We can be quiet hard to ourselves, even judgmental when it comes to our sexual and emotional life. But sexual issues are usually caused in childhood wounding or a dysregulation of the nervous system. Emotional wounds and feelings (the underlying causes) are experienced and stored as much in the body as they are in our mind. These have to be released in a mindful and gentle manner, quickly and efficiently.
Somatic psychology is the study of mind/body interface, the relationship between our physical matter and our energy, the interaction of our body structures with our thoughts and actions.
It incorporates a person’s mind, body, spirit and emotions in the healing process. It’s a holistic therapy that studies the body and mind in regard to psychological past.
Many sexual issues manifest in the body – but they frequently arise from the mind. Only by addressing both mind and body can we effectively heal:
- Physiological – resolving: pelvic pain, early ejaculation issues, erectile problems, post-partum or post-operative trauma. Decreased PTSD or trauma-related symptoms. Allowing enhanced pleasure, sexual satisfaction and orgasmic function
- Intra-personal – enhanced sense of: self, self-confidence, enhanced libido, body confidence, creativity, personal empowerment, connection their body. Resolving sexual, physical or emotional abuse issues
- Inter-personal – ability to allow intimacy, to have nourishing relationships, greater communication skills
- Social – clearer boundaries, increased productivity in the workplace, loss of shame around sexual identity and appropriate sexual self-expression
We are not born sexually and emotionally “disturbed”, we have inherited it through several traumas and issues in the past.
The good news is, that whatever is inherited, can also be released.
Much love,
Ani
