Recovering your sexuality

>>17703080

You need to specifically see a clinical psychologist with a concentration in sex therapy. Vulvadynia and PTSD are issues you probably won't be able to overcome yourself. Sorry it happened to you, I hope you manage to recover.

>>17703080
>Counselling

Try again. Make sure you say you want to focus on these issues. You've got to lead the sessions because you're the one paying for them.

I was abused as a child, left me feeling pretty numb about sex (have it lots, partner never clocks on but I'm not mentally there, I'm just playing the role of good sex partner). Counselling has helped lots but only because I would bring certain issues to the table at the start of every session. There's nothing other anons can do for you.

>>17703086
Yes, this is probably true.

However, I live in a pretty rural area right now where there isn't much option for finding a specialist in sex therapy.

I usually do pretty well with self-driven psychotherapy, using self-help books etc. I tried reading a book called "A Pain in the Pelvis" but it focuses primarily on men.

Thanks for your sentiments.
I am honestly surprised to see that the trauma is still having such an impact on me, but I guess that is the horrible thing about sexual assault.

>>17703091
Thanks. That makes sense.
I agree with you. I have had a lot of counseling and it does need to be self-motivated.

Like I said, it may seem odd but it is honestly only recently I connected the sexual dysfunction to the assault.

I recently moved to an area pretty poor in mental health resources, but I will make an effort to find someone even if it does require travel.


Have you been able to improve your own sex life, or are you still feeling numb?

>>17703097

If you are able to drive or get a ride from someone into the city I think therapy sessions every couple weeks would be very helpful. Take care.