The conflict between veterans' desire for intimacy and their experiences during deployment has been widely studied, but the effects it has on their ability to establish meaningful relationships have...
How do veterans negotiate intimacy when moral injury, hypervigilance, or existential reflection influence desire, affection, and responsiveness?
The term "moral injury" refers to a mental health...
How can Veterans Re-Learn Emotional and Physical Responsiveness in Sexual Contexts After Long-Term Trauma Exposure?
One of the most common issues that veterans face is difficulty regaining an...
What are Internal Narratives?
Internal narratives are the thoughts and feelings that an individual has about themselves and their experiences. They can be positive or negative, and can influence...
Sexual Attraction and Bonding Under Combat Stress
Combat stress can be defined as a state of mental tension that results from experiencing or witnessing dangerous situations involving death,...
Traumatic experiences can have lasting effects on individuals and their relationships. For veterans who have experienced combat or other traumas while serving in the military, these effects may be...
There has been an increased focus on the role that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) plays in affecting veterans' desires and ability to maintain healthy intimate relationships. This is due to...
How does the strict emotional regulation required in combat inhibit veterans from expressing anger, sadness, or longing in intimate conversations?
Combat is a unique experience that requires...
Gendered Expectations in Military Culture
The military is an institution that requires its members to follow strict rules and regulations, including those related to social interactions, which can...
Sexual intimacy can be an important tool for veterans suffering from combat trauma and prolonged stress. Engaging in physical and emotional activities that stimulate pleasure and relaxation can help...