Sex Therapy for Intimacy Issues
When people desire to be in a relationship, they want or need companionship with an intimate partner with whom they can share experiences. Most people look for that relationship because they want true intimacy. But what is intimacy?
Intimacy is NOT the same thing as sex. You can have sex without intimacy.
Intimacy is TRUE and genuine closeness with another human being. It is a connection that is developed over time. While intimacy brings unparalleled joy into our lives, it can also feel incredibly frightening to some people. Being intimate means opening yourself up to share your innermost hidden thoughts, feelings, fears, scars, pains, traumas, passions, and dreams. To allow your vulnerabilities to be seen with another human being. It means showing up, flaws and all, and putting in the work.
Ultimately, intimacy is a beautiful byproduct of an emotional connection built over time by two or more individuals who deeply love and respect each other.
What Does Fear of Intimacy Look Like?
While many people struggle with a fear of intimacy, not everyone knows the signs and symptoms, as they can be mistaken for other emotions.
People who fear intimacy often have low self-esteem and trust issues. They may experience episodes of anger from time to time and have a history of toxic relationships. Many avoid physical contact and cannot easily share their feelings or express emotions.
How Therapy Can Help
There are a variety of reasons a person may experience fear of intimacy. From childhood trauma to low self-worth and fear of rejection, people from all walks of life, all ages, and all backgrounds have developed a fear of getting close to another person.
If you believe you have a fear of intimacy, sex therapy is a powerful tool that can help you work through any underlying causes. A therapist can help you identify the root of your trouble and help you weed it out. They can also support you through processing any past traumas to help your partner(s) gain a sneak peek into how your experiences have/had/do affect your perception and can start to accept, (not look to understand), but accept that one view of an event, picture, and discuss/debate is truly individualized in every aspect. No two people will see the same picture or interrupt a discussion the same without acceptance of perception.
WE ALL ARE USING THE SAME WORDS, BUT ARE SPEAKING DIFFERENT LANGUAGES (interpretations).
The bottom line is, intimacy is a beautiful part of life. To miss out on it would be a tragic shame.
If you’d like to work with someone on your intimacy issues, please reach out today. We can provide tools and techniques to help you develop a deeper connection with your partner and yourself.
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