How do veterans negotiate intimacy when trauma affects desire, regulation, and responsiveness? Veterans face challenges in their intimate lives that are unique to those who have experienced military...
Sexual Intimacy and Combat Trauma
Sexual intimacy between partners is an essential component of human life, regardless of whether they are married or dating. It plays an important role in reducing...
Soldiers who have experienced traumatic events such as combat, military operations, disaster relief efforts, or natural catastrophes can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which can...
Moral Injury's Effect on Veterans' Perception of Fairness, Reciprocity, and Ethical Engagement in Intimacy
Moral injury is a term used to describe the emotional distress experienced by individuals...
Moral and existential reflections can significantly impact the way veterans approach their romantic relationships, marriages, and sexual choices.
If a veteran has been exposed to traumatic...
Veterans' Sexual Encounters
Sex is an important aspect of human life, and it can be even more so for military veterans who have experienced trauma during their service. While some may find that...
Psychological Barriers that Prevent Veterans from Expressing Affection or Seeking Comfort from Family Members After Prolonged Exposure to Emotional Strain
The experience of war can be traumatic...
In war, men are forced to confront life-and-death situations that challenge their sense of morality and identity. Experiences such as killing others, witnessing death and destruction, and surviving...
Can intimacy be conceptualized as a core component of emotional well-being for military personnel? This question has been debated extensively among psychologists, sociologists, and mental health...
What factors promote sexual resilience and adaptability among combat-exposed soldiers?
Sexual resilience refers to an individual's ability to recover from traumatic experiences related to sexual...