Sexual expectations are preconceived ideas about how one expects to experience or act during sexual encounters. These can be influenced by cultural norms, media depictions, socialization, past...
As an individual ages, their physical and mental capacities change which can impact their sex life. These changes may be challenging to navigate, especially when it comes to identifying oneself as a...
How does chronic illness affect sexual expression, emotional closeness, and relational resilience?
Chronic illness can have a significant impact on one's physical, mental, and emotional health,...
Desire is an essential aspect of human behavior that drives individuals towards fulfillment and satisfaction.
When faced with emotional overwhelm, the capacity to experience desire can become...
Managing Erotic Longing When Relationships Are Unfulfilled
Erotic longing can be defined as a desire for romantic or sexual interactions that are either unrealistic or otherwise impossible to...
How do couples handle external emotional burdens that interfere with sexual desire or responsiveness?
Many factors can cause a loss of interest in or ability to have sex. One common factor is an...
How do adults regulate their emotions when sexual relationships become unpredictable?
Emotional volatility is an expression of excessive and often erratic feelings that can be difficult to...
Sexual Identity Conflict
Sexual identity is shaped by individual experiences, beliefs, values, and social pressures. Internal conflicts may arise when there are contradictory influences between...
Sexual attraction is often associated with feelings of excitement, anticipation, desire, pleasure, and satisfaction.
It can also have negative effects on people's lives if they feel trapped by...
As an employee in a workplace where I am often subject to unwanted sexual advances from coworkers and superiors, I have learned that navigating this environment takes more than just physical...