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How to tell a new partner about sexual trauma

I have not been able to enjoy sex since my sexual assault three years ago and my new partner does not know about my trauma and I do not know how to tell them.

Mira
Online
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The aftermath of violation creates a chasm between the desire for connection and the body's protective memory.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sexual intimacy and its relationship to love?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.