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Anyone else have 0 sex drive after leaving an abusive relationship?

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cheekycee · 10/03/2025 19:13

TMI maybe -

I haven't had sex since November last year and before this, it was nightly as I was forced into it when I absolutely was not in the mood 90% of the time. Sometimes even twice a day I was used. Since November I haven't even felt the "urge" for it either, thankfully. I think it might be because my ex has put a negative spin on sex for me. Idk. Anyone else had this before?

Just to summarise - I do not want to want sex at all I just find it bizarre it doesn't appeal to me not even 0.1%. Wondered is this normal after DV/SA.

OP posts:
ScaredAndPanicky · 10/03/2025 19:46

I think my ex has put me off sex for life.
Even thinking about it makes me feel anxious.
And I ran away well over a year ago now.

Maitri108 · 10/03/2025 19:55

Of course it's normal; you're traumatised. Have you had any trauma counselling? You can contact the Survivor's Trust, they have a good helpline and can help you find specialist counselling.

unsync · 10/03/2025 22:24

Separated in 2017. I had help from WA to recover. I have zero interest in another relationship let alone anything physical. I don't see this changing. I don't think it's that unusual especially amongst DA survivors.

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