Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's mental health and well-being, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, isolation, shame, guilt, dissociation, anger, numbness, and more....
Adolescence is a time of physical, psychological, and emotional growth for individuals. During this time, people begin to form their identities, explore their interests, and learn about themselves...
The act of having sex is often associated with pleasure, excitement, and closeness between partners.
It can also be used as a coping mechanism to deal with emotional stress or trauma. This essay...
Secrecy about trauma is often used to avoid facing painful emotions and memories associated with it, which can perpetuate patterns of avoidance and shame. This essay will explore how secrecy...
Fetishes as Unconscious Coping Devices for Stress and Trauma
Fetishes are often thought of as unusual or even perverse behaviors that people develop to get off on something outside of their sexual...
Stress and trauma are common experiences that can impact individuals' mental health and wellbeing. One way individuals may cope with these experiences is through their sexual habits. Sexual activity...
Fantasies are imaginative thoughts, images, or desires that people may have about situations they wish to experience but cannot in reality. They can range from benign daydreams to more intense,...
Sexual fantasies are widely regarded as an expression of one's desires and preferences.
They can also play a significant role in helping individuals cope with stress and trauma. By using sexual...