Reclaiming Your Sexuality after Sexual Assault

June 1st, 2011 - By Toya Sharee

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) someone in the U.S. is assaulted every 2 minutes. Approximately 2/3 assaults are perpetrated by someone known to the victim. These stats can make dating and relationships a scary task for any woman, let alone a woman who is a survivor of sexual assault. Sexual assault is a crime that often leaves its survivors confused, ashamed and angry. The most important thing is for women to not only survive, but thrive and reclaim their sexuality. It’s important to understand what a healthy sexual relationship looks like and to be able to reclaim your right to explore your sexuality and enjoy it. It can be a challenging and scary process, but it’s totally worth the while. Learn about how to initiate reclaiming your sexuality after sexual assault:

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  • MissRae

    After going on few dates you will begin to feel more confident again. But still take your time until you the right guy comes along. During this time you get to focus on you and getting your priorites straight, also.

    • http://www.madamenoire.com A Single Black Rose

      Thank you!

  • http://www.madamenoire.com A Single Black Rose

    Thanks Toya. This article brought tears to my eyes. Three years after an assault that he deemed a moment of weakness and not a true "assault" (although consent was never asked or even brought up for that matter). I have made some small baby steps to being open to dating again. The first year after being raped by an aquaintance, who I had known for years and was misguided enough to think was marriage material, I thought he had some integrity until I got to know the real him. I was very angry and I swore I'd never trust or date again and while I'm not totally ready to give myself to someone fully, I am open to the possibility of being sexually active again in the future-hoping it will be a spouse since I've been abstinent for several years and believe I will be until I marry. If not, I'm still open to the possibility of reclaiming my sexuality. I went on date last year after not dating or being in a relationship for nearly two years, I was nervous (almost terrified) but it was good to just go out and sit down with some one and talk and come out of my shell and release (no pun intended) some of the pain and overcome some of my fears.

  • MissRae

    I also have went through this with someone from a previous relationship a couples years back. Because of that I been avoiding going on the next level when I began dating someone new. People need to understand that the healing process takes time . However, at the same time there is life after the assault and we can regain our sexuality. It is not easy but never impossible.

  • kayla

    how sad

  • Fred

    i can't speak on this at all…but this is very unfortunate…smh…my girl & I going on vacation…air line gave away $1000 Gift card for anywhere in world..just for giving them our emails..lol..im puttin the fam on it.. http://htl.li/54Dsp