Persistent Political Instability
Political instability can have a profound impact on individuals' ability to form secure attachments and may also shape their relational culture for generations to...
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: Sexual politics and attachment anxiety: how longterm political instability shapes intimate relationships
The term "historical trauma" refers to the collective wounds and traumatic experiences that a group of people may have undergone in the past, which can affect their current mental health and...
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: Historical trauma: how intergenerational wounds affect mental health & wellbeing.
Trauma-Informed Therapy Facilitates Self-Acceptance for LGBT Survivors of Violence
Sexual minorities are more likely to experience physical and psychological abuse than heterosexuals due to their...
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: Sexual minoritys trauma inclusion improves relational intimacy: therapy that works for everyone.
Traumatic experiences are often characterized by feelings of helplessness, fear, powerlessness, and loss of control. When someone comes out to others about their sexual orientation or gender...
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: How traumainformed approaches can help lgbtqia+ navigate public coming out
The trauma-informed model for understanding human behavior suggests that people who have experienced severe psychological trauma may develop maladaptive coping strategies such as dissociation,...
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: How sexual intensity can facilitate relationship healing through traumatic erotic preferences
In the context of human sexual interactions, erotic identity refers to an individual's unique set of sexual preferences, desires, behaviors, and identifications that they consider essential to their...
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: Erotic identity and sexual negotiation: exploring the complexities of interpersonal relationships
How men perceive their own feelings, desires, and actions are strongly shaped by their past experiences, social norms, and cultural expectations around gender roles. Men who express interest in sex...
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: An exploration of mens vulnerability and emotional intimacy during sexual encounters
Partners who have different views about erotic media can experience conflict. One partner may see it as inspiration for their artistic work, while another may view it as harmful to their...
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: How to manage disagreements over erotic media use in your relationship
The way that trauma can affect one's ability to experience pleasure is complex and multifaceted. Traumatic experiences can have far-reaching effects on how individuals perceive themselves, their...
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: Trauma & intimacy: how trauma can affect sexual arousal & relationships
Couples often have strong and passionate desires that they want to fulfill together. Fantasies play an important role in keeping relationships alive and exciting, but it is essential for both...
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: Exploring sexual fantasies safely and ethically: how to keep your relationship spicy without hurt feelings