1. What is the problem?
2. Exposure to idealized depictions of sexual pleasure online can have several negative effects on individuals' perceptions of their own intimate experiences. This paper...
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: Sexual satisfaction in the age of porn: how exposure can lead to selfloathing
Psychological costs arise when individuals repress their erotic desires for various reasons such as cultural taboos, religious beliefs, social norms, and personal values. These costs can be severe...
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: How suppressed sexual desire leads to devastating psychological costs
Sexual repression is the act of suppressing one's natural sexual urges and impulses in order to conform to societal norms or expectations. While this may be done for various reasons such as fear of...
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: guilt, shame, anxiety and depression: the psychological costs of religious or moral sexual repression
Cultural Myths and Taboos About Anal Sex
Most cultures around the world have some sort of idea about what is considered "proper" when it comes to sex. In many places, it's common for people to...
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: A guide to culturally acceptable anal sex practices and enjoyment for all people.
Cultural Taboos Create Psychological Tension
Cultural taboos are prevalent throughout history, and they have an impact on how people behave and feel about different topics. One area where this is...
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: Sexuality and culture: how taboos influence desire, shame, and guilt
Identity conflicts are common in human societies and manifest themselves in different ways. Some people experience these conflicts through their beliefs, values, language, culture, religion,...
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: Uncovering the impact of identity conflicts on sexual behavior: how society shapes our desires and choices
Sexual trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to regulate their emotions over the long term. This is because sexual trauma can lead to changes in brain chemistry that make it...
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: Sexual trauma and emotional regulation: understanding the longterm impact
The topic of this article is how trauma can influence and shape people's sexual desires and fantasies. Specifically, it explores how past experiences of abuse, neglect, or violence may lead to the...
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: Uncovering the secret sexual fantasies of survivors: how trauma can influence desires
When it comes to compulsive sexual secrecy, many people believe that it is a matter of personal choice. They think that those who keep their sexual desires hidden from others do so because they want...
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: The powerful link between unresolved trauma and compulsive sexual secrecy
Shame is a complex emotional experience that arises from experiencing oneself as falling short of socially prescribed standards, whether those standards are related to moral behaviour, appearance,...
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: Exploring the complexity of shame in relationships: how societal norms can impact personal desires