Sexual coercion and harassment can have lasting effects on individuals' relationships, social trust, and emotional well-being. Experiences of sexual violence can lead to feelings of shame, guilt,...
Sexual coercion is a form of sexual violence that occurs when one person pressures another into engaging in unwanted sexual activity through the threat of harm or force. Sexual coercion includes...
Surviving combat together can significantly impact the trust and relationship dynamics between romantic partners in terms of their sexual lives. When couples go through traumatic experiences, such as...
I will discuss how sexual trauma can impact an individual's moral flexibility, their ability to reason ethically, and their experience transitioning back into civilian life after service. Sexual...
Proximity to danger is a powerful factor that can have significant impact on emotional dependencies and affection within partnered relationships. When individuals are faced with dangerous situations...
The human mind is capable of remarkable feats of adaptation. One such ability is the ability to reinterpret traumatic experiences in ways that can lessen their psychological impact.
A person who...
Research has shown that experiences of intergenerational trauma and family secrecy can have significant impacts on an individual's development, particularly their emotional schemas and relational...
Sexual coercion is a form of unwanted sexual behavior that can be physical, verbal, emotional, or psychological. Victims may experience anxiety, fear, powerlessness, depression, shame, guilt, anger,...
Sexual violence can have a profound effect on survivors' ability to engage in healthy intimacy with partners. Survivors may experience fear, anxiety, and hypervigilance that makes it difficult for...
Survivors play a crucial role in shaping public discourse about sexual violence and abuse through their personal stories. As they tell their experiences, survivors must carefully consider how to...