Couples face challenges to their sexual relationship from many sources: parenting responsibilities, work, family demands, health issues, social pressures, and more. These circumstances can put stress...
What relational strategies help couples maintain open communication during sexual stagnation?
Sexual stagnation is a common issue faced by many couples that can lead to emotional distance and...
Compassionate Responses to Disclosures of Sexual Trauma
Compassionate responses to disclosures of sexual trauma are critical for maintaining healthy romantic relationships. When one partner has...
The fear of abandonment is a common psychological experience that can have a significant impact on an individual's life, including their sexual experiences. This fear may manifest itself in various...
Sexual involvement can have significant consequences for mental health, including increased risk of emotional labor, stress, and burnout. Emotional labor refers to the mental and physical efforts...
Fear of sexual monotony refers to an anxiety that may arise when couples believe their sexual relationship has become stagnant and predictable, lacking excitement and novelty. This can lead to...
The term "emotional withdrawal" refers to an individual's mental state characterized by feelings of sadness, loneliness, disappointment, and anxiety when they realize that their romantic or sexual...
In today's world, where everything is so fast-paced and people have busy lives, there are many factors that can contribute to a lack of sexual desire.
Sometimes this problem may be more than just...
Sexual experiences are often seen as an important aspect of one's personal identity, but they can also contribute to relational identity in unique ways. In romantic relationships, partners may...
Sexual relationships have been shown to play a significant role in conflict escalation, negotiation, and mediation outcomes. In fact, research has found that people who are in romantic relationships...