Childhood trauma can affect a woman's sex life. Image courtesy: Freepik
By Natalia Ningthoujam, healthshots, December 26, 2023
Be it emotional, physical or sexual abuse as a kid or growing up in a home with violence or insecurity due to parent’s divorce, traumatic childhood experiences may have lasting effects on your well-being. It is not just mental health that may be affected. You may also notice childhood trauma affecting your adult sex life. Let us tell you how childhood trauma and your sex life are connected.
What is childhood trauma?
Childhood trauma is a distressing experience during a person’s formative years that can have profound and lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Traumatic events during childhood can manifest in various forms, including physical abuse, emotional neglect, sexual abuse, and exposure to domestic or community violence. These events can be national disasters or terrorism, bullying in schools, loss of a loved one in childhood days, parents suffering from mental issues. The impact of childhood trauma is significant, influencing various aspects of a person’s life, including their adult sex life, says neurologist Dr Sheetal Goyal.
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