![]() The passing of time and positive sexual experiences by yourself or with a partner will naturally move you towards more healthy sexual attitudes. Moving towards healthy sexual attitudes and reactions With time, and the suggestions given later, it is possible to shift a sexual abuse mind-set to healthy sexual attitudes. The following table summarizes the differences between healthy sexual attitudes and sexual attitudes that equate sex to sexual abuse. It is important to remember that while sexual activity was a part of the sexual assault or abuse, it was not healthy sex because it was not consensual and the perpetrator used sexual activity to gain power over you, making it abusive sex. False beliefs about sex are commonly developed because the sexual assault or abuse is confused with sex. This mindset consists of false beliefs about sex, and it is common to experience after a sexual assault or abuse. Many of the effects of the sexual assault/abuse on your sexuality are a result of the sexual abuse mindset. Although completing the inventory can be overwhelming, it can be a good place to start in understanding how your sexuality has been impacted by the abuse. This inventory is a tool to give you a general picture of your sexual concerns at this time, and it will indicate to you how the sexual assault or abuse may have impacted your attitudes about sex, your sexual self-concept, your sexual behavior, and your intimate relationships. One way to uncover your sexual symptoms is to complete the Sexual Effects Inventory in The Sexual Healing Journey by Wendy Maltz. It can be very upsetting to think about all the ways that the sexual assault or abuse has influenced you sexually, yet by knowing, you can begin to address those symptoms specifically. Experiencing erectile or ejaculatory difficultiesÄiscovering your specific sexual symptoms is an important part of beginning sexual healing.Experiencing vaginal pain or orgasmic difficulties.Experiencing difficulty establishing or maintaining an intimate relationship.Engaging in compulsive or inappropriate sexual behaviors.Experiencing intrusive or disturbing sexual thoughts and images.Feeling emotionally distant or not present during sex.Having difficulty becoming aroused or feeling a sensation. ![]()
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