The experience of being in combat is often traumatic for military personnel. Soldiers may be forced to kill others, witness the deaths of their comrades, or even face the possibility of their own...
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: Unpacking the complex relationship between trauma, gender roles, sexuality, and military service
Many veterans experience trauma during combat, which can lead to emotional distress that impacts their daily lives even after they return home. This can manifest in various ways, including difficulty...
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: Experiencing postcombat emotional trauma? how intimate relationships help veterans heal
Sexual dysfunction refers to a range of problems that can occur during sexual activity, including difficulties with desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, and more. When these issues arise for members of the...
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: Unlocking the connection between military service, mental health, and sexual dysfunction: a comprehensive guide
Sexual repression has been widely recognized as a significant issue among active-duty soldiers, and it is estimated that up to 64% of military personnel have experienced sexual abuse during their...
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: 64% of military personnel experience sexual abuse, resulting in ptsd and other adverse outcomes.
Soldiers who have experienced traumatic events often struggle to reconcile their desires for sexual intimacy with their memories and emotions related to these experiences. This is due to the unique...
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: Sexual intimacy challenges: how military life impacts veteran relationships
After experiencing traumatic loss, forming new attachments can be challenging for soldiers. They have to learn how to trust others again while dealing with feelings of grief and guilt that may hinder...
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: Overcoming trauma: how soldiers can form healthy relationships again
Sexual and emotional bonding between soldiers is a common phenomenon that has been studied extensively in recent years.
Research has largely focused on how these bonds form among those who have...
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: How shared traumatic experiences can enhance military intimacy
Many military couples have to face unique challenges that can affect their relationship and their sexual life. When partners are away for extended periods of time, they may feel distant from each...
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: How military couples can maintain psychosexual compatibility under operational stress
Sexual coercion is an act involving unwanted sexual contact that occurs when someone uses force, manipulation, threats, pressure, or emotional coercion to have sexual intercourse or another sexual...
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: Experiencing sexual coercion? get help now! understanding the impact of psychological consequences on service members
Soldiers who experience physical injuries in combat situations often have to deal with a range of emotional and psychological consequences that can impact their relationships with family members,...
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: Sexual healing for wounded soldiers: addressing intimacy concerns after battle