Secrecy surrounding past trauma can play an important role in maintaining cycles of avoidance and shame. When individuals have experienced traumatic events that they feel unable to share openly with...
Sexual trauma is defined as any unwanted or nonconsensual sexual activity that occurs without one's consent, including rape, incest, childhood sexual abuse, molestation, and sexual assault. Sexual...
Sexual adaptation occurs when an individual experiences trauma, abuse, or relational disruption, causing changes to their sexual behavior. It can involve physical, emotional, mental, and social...
When people experience traumatic events, such as physical or emotional abuse, natural disasters, warfare, accidents, or the death of loved ones, they may be left feeling shaken to their core. This...
The effects of traumatic experiences on one's sexual life can be far-reaching and profound, encompassing both physical and psychological elements. Victims of abuse may find it difficult to enjoy...
Sexual therapy is a type of psychotherapy that addresses issues related to sexual functioning, desire, satisfaction, behavior, and relationship dynamics. It can also be used to address the...
I will explain how trauma can lead to difficulties with sexuality and intimacy. Trauma is defined as any experience that causes emotional or psychological distress. It may include physical abuse,...
In the face of traumatic experiences like physical or emotional abuse, assault, neglect, abandonment, violence, betrayal, death, loss, illness, warfare, or disaster, many people struggle to feel safe...
Can Sexual Avoidance Protect Trauma Survivors?
Sexual assault is an experience that can have lasting effects on a person's psychological and physical well-being. Many survivors struggle to cope...
Sexual avoidance is often presented as an unhealthy coping mechanism, but it may have some benefits for those who are trying to heal from traumatic experiences. Sexual avoidance can involve...