Sexual tension is an emotional state that occurs when there is attraction between two people but no physical action has been taken to satisfy that desire. This can lead to feelings of frustration and...
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: Resolving sexual tension: understanding and managing feelings of ambivalence and morality in relationships
Title: Rationalizing Sexual Behaviors
Sex is an essential component of human existence that has been around since the beginning of time. It is a natural physical function that humans perform to...
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: Rationalizing sexual behaviors: exploring selfexpression and intimacy
People can deal with situations where sexual involvement goes against their moral or relational values in various ways. Some may choose to remain abstinent while others may find ways to reconcile...
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: Dealing with situations where sex goes against your morals and values: strategies for individuals to consider
Cognitive Mechanisms
Cognitive mechanisms are psychological processes that enable individuals to learn and make sense of their experiences. In the context of sexual relationships, these mechanisms...
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: How cognitive mechanisms can influence misattribution of sexual dissatisfaction.
When it comes to sexual encounters between two consenting adults, there is often the belief that they can be justified as "exceptions" to existing ethical standards.
This mindset can lead...
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: The psychology of consentfree sex: how it creates moral disengagement
In the context of interpersonal interactions, it is common for people to make decisions that are heavily influenced by unconscious factors such as sexual attraction and desire.
Due to societal...
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: The subtle art of rationalizing sexual attraction: how people justify their interpersonal decisions
When it comes to human behavior, there are many things we can understand but never explain. Sexual desire is one such thing. It's an essential part of our lives yet remains mysterious even to those...
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: Understanding sexual desire: how people make sense of conflicting attractions and values
What is Sexual Involvement?
Sexual involvement refers to all types of romantic, physical, and emotional interactions between two people that involve sexual attraction and desire. It may include...
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: Sexual involvement: types, effects, relationships & distortion
The question of how adults internalize their sexual desires is an important one that deserves attention. It can be difficult for people to reconcile their deepest yearnings with society's...
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: Sexual desires and society: how to cope with conflicting feelings
The ability to make decisions about sexual behavior can be challenging even under optimal conditions.
It becomes increasingly difficult during times of high stress, whether caused by physical or...
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: 60150 character limit how do people justify their sexual decisions?