28. Rebuilding Intimacy After Sexual Trauma
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28. Rebuilding Intimacy After Sexual Trauma
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If you trust your partner but still shut down, avoid sex, or feel disconnected during intimacy, this episode will help you understand why.
I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when your body responds to sex as if it’s unsafe, even in a loving, secure relationship. This isn’t random, and it’s not a sign that something is wrong with you.
We’ll talk about how past sexual trauma shapes your beliefs about your body, your role in sex, and your ability to choose—and how that shows up in patterns like avoiding sex, going along with it, or feeling disconnected during it.
I also introduce the concept of sexual agency—what it really means, why it matters, and how it becomes the foundation for rebuilding a healthy, connected sex life on your terms.
Inside this episode:
- Why your body reacts differently than your logical mind
- The 3 common sexual patterns after abuse
- How trauma impacts desire, connection, and safety
- What sexual agency actually looks like in practice
- The shift that makes healing possible
This is about moving out of fear, obligation, or avoidance—and into choice.
If you want support as you rebuild trust, intimacy, and connection in your relationship, you can find coaching and resources at mynameiscourage.com or join my email list HERE.