Love and Sex in Wartime: How News of War Impacts Intimacy
Psychology Today
by Kat Kova MSc, RP, PhD CandidateMarch 5, 2026
How does media exposure to war impact our sex lives? Research shows that it can influence desire, intimacy, and connection in surprising ways.
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 3/5/2026