Psychological consequences can arise when individuals suppress their sexual desires due to religious beliefs, cultural norms, personal feelings of guilt, or societal stigma. These effects can...
Islamic Comorian communities have strict rules regarding masturbation. It is considered forbidden and sinful to masturbate for both men and women.
These attitudes vary greatly across different...
The construction of boundaries around licit and illicit sexual conduct in various religious communities is based on cultural beliefs and moral values that have been handed down through generations....
Substance Abuse, Sexual Victimization, Trauma Processing, and Sexual Identity Development
The relationship between prior experiences of substance abuse, sexual victimization, and trauma processing...
Family systems therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding the interactions between individuals within a family unit. It addresses issues such as communication breakdown,...
Substance use has been shown to have a significant impact on sexual performance and desire. Alcohol, for instance, can act as a depressant, which means that it can slow down physical and cognitive...
Sexual repression is a common phenomenon that has been experienced by many individuals around the world. It refers to the practice of restricting or suppressing one's natural sexual urges, desires,...
Sexual trauma is defined as a deeply disturbing experience that causes lasting psychological harm to an individual's capacity for healthy sexual functioning, development, and relationship. It may...
Soldiers may experience an increase in their libido during times of stressful situations, such as deployments or combat experiences. This is due to the release of hormones like testosterone that can...
In modern society, many people spend a considerable amount of time working at their jobs, which can create sexual tensions that may be difficult to manage. Sexual tension is defined as an unresolved...