Emotional Trauma and Sexual Functioning
Traumatic events can leave an individual struggling to cope with a wide range of feelings, including anxiety, guilt, fear, depression, anger, grief, shame,...
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: How traumatic events impact sexual health: examining the role of emotion and partner collaboration
Sexual misunderstandings occur when couples have different expectations regarding sex and their partner's behavior. These can lead to confusion, hurt feelings, resentment, and distance between...
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: Overcoming sexual misunderstandings: strategies for healthy intimacy
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...
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: How couples can overcome external pressures impacting their sexual desire and responsiveness?
Sexual Conflict Reveals Uncomfortable Truths and Needs
Sexual conflict is a common occurrence in many romantic relationships, but it can be especially challenging when it exposes uncomfortable...
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: Sexual conflict reveals uncomfortable truths and needs: strategies for resolution
Sexual shame has many negative effects on human behavior, including the creation of emotional distance between partners. This can be interpreted as a lack of interest or caring for one another, which...
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: Avoiding sex due to shame can lead to distance in relationships
In an intimate relationship, both partners share various experiences and emotions that help build trust and intimacy between them.
There are situations where one partner may feel rejected due to...
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: Addressing sexual incompatibility in intimate relationships: managing emotions & maintaining selfworth
Rebuilding Sexual Trust After Neglect
When a couple experiences a period of neglect, rejection, or emotional withdrawal in their relationship, it can be challenging to regain trust and...
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: Sexual trust rebuilding: effective steps to restore intimacy in a couples relationship
When it comes to romantic relationships, conflicts between partners can arise around a variety of issues. One such issue is that of monogamy, exclusivity, and relational openness. Some people may...
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: Navigating monogamy vs. nonmonogamy conflicts in relationships: strategies for managing differences
The question of how individuals interpret sexual rejection within a relationship is a complex one that has been explored extensively by psychologists and researchers. It can be particularly difficult...
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: How to navigate sexual rejection within relationships: tips from experts
Most couples experience some degree of conflict during their romantic relationship. One common cause for conflict is sexual dissatisfaction. If one partner feels that they are not satisfied with the...
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: How to navigate sexual dissatisfaction without destroying your intimacy