The Impact of Traumatized Sexuality on Relationship Satisfaction Following Childhood Sexual Abuse
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PsyPost
A new study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy explores the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, trauma symptoms, and relationship satisfaction. The research highlights the impact of traumatized sexuality, which refers to the manifestation of trauma symptoms during sexual activities, on survivors' overall relationship satisfaction. The study found that survivors of childhood sexual abuse reported lower relationship satisfaction and higher levels of both PTSD symptoms and traumatized sexuality. Traumatized sexuality played a moderating role in the link between childhood sexual abuse and relationship satisfaction, suggesting that it influences how strongly childhood sexual abuse affects relationship satisfaction. The findings underscore the importance of addressing sexual-related posttraumatic stress symptoms, such as traumatized sexuality, when working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the context of their romantic relationships.