The issue of sexual consent is becoming increasingly important in modern society, especially after several high profile cases where individuals have been accused of committing sexual crimes. One area...
Soldiers are often seen as tough and stoic individuals who have to deal with extreme physical and emotional stress during their time in combat.
There is another side to military life that many...
Sexual consent involves explicit agreement between partners to engage in sexual activity. It can be negotiated through verbal communication, physical cues, and nonverbal gestures that indicate mutual...
Command oversight and hierarchical control are important aspects of military structure that can have significant impacts on sexual relationships among soldiers. This is because these structures can...
Soldiers experience unique stressors related to their job that can have an impact on their views about sexual consent and intimacy.
They may see the world as dangerous, be trained to kill, and...
Sexual activity between individuals is often considered to be an extremely personal and private matter that should be conducted within a safe environment where consent can be freely given and...
What is Relational Sexuality?
Relational sexuality refers to the idea that sexuality exists within relationships rather than solely between individuals. It suggests that romantic and sexual...
How soldiers negotiate sexual boundaries in challenging situations
Sexual attraction is part of human nature, but it can be complicated when individuals are placed in close quarters for extended...
A common misconception about military culture is that it is exclusively masculine and hypermasculine, where men dominate and women are subservient.
This view does not accurately reflect reality....
Fear is an emotion that can have a significant impact on both verbal and nonverbal communication, including the exchange of consent during sexual encounters. In a combat environment, where...