Many people—both men and women—experience fluctuations and changes in their sexuality over the course of their lives.

Almost everyone experiences fluctuations in the level of their libido and sexual desire over the course of their lives. Some of that is due to natural, hormonal changes in the human body, but other times it’s due to outside factors like stress around the house or at work.

In the simplest terms, a sex therapist’s role is to give people a safe space to work through any sexual issues they may be having.

Sexuality is a fundamental part of the human experience, but for so many people its also a source of discomfort and shame.

In today’s post we’ll be exploring a specific type of trauma experienced when people discover someone they trust and rely on for survival has betrayed them.

While many people will experience a form of trauma at some point in their lives, the impact it has on a person’s perspective on life and sense of security often leave them feeling isolated.

Whether your trauma comes from an accumulation of stress in the workplace, exposure to a violent incident, or childhood abuse, it can leave a lasting, complex legacy. Even though they’re able to push through all the psychological and emotional effects of trauma, it takes root in their bodies.

In very simple terms, trauma is our body & mind’s lingering response to past pain. Most often, trauma forms in response to dangerous, life-altering situations and experiences.