How do veterans reconstruct their sexual lives after combat trauma? What changes in sexual scripts and relational norms are necessary to facilitate post-traumatic healing and renewal?
Sexuality is...
Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of healing after combat-related trauma, but it has often been ignored due to social stigma surrounding mental health issues and sexuality. In fact, many...
The subject of this research is how military personnel deal with changes to their relationship status when they are deployed. Deployment can lead to both physical and mental health issues that affect...
In today's world, many soldiers are faced with witnessing the emotional struggles of their peers while serving in combat zones. This can have a significant impact on their own relational...
How does prolonged exposure to combat environments influence the formation of sexual identity and intimate relationship patterns over time?
Combat is a highly stressful environment that can have a...
The following article examines the effect of shared combat or deployment experience on long-term sexual attachment and emotional bonding. It is important to note that this study does not explore the...
Veteran's Sexual Trauma
Sexual assault is one of the most prevalent forms of trauma faced by military veterans, especially female veterans. According to research, about half of all women who serve...
Intimacy is a deep and close relationship between people that involves physical and emotional closeness, sharing feelings and experiences, and often leading to sexual activity. For many people, it...
Some people may find it challenging to talk about traumatic war experiences with their spouses because they feel ashamed or embarrassed about what happened.
This can lead to misunderstandings and...
Sex, sexuality, eroticism, and intimacy are integral to healthy human development and wellbeing. Veterans who have experienced traumatic events may struggle with emotional accessibility, which can...