How do soldiers navigate relational conflict when trauma-related hyperarousal or emotional numbing interferes with communication?
When soldiers experience trauma-related hyperarousal or emotional...
Sexual desires are an essential part of human nature that manifests itself in varying ways for individuals. While some may experience it from an early age, others may become conscious of their...
Trauma-Induced Emotional Numbing and Sexual Pleasure
Emotional numbing is a common response to traumatic experiences that can interfere with an individual's ability to feel physical and emotional...
As soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, emergency medical technicians, disaster relief workers, and other individuals who risk their lives to save...
Sexual desire is a natural part of human life that allows individuals to experience pleasure and closeness with their partners.
When faced with extreme operational stress, it can be difficult to...
Sexual intimacy can be understood as an emotional and physical expression between two individuals that provides a feeling of connection, comfort, and security. It is also believed to have a...
The human body is intricately designed to respond to stimuli that are both physiological and psychological. In times of stress, the body releases hormones that suppress appetite and promote survival...
In the wake of a traumatic event such as an attack or natural disaster, individuals are often left reeling from the shock of what has transpired. In addition to coping with the physical aftermath of...
Trauma is a psychological injury that can have profound effects on an individual's life, including their perceptions of sexual safety, consent, and personal boundaries. Traumatic experiences can...
Partners who have experienced traumatic events may exhibit sexual or emotional behaviors that can be challenging to interpret for their partner(s) without internalizing blame or relational...