Do you desire to be more confident in your intimacy and have complete freedom with your partner? Are you fed up with not being able to truly satisfy your intimate partner?

Many people will struggle with sexual anxiety at some point in their lives. After all, being nervous about beginning a new sexual relationship with someone is perfectly normal.

However, if sexual nervousness develops in a long-term relationship and you have been sexually active for a long time, or if it has reached the point where you avoid sexual interactions entirely, it is worth seeking professional help.

While sexual anxiety is common, it is not necessary to live with these feelings indefinitely. Sometimes reconnecting with your own body and rediscovering how you like to be touched when you’re alone, whether with your hands or a toy, is all it takes.

Knowing your likes and dislikes will assist you in communicating your sexual needs to a partner. Understanding any sexual anxiety and where it comes from is important to overcome it.

Let us get to know what is SEXUAL ANXIETY? 

While sexual anxiety is common, it is not necessary to live with these feelings indefinitely. Anxiety during sex, or sexual activity, can affect people of all ages and in a variety of relationships. Sexual anxiety is often rooted in fear or discomfort of a sexual encounter, regardless of when or with whom it occurs. Sexual anxiety can be linked to both your mental state and the fear of not being able to please your partner when it comes to intimacy.

 The following are the most common causes of sexual anxiety:

  1. Body image issue: If you’re self-conscious about your appearance, it may be causing you sexual anxiety and low self-esteem.
  2. Sexual performance anxiety: It refers to a sense of inadequacy when it comes to ‘performing’ in bed. It is sometimes caused by a previous negative experience, such as a relationship that was based solely on fighting followed by makeup sex. It’s possible that your partner is suffering from performance anxiety as well, which is causing sex avoidance in your relationship.
  3. Increased levels of stress: Being too stressed for sex is a common situation. Sex and anxiety do not mix well. Stress in your daily life, whether from work, relationships, or life in general, can cause sexual anxiety.
  4. Loss of sexual desire: Low sex drive could be caused by stress or a side effect of medication. It can, however, easily lead to a sexless marriage because both parties simply stop making an effort out of fear of failure, as well as sexual anxiety issues.

HOW TO OVERCOME SEXUAL ANXIETY

 The good news is that there are things you can do to reduce and eventually eliminate your sexual anxiety. Here are five strategies for dealing with sex anxiety.

  1. Have patience: Patience is essential if you want to put your sexual anxiety behind you, so put your own orgasm aside for the time being.
  2. Improve your lifestyle: Are you constantly rushing around during the day? Some of my best advice is to make sure you get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep every night, as sleep can have a significant impact on your sex life. Also, make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet and get regular exercise, even if it’s just an hour of walking per day.
  3. Be more mindful: Are you starting to feel panicked? Mindfulness, breathing, and getting grounded are all general anxiety-reduction strategies. There are numerous resources, books, and apps available to assist you in becoming more grounded and less erratic.
  4. Talk to your partner: Never hide the fact that you’re nervous about sex—speak up, no matter how embarrassed you are. The greater your clarity and communication on the subject, the easier it will be for you to work through it together.
  5. Get professional help: Finally, if you’re still having problems with your body or sex after trying these techniques, it’s important to speak with your doctor. Don’t be afraid to talk to a sex therapist on your own or have sex therapy with your partner—both could help you deal with sexual anxiety.