1. What is intimacy?
Intimacy refers to an emotional connection between two people, usually involving physical and/or emotional closeness, trust, and vulnerability. It can take many forms,...
How does anticipation of danger or combat influence sexual desire, intimacy, and emotional connection?
The human brain is a complex organ that responds to different stimuli through chemical...
Long-term exposure to stress can have significant effects on the body's biological systems that regulate emotional bonding. This is especially true for individuals who have experienced trauma in war...
The psychological transformations that occur when someone navigates both the hyper-masculinized expectations of military life and the delicate emotional negotiations required for healthy romantic...
Empathy is an essential component of healthy romantic and platonic relationships. It allows individuals to connect with their partner's emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Under prolonged stress,...
The topic being discussed is how repeated exposure to adrenaline and high intensity affects a service member's ability to experience pleasure during quiet moments with their partner. When someone is...
Exposure to extreme operational stress can have a significant impact on both attachment security and relational satisfaction. Research has shown that individuals who experience prolonged periods of...
Sexual suppression is a practice that involves intentionally restricting one's sexual desires, thoughts, and behaviors for various reasons such as religious beliefs, cultural norms, societal...
The psychological effects of power dynamics and status differences are well documented. When people have unequal positions within an organization, family unit, group, social system, or cultural...
Soldiers are often placed in situations where they must deal with difficult circumstances that challenge their physical and mental well-being. Coping mechanisms such as humour, denial, and positive...