The expression of one's sexual preferences can have both positive and negative impacts on intimate relationships. On the one hand, sharing personal desires and boundaries allows partners to connect...
Social norms are rules that govern behavior within a society. They are unwritten codes that determine what is acceptable and what is not. These norms can be explicit or implicit, formal or informal,...
Childhood Trauma and Sexual Addiction
The idea that early life experiences can have lifelong effects is well established. Children who experience stressful events are more likely to develop...
Fear of rejection is an emotional response to potential failure that can affect many aspects of life, including sexual assertiveness. It's the feeling of being judged or rejected based on one's...
When it comes to sexual intimacy, many individuals struggle to open up about their experiences due to the fear of being judged. This often leads to family secrets that can negatively impact one's...
Sexual dysfunction can have significant impacts on partner satisfaction and intimacy. This is due to the fact that sexual activities are one of the primary ways couples connect and express their...
In many romantic relationships, there is an exchange of emotional dependency that can lead to feelings of guilt and compliance. When one partner becomes more dependent on the other for emotional...
The topic of this article is the role that vulnerability plays in erotic recovery from relational betrayal. Vulnerability refers to one's willingness to be open and exposed to risk, including...
Dependency is the psychological state of being dependent on another person for physical, emotional, financial, or social support. It can affect an individual's perception of their own identity and...
How does childhood sexual repression affect adult sexual autonomy?
Sexual repression is defined as the suppression of an individual's natural sexual desires, urges, and behaviors. It occurs when...