Trauma can have a profound impact on one's life, including their sexual experiences. In religious contexts, traumatic events can exacerbate feelings of shame surrounding sex and intimacy. This is...
Empathy is an important aspect of any relationship, but it takes on special significance when it comes to reducing cycles of erotic shame. Erotic shame is a common experience for many people,...
Fantasy is a mental activity that involves imagining something that does not exist or has never happened before. It can involve sensory experiences such as visualizing, hearing, feeling, tasting,...
Nurturing qualities have played an essential role in reducing erotic shame since ancient times. It was considered that men were responsible for providing food, shelter, protection, and support to...
Exploring Erotic Shame and Healing
Sexual feelings are an essential part of human life, yet many people experience shame about them. Shame can arise from repression, childhood experiences,...
Erotic Shame Isn't Natural, It's Inherited
You weren't born ashamed of your body. You were taught to fear it. Pleasure is reclaiming what culture has taken away from you.
When it comes to sex,...
What is erotic shame?
Erotic shame is the feeling of discomfort or embarrassment associated with sexual activity, desires, or thoughts that are considered taboo or socially unacceptable. It can...