Sexual Shame

Guilt or self-disgust tied to your sexuality, often taught through religious doctrine

• You feel dirty or broken for having normal sexual thoughts or desires.

• You avoid intimacy because you were told your body or urges are sinful.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Disconnection from sexual identity or body awareness may occur.

• Intimacy can be disrupted by shame, anxiety, or avoidance.

• Internalized condemnation may suppress authentic sexual expression.