Veterans who have experienced war are often affected by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which can lead to difficulties in maintaining healthy romantic and sexual relationships. PTSD can affect...
The impact of traumatic events on veterans' social interactions has been well documented. Traumatic experiences such as combat or military training can lead to changes in how individuals communicate...
Individuals often encounter various challenges while making decisions related to their sexual lives. One such challenge is determining how to incorporate emotions into the framework that governs...
Sexual identity is an essential part of every individual's self-definition. It refers to one's sense of self as masculine, feminine, both or neither. In a war zone, where death and destruction are...
Hypervigilance is a state of high alertness, tension, and anxiety that can be experienced by individuals who have been exposed to trauma or stressful situations in the past. This heightened state of...
Sexual relations can be complicated even in ordinary circumstances. They involve many factors that affect both partners' mental health and well-being, including their physical, emotional, social,...
There has been an increasing awareness of the impact that traumatic experiences can have on individuals' mental health and wellbeing. One particular aspect of this is the effect that it can have on...
Moral Injury and Sexual Desire
Moral injury is an experience that can have profound effects on various aspects of human life, including sexual desire, relational commitment, and emotional...
Sexual coercion is a type of assault that involves forcing an individual into unwanted sexual activity through the use of physical violence, threats, or manipulation. Sexual coercion can have...
The need for constant vigilance in operational settings is crucial for military personnel's safety, but it can also impede their ability to establish emotional connections with their partners. This...