Military Sexual Trauma Among Men: Gendered Experiences, Clinical Considerations, and Treatment Options

Perceived Barriers and Benefits of Exercise Among Men with Histories of Sexual Violence: Impact of PTSD and Physical Activity Status

“…Several groups of men disproportionately experience SV, including gay, bisexual, and transgender men and men who are incarcerated (Beck et al, 2014; Chen et al, 2020; Turchik & Wilson, 2010). There is also increasing recognition of men who experience SV during military service, referred to as military sexual trauma (MST), as recent research has begun to recognize the far-reaching adverse consequences of MST which often persist following military service (Galovski et al, 2022; Yahalom et al, 2023).…”

“…Men with histories of SV often experience gender-specific challenges to reconciling experiences of SV and accessing treatment for SV-related health concerns. For example, shame and fear of being judged as gay, and fear of being perceived as weak, are all strong barriers to treatment-seeking among men with histories of sexual assault (Donne et al, 2017; Gruenfeld et al, 2017; O’Gorman et al, 2023; Sable et al, 2006; Yahalom et al, 2023). As a result, men are often less likely than women to seek treatment for SV-related health concerns (Donne et al, 2017; Haegerich & Hall, 2011; O’Gorman et al, 2023).…”