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Gisele Pelicot Case: A Psychological Analysis of Marital Sexual Violence

In September 2024, a courtroom in France was at the centre of attention around the world as a 72-year-old grandmother named Gisele Pelicot, a grandmother herself, decided to make a remarkable choice from Mazan. She refused to be anonymous and

Social

When Humour Hurts: Cognitive Dissonance in Sexist and Derogatory Cinema

Cinema projects our cultural and societal practices; it reflects to people what they live in society. They are addressing and reacting when it affects their psychological perspective. We are living in a generation of over-consumption of media. The audience could not

Awareness Therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by family or trusted people

Physical and emotional betrayal of sexual abuse by a family member or trusted friend may influence the effects of the subject on the survivors in the areas of safety, trust, and relationships. The most basic experiences, like family visits or

Research

Sex Differences in Neurobiology: Risk and Impulsive Studies 

A new study was conducted to understand impulsivity and risk-taking through specific reward-related neural circuits. These two were associated with timings and biological sex in complex ways. During the learning phase of the rat Gambling Task (rGT), the circuits were

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New Study Reveals Neurobiological Markers of Sexual Dysfunction in Depression Treatment

A new study on SSRI antidepressant side effects reveals that an EEG-based test would measure the serotonin level in the brain, indicating that individuals who experience sexual side effects. According to the results of research, people with higher serotonin levels

Relationship

Sensory Differences and Sexual Intimacy: A Psychological Reflection 

Sexual intimacy is very personal and is formed by emotional and relational factors as well as the sensory experience. Each of our sensory systems (touch, sound, smell, sight, and even internal bodily awareness) can enhance closeness, or, when atypical, hinder

Relationship

How to Talk About Sex with Your Partner 

Talking to a partner about sex can be intimidating, but it’s a crucial part of a healthy and satisfying relationship. Real conversation regarding sexual interests, limits, and worries promotes intimacy, trust, and shared satisfaction. Some studies have suggested that couples

Awareness

Neurobiology of Sex

Sexuality is an embedded aspect of who we are—shaping how we connect with others, perceive ourselves and navigate the world. Culture and society have their role, but the origins of sexuality go deeper, buried in the wiring of the brain,

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Psychedelics enhances Intimacy, Attraction and Sexual expression 

Have you wondered what mushrooms do to us, not the edible mushroom we use in the kitchen, but the one that is classified under psychedelics? Are they good or bad? Do they truly benefit those who use them? Let’s see what

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The Relationship Between The Empathy In Pedophilia And Sexual Offending Against Children

Trigger Warning: The content can be distressing for some Readers Recurrent sexual cravings, impulses, and fantasies involving minors are hallmarks of paedophilia. According to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Issues, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of