Sexual activity is an integral part of human life that has been studied extensively for its effect on various aspects of behavior and cognitive processes. One such aspect is how it affects risk...
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: How does sex affect risk perception, ethical decisionmaking, and operational judgment in combat?
Sleep Deprivation
Soldiers are exposed to various stresses during military training or operations that can affect their physical and mental health, including sleep deprivation. When they are...
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: Sexuality and sleep deprivation: exploring the link between soldier tiredness and impaired intimacy
The human brain is wired to respond to threats and dangers by activating its fight or flight response. When faced with danger, the body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that prepare it...
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: Chronic exposure to fear impacts sexual decision making and relationships
Stress can affect an individual's physical and mental health in various ways, including their sexual motivation. In the context of military service, stressors such as combat exposure, deployment, and...
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: Military service and sexual motivation: how stress impacts intimacy amid combat exposure
Sexual and romantic attraction is often considered to be based primarily on physical appearance and chemistry.
Recent studies have shown that anticipatory anxiety can also play a significant role...
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: The role of anticipatory anxiety in relationships: how it can affect sexual and emotional decisionmaking
When it comes to our bodies' natural responses to pleasure, there is much more than meets the eye. While many people may think that their body responds only when they are physically touched in a...
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: A deep dive into how stress can impact human sexuality surprising factor underlying desire, arousal, and performance
Soldiers who are experiencing high levels of stress during war have been known to engage in risky sexual behavior. This can include having unprotected sex with multiple partners, which increases...
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: High stress levels among solders lead to risky sexual behaviors
Sexual interaction is an essential aspect of human life that affects various aspects of one's social and psychological well-being. It has been observed that individuals who have frequent sexual...
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: Understanding the impact of frequent sexual encounters on military morale, confidence, and relationships
Sexual arousal is often thought to be triggered by visual stimuli such as erotic images or sensory input like touch.
There is also evidence that anticipation can play an important role in...
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: A deep dive into how danger enhances sexual desire, responsiveness, and patience in couples
SEXUAL ADAPTATIONS TO COMBAT TRAUMA
In times of war or conflict, military personnel are frequently exposed to various types of traumatic events such as combat, injury, death, sexual assault, and...
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: Sexual adaptations to combat trauma: physiological and psychological details that support emotional recovery