Abused kids more likely to have sexual problems as adults

By: Agencies | | Updated: October 25, 2015 4:29 pm

A recent study examining the effects of childhood trauma has suggested that it has a great impact on later sexual well-being. Among 96 former Swiss indentured child laborers, 22 individuals showed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and 53 reported having experienced childhood trauma. Men reported a significantly higher prevalence of both sexual concerns and dysfunctional sexual behavior compared with women. (Here’s what life after sexual abuse is like) Also Read - COVID-19 affecting women's sexual behaviour: Factors that may sabotage your sex life

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It will be important to further explore the relative role of traumatization and PTSD on sexual behavior and well-being, especially to improve sexual therapy for patients who have experienced trauma. Lead author Karin Rechsteiner said that sexual problems have a great impact on the psychological well-being of individuals of all age groups, so that it is important to continue investigating sexuality also in later life. The study appears in Sexual Medicine. Also Read - How to instil respect for women in the minds of small boys

Source: ANI (Wondering how to deal with child sex abuse? Here are your legal options)

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Published : October 25, 2015 12:37 pm | Updated:October 25, 2015 4:29 pm

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