Social taboos regarding talking about intimate matters have existed in military communities for centuries, and they continue to influence how service members express their feelings today. In this...
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: Overcoming emotional barriers: how military personnel can break through taboos around intimacy
Soldiers are often deployed to different locations for various reasons such as peacekeeping missions, training exercises, humanitarian aid efforts, counterterrorism operations, combat missions, and...
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: Strategies for staying connected with loved ones during frequent deployments
The physical demands of military service may be challenging enough without adding the emotional and psychological strain that comes from being away from home for extended periods of time. But when a...
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: Deployments emotional strain: how military service can affect sexual desire and mental health
Soldiers spend a significant amount of time away from home for their job. They are often deployed to dangerous places where they face various risks every day. Their families also have to suffer...
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: Sexual intimacy during military deployment: how partners cope with loneliness, anxiety, and fear of the unknown?
Soldiers have to deal with unique challenges when it comes to forming and maintaining romantic relationships due to their demanding schedules, frequent deployments, and exposure to traumatic events...
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: Overcoming challenges as a military couple: communicating about sexual desires and navigating emotional distance
Soldiers often form strong emotional bonds with their fellow soldiers through shared experiences such as training, combat missions, and downtime together in the barracks. These connections can...
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: The emotional impact of disrupted relationships between soldiers: a study on sexuality, intimacy, and bonding
There has been an increased focus on promoting diversity and inclusion in the military, including for LGBT service members.
Despite these efforts, concerns about fairness in promotion and...
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: Promoting diversity and inclusion in the military | impact on lgbt service members perceptions
Sexual Identity Development Among Soldiers
Soldiers are known for their bravery, strength, and discipline. They put themselves in harm's way to protect others, often under challenging conditions...
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: Soldiers and their struggle with sexual identity development: exploring challenges & coping mechanisms.
In military culture, there are high levels of stigmatization against those who experience sexual coercion. This can lead to feelings of shame and isolation, which can further exacerbate the trauma...
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: How military culture contributes to trauma from sexual coercion: a call for action
Soldiers and Intimate Relationships
Soldiers often face many challenges while serving their country, one of which is how to reconcile their experiences in military operations with the ethical...
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: Reintegration challenges faced by veterans who participate in ethically questionable military operations