Lack of Physical Intimacy: Poor Self-Image

Here is the second post on lack of desire for physical intimacy focusing on poor self-image:

Poor self-image:

Some women may feel bad about the way they look and feel as if they don’t meet their spouse’s expectations. The way the media portrays women also makes them think that they have to be a certain way.

Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin

I sometimes find myself looking in the mirror thinking, “ugh this is pointless.” I pick things that I wish I could change about my body. We all have insecurities with our bodies. Nobody’s body is perfect, but that’s the perfection in it all. We are each given different bodies, and we should appreciate the differences. We need to be confident in the body we have in order to have the best possible sexual relations with our spouses.  After having a baby I had to learn to love my new body, stretch marks and all. After realizing the weight I put on from pregnancy wasn’t going anywhere I had to teach myself to feel comfortable in my own skin. We all hit points in our lives where we don’t feel attractive. Here are some things that can be done to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin:

Lack of Physical Intimacy: Fear of Intimacy

If you have a lack of desire for physical intimacy you are not alone. Many women find themselves in this situation.  Some women might wonder what is wrong with them or why they feel the way that they do, however, there are many reasons women might lack a desire for physical intimacy. Here is the first of a series of weekly posts, stayed tuned! 

Fear of intimacy:

Wounds from past relationships can be carried into present ones. This might make it difficult to have the desire for physical intimacy.