EMMANSON EG*, ENO BO and AJOR S

Department of Human Anatomy, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: EMMANSON EG, Department of Human Anatomy, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria.

Received: September 07, 2023; Published: October 09, 2023

Abstract

Sexual trauma is a pervasive and complex phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide. Sexual trauma can be defined as any unwanted or coerced sexual experience that causes psychological, physical, or social harm to the victim [1]. Sexual trauma can have profound and lasting effects on the brain, body, and behavior of survivors, influencing their sexual function, mental health, and quality of life. In this article, I will review the current literature on the neurobiological impact of sexual trauma, focusing on how it affects the brain regions and circuits involved in stress response, emotion regulation, memory, and reward. I will also discuss the implications of these findings for sexual function and mental health recovery, highlighting the potential role of psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and neurostimulation interventions.

Keywords: Neuroplasticity; Brain Adaptation; Learning; Experience; Cognitive Neuroscience; Education

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Citation

Citation: EMMANSON EG., et al. “The Neurobiological Impact of Sexual Trauma: Implications for Sexual Function and Mental Health Recovery".Acta Scientific Anatomy 2.10 (2023): 11-16.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2023 EMMANSON EG., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.