LGBT service members often have to navigate a challenging landscape when it comes to balancing their professional responsibilities with the need for private emotional support. This is because they...
How do partners adapt to the emotional unpredictability that returning soldiers may experience after exposure to high-stress missions?
As a result of their involvement in high-stress combat...
The traumatic experiences of war can have profound effects on an individual's mental health, including their ability to maintain and form meaningful romantic relationships. In this article, I will...
The subject of PTSD is not a new one for those who have served in the military.
What many do not realize is that this condition has far-reaching effects beyond just the individual affected by it....
How do sexual relationships influence psychological flexibility under life-threatening conditions?
Sexual relationships can have profound effects on an individual's psychological flexibility...
How does anticipation of deployment affect sexual behavior, emotional closeness, and relational prioritization in couples?
Deployment is an important event that affects many aspects of life,...
Intimate Needs Clashing with Military Demands
When intimate desires collide with military orders, a range of difficulties can arise for soldiers. These difficulties may affect both personal and...
When soldiers go into combat, they face many challenges that test their physical and mental limits. One challenge is the need to maintain a level of professionalism and authority while also dealing...
This article explores how surviving danger can change a soldier's view of vulnerability during intimate moments. It explains that being exposed to extreme danger can create a sense of hypervigilance...
Sexual coercion is defined as unwanted sexual activity that occurs without consent from both partners. This can include everything from physical violence to verbal pressure and nonverbal actions such...