Why are we having sex?
For many people, sexual intimacy becomes difficult or distressing following past experiences such as trauma, challenging relationships, or confusing messages about sexuality. Sex may begin to feel pressured, effortful, or disconnected, becoming a performance or a way of seeking reassurance and validation, rather than a source of pleasure or connection. Shame very often underlies these […]
Sexual Performance Anxiety in Men | Psychosexual Therapy
When sex becomes something to achieve rather than experience, enjoyment and connection can be lost. Sexual performance anxiety affects men of all ages and can show up in many ways, including erectile difficulties, premature ejaculation, reduced desire, or a sense of frustration and disconnection. Although common, it is often accompanied by shame, making it difficult […]
