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does my sex appeal ever come back? I'm hard on myself in my relationship because I can't have sex without crying afterwards. this has always happened. I then connected it to my trauma now I have no want or need for sex. but I used to be a super sexually positive person. it always comes back. it should be back by now. will it ever come back? (sorry if this is wprded weirdly I was high when I wrote it)
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if you haven't tried EMDR therapy it might allow you to lessen the impact of your trauma relating to sex
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mine personally came back about 5 years later and stronger than ever with my fiancee. i believe the sense of safety and security she provided helped immensely
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Let me start by saying it's okay to not want sex, it's completely okay. As for being sex positive, just know you don't have to be sexually active to be sex positive. Sex positivity is more knowing that sex is a normal and even healthy activity. Actually, i think you are even more sex positive by being honest you don't want it right now, because you understand better that some people want it and others don't. I think just thinking a little differently about it will go a long way. As for if it comes back, i know for me my appeal for sex comes and goes, it may be the same for you. Just be patient and now it is okay either way! If you want to talk about it more, feel free to reach out. I know sometimes talking helps!
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It's ok I have the same problem with sex, the trauma I went through. Makes me hate the way I look and get scared, allot but my man is patient with me.he doesn't push me and he only, goes as far as I want to go. potatolady is right I use music, to help me along with his comforting words. We go months without sex, the fact that he's understanding helps allot.
First off it's okay to not want sex. I had to spend the first 10 or so months of living with my fiance before I could have sex with him, and the only reason I could was because he was okay with not having it, and he never pushed me. Also having a security item such as a blanket, stuffed animal, or such item to hold onto while you try your first few times helped me so much. It gives you a sense of comfort while you re teach yourself what sex is
I want to say yes. It hasn't for me but you may be able to.
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