals' emotions and behaviors, including their ability to form healthy romantic connections with others. Research suggests that those who...
Co-creating relational stability is important for couples who have experienced traumatic events. Despite the traumas, partners can create stable relations through various means. One way to achieve...
When military couples experience trauma-related withdrawal or detachment, it can be challenging to maintain an emotional and sexual connection. Military life is often characterized by stressful...
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, researchers found that the psychological effects of deployments can have lasting consequences on soldiers' mental health. Deployments are...
The ability to manage one's emotions is crucial for maintaining mental stability and psychological wellbeing.
It becomes even more critical when returning from combat, where military personnel may...
Sexual coercion is a form of nonconsensual sexual activity that can have profound effects on a soldier's psychological wellbeing. It can leave them feeling powerless and unable to assert themselves...
Trauma and Intimacy
Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event that can cause severe psychological harm to individuals. It can be caused by physical abuse, sexual assault, natural...
Sexual Activity as a Coping Strategy for Trauma and Psychological Stress in Deployed Military Personnel
During deployment to combat zones, military personnel may experience high levels of...