What do we mean by chemsex? The term chemsex comes from the combination of the words chems and sex and refers to the use of drugs in a sexual context. More specifically, it is described as "the intentional use of drugs to have sex for an extended period of time (lasting several hours to several
Are you HSP? How do you know? Psychology has based its personality studies on the factors assessed in the Big Five trait model and other models derived from it. The Big Five model analyses the composition of five personality dimensions in their broadest sense: openness to experience, responsibility, extraversion, agreeableness, and stability. But... But would
Online grooming is the process through which an adult, using the means offered by the Internet, manages to involve a child in a process of sexual abuse either directly (in person) or indirectly (e.g., through the exchange of sexual content or webcam). Within the process of online grooming, elements of emotional closeness and building an
Depending on the society that we belong, betting money on games, such as slot machines or soccer matches, can be considered as pastime without risk. But when this pastime time becomes a necessity, it also becomes a problem. Decades ago, gambling problems were considered a vice of weak and irresponsible people. Today, it is known
Many people say that alcohol greatly affects their ability to engage sexually. In general, they agree on two things: that having consumed some alcohol makes them feel a greater desire for sex, and that it makes sexual intercourse a bit more difficult, making reaching orgasm (among other things) more difficult. Now, is this true? And,
"I'm not good enough for this job", "I don't deserve my job title", "I'm sure I'll mess up at some point and everyone will realize I'm not good enough". Have you ever said things like that to yourself? If you have, keep reading because you may be suffering from impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome is defined
Today we will talk about a phenomenon studied by social psychology called the Ringelmann effect. Maximilien Ringelmann was a French agronomist who was conducting various research in the field of agriculture in order to optimize the performance of animal and human labor. Ringelmann observed that when a group of people pull a rope simultaneously and
Sexsomnia is a particular type of parasomnia – behavioral disturbances during sleep, such as the famous sleepwalking – in which the individual performs some type of sexual act. This can be in different ways and change from person to person or even for the same person depending on the occasion: from masturbation to having intercourse
We are witnessing a series of digital transformations that are changing society as we know it, politically, economically, socially, and individually. In this context, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are an important driver of development and source of opportunities for people. Even with all the benefits it brings, the digital society also brings new challenges
Many parents have felt frustrated when their child did not listen to them, and he or she did not behave well. In these situations, the million-dollar question arises: "What should I do when my child misbehaves? It is true that children do not come with an instruction manual and many times we need guidance to
The Federal Government of Canada's public health agency (Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control) approved in 2004 the declaration of emotional distress as the "6th vital sign" in cancer patients. This declaration implies the need to systematically monitor the emotional distress response, as well as the rest of its antecedents (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, and
This is the acronym that defines attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurobiological disorder characterised by three main symptoms, the two mentioned above plus impulsivity. It is not an acquired disorder at some point in the individual's life, i.e. it begins in childhood and often continues into adulthood. It involves a combination of persistent symptoms
Older people and self-esteem We live in an increasingly ageing society, where the increase in life expectancy coupled with the high birth rate of the so-called “baby boom” period has led to an ever-increasing proportion of people over 65. These data suggest that it may be difficult to meet the care needs of this population
Where are the keys? what did I have for lunch today? or what was the film we saw today about? these are everyday questions that people affected by 'Chemo Brain' may find it difficult to answer. If we look at the side effects of a chemotherapy treatment, the first thing that may come to mind
Sexual impulse occurs due to trigger stimuli, which may be both internal and external. On one hand, biological predisposition is a facilitator of activation of sexual response to certain stimuli, although this is not always a linear process. On the other hand, there is considerable interference in the environment in short, learning. This means that
What are emotions? Emotions are often defined as a complex affective state, a subjective reaction that occurs as a result of physiological or psychological changes that influence thought and behaviour. In psychology, they are associated with different phenomena, including temperament, personality, mood, or motivation. According to David G. Meyers, human emotions involve 'physiological arousal, expressive
It is possible that sometimes you have thought that someone close to you was very dependent on his/her partner, family, or friends, or even yourself have felt or currently feel very emotionally dependent on a specific person. In this article you can find out exactly what emotional dependency is, what its characteristics are and what
Have you ever felt forced to be happy, even when you thought you had no reason to be happy? Have you ever felt that when you tried to force yourself to be happy, you didn't succeed and felt even worse? If you feel that it is not legitimate to have moments of discomfort and you
Por suerte, la creencia social que permanecía arraigada en la sociedad de que ir al psicólogo era “cosa de locos” se va desvaneciendo cada vez más. Habitualmente, vamos encontrando personas que, sin ningún atisbo de inseguridad, afirman acudir o haber acudido al psicólogo, estar incluso orgullosas de ello y recomendar también a otras personas que
Mindfulness has been defined in different ways according to different authors. Bishop and his colleagues define it as: “A non-elaborative, non-judgmental form of attention focused on the present, in which every thought, feeling or sensation that appears in the attentional field is recognized and accepted as it is” (2004). It is a technique that has
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