Abuse.....?

Question

can being sexualy/physically as a child have an affect on ones love life. like maybe their sexualy desires are increased or something.

Answer 1

Absolutely- there is a strong connection between the two, actually. It has the same type of impact on an adult's sexual relationships. You can't really compare the two (adult vs child) because there are a huge amount of factors that go into all of it. There are children who get help who end up doing well after a few years with consistent mental help and there are adults whose lives are shattered from an adult rape for more than 30 years. There is truly nothing worse that a person has to go through than sexual abuse and rape. It's the worst war imaginable, on one person, and that person is often blamed for it, gets PTSD, everything is affected- the whole works. There isn't an aspect of life that it doesn't affect.

"The Sexual Healing Journey," "I Never Called it Rape," "The Courage to Heal," and "I Can't Get Over It" are just a few examples of excellent books to refer to about this subject.

Answer 2

DEFINITELY.. especially if the person is abused as a young child. Many times a child learns that abuse is a way of life and if it leaves an impact in the child's life it can carry through to adulthood. The brain functions by forming nero connections and this activity of plasticity is particularly active during the adolescent and toddler years. Basically your Brain learns and performs actions using patterns, these patterns can last a lifetime(i.e. riding your bike) if you don't make a serious effort to change them. As a sexually abused person my sex drive has been dramatically increased and can be considered abnormal. If you have a similar problem i would strongly recommend professional help.

Answer 3

Yes, it will have an impact.Deep impression in the formative years(first five years,some may extend it to first 9years) will influence the development of adult character. However it all depends on how it is handled by the victim/the people around:understood?, forgiven?, new experience opening up new vistas erasing the old ones and so on.It can also be changed by counselling and psychotherapy by experienced Clinical Psychologist.One need not suffer it forever!

Answer 4

I know for a fact that it can, and in a lot of cases it can have the opposite affect.

Typically people that were sexually abused by a family member associate love with sex, and that's why a lot of people who were molested have a heightened sexual appetite. For those who were abused and aren't sexual at all, associate sex with something bad and it makes it hard for them to enjoy sex and in the long run. Either outcome can affect how they are in a relationship in an extremely negetive way.

Answer 5

I know that there's an underline need of reassurance in your life that nothing's wrong with you, but contradictory you end up attracting even more wierdos so its better to not doubt and realize that there are a lot odd balls, including family members. That there is nothing wrong with you, and not to fear intimate relationships but enjoy them if they are positive and inspiring, if not leave. There is a fear of being taken advantage of when becoming close to others, but that means your not ready for a relationship. The belief in GOD helps a lot to get rid negative things..:).

Answer 6

i don't think it would affect directly the sexual life but indirectly sure. Abused people may over or under react to situations. ex: could pick an argue for no proper reason in the middle of love making process, as they develop strong security borders around them, they may get suspicious or threatened in any time any situation.

Answer 7

yes i do beleave the it can