In today's workplace, it is common for employees to have both professional and personal relationships with colleagues. While these connections can be beneficial in some ways, they also have the...
Sexual secrecy is the deliberate concealment of one's sexual orientation, behaviors, desires, and fantasies from one's romantic partner(s) or potential partners. It can take many forms, such as...
Sexual avoidance is a common phenomenon that many people experience. It can be caused by various factors such as anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, fear of rejection, or lack of knowledge about sex....
Fear of Intimacy
Fear of intimacy is a common emotional response that many people experience when they are close to another person, whether it be romantic partners, family members, friends, or...
How do partners rebuild trust after a sexual boundary violation, and what relational repair strategies predict successful reconciliation?
A sexual boundary is an invisible line that defines...
Sexual coercion is a serious problem that occurs when one person pressures another into having unwanted sexual activity. This can include verbal threats, physical force, psychological manipulation,...
Couples can experience emotional distress when there is an unexpected breach of a sexual boundary during intercourse. These boundaries are established early on in a relationship to create clear...
Sexualized behavior is often associated with romance, flirting, dating, and eroticism.
It also appears in more casual situations that are not normally thought of as "romantic," such as in business...
Sexual relationships can have both positive and negative effects on mentoring quality, sponsorship, and career development. When it comes to mentoring, having a strong relationship with one's mentee...
There are many ways that sexual tension can complicate the ethics of disclosure, particularly when it comes to personal relationships. In these contexts, individuals may feel pressure to disclose...