Exposure to Life-Threatening Situations Reshapes Veterans' Understanding of Intimacy
In life-threatening situations such as combat, veterans experience extreme stress, trauma, and emotional...
The physical and emotional scars that many veterans carry after serving their country often make it difficult for them to experience playful, spontaneous intimacy. These wounds can range from...
The ability to open up emotionally and be vulnerable is crucial for building deep romantic connections with another person.
Many veterans struggle with this aspect of love due to their experiences...
Veterans experience many challenges during their transition to civilian life after military service. One such challenge is how they reintegrate their sexual identities, desires, and intimate...
After experiencing combat, many veterans report difficulties in their emotions, behavior, thoughts, and perceptions. One aspect that is often neglected in this context is the impact on their sex...
How do veterans negotiate intimacy after experiencing physical injury? After an experience of war, many veterans may find themselves changed physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually....
Veterans navigating intimacy can be challenging, especially for those whose partners have experienced secondary trauma from witnessing war's horrors. Veterans must consider how their trauma affects...
Psychological barriers are common among many people, including veterans who have experienced trauma and PTSD. These barriers can make it difficult for veterans to engage in playful, spontaneous, or...
How do veterans cope with the fear of being "too much" for their partners during intimate encounters?
Veterans who have been involved in combat may experience heightened levels of emotional...
Veterans returning from military service often face challenges that can make it difficult to maintain healthy relationships with their partners. One such challenge is rebuilding intimacy after...