Sexual norms refer to socially accepted behaviors, beliefs, practices, and values related to sex, sexual identity, gender expression, and relationships between men and women. They are deeply...
Can intimate catastrophe serve as a lens to understand systemic weaknesses in governance?
Intimate catastrophes are events that affect one person's life but have broader implications for society....
Forgiveness is an essential virtue that requires selflessness, humility, and compassion to practice. It involves letting go of resentment, anger, or bitterness towards others and moving forward from...
Sexual status refers to an individual's perceived attractiveness or desirability based on physical appearance, personality traits, behavioral characteristics, or societal norms. It can have...
Financial Dependency and Intimate Relationships
Financial dependency can be a major factor that affects one's ability to form meaningful and intimate relationships. This is because it creates an...
Sexual games are often seen as a way for couples to explore their desires and spice up their relationship, but they also have the potential to reveal deeper aspects of their dynamic that may...
How does dependency distort erotic equality in unequal power?
There are three types of dependencies: material, emotional, and relational. Material dependency is when one partner relies financially...
Age is a factor that can influence the way people negotiate and perceive consent during sex. Younger individuals may be less likely to understand their own boundaries or those of others, while older...
Power imbalances can be defined as an unequal distribution of power between individuals in a relationship. These imbalances can take various forms, including financial, social, economic, physical,...
Internalized gender norms play a significant role in shaping how people perceive sexual power dynamics during an intimate encounter. These norms are socially constructed beliefs about what is...