Mental blocks during sex

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Registered: 08-03-2006
Mental blocks during sex
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Thu, 08-03-2006 - 9:39pm
I was raped several years ago, and for some time I was afraid to have sex. When I finally did, I discovered I have mental blocks, generally close to climaxing, and still do. Through the years and with various relationships and techniques, I was able to overcome most of them. I am in a wonderful, healthy relationship now, and my boyfriend is very understanding and accomidating. Are there any suggestions as to how I can get past this?
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Registered: 07-26-2005
Fri, 08-04-2006 - 12:18am
Anything I've ever read or heard about rape victims is that they NEED some therapy to get past it, if they ever want to have a sucessful relationship. Flashbacks and mental blocks are the trauma from the rape, and you need help to exorcise the trauma. It's not something you can just forget about. If you want it out of your life and out of your mind, then you need professional help to do that.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 08-04-2006 - 1:03am

I agree with dakine. You need to consider therapy to help heal these psychic wounds. Otherwise, you will likely continue experiencing these blocks.

I'm happy that you're in a loving and secure relationship though. Having the support of a good man will only help you in the process.

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Registered: 04-23-2004
Fri, 08-04-2006 - 9:40am

I agree with Dakine and Kat.


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