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I didnt know that there are men who struggle with this too. Its extremely comforting to know that women arent the only ones who view intimacy as being a personal thing that shouldn't be treated non-challantly. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you @bring em all in Thanks everyone. Youve all been incredibly helpful and encouraging. Ive decided that I can still have standards for my significant other that dont compromise my beliefs while also learning not to take infidelity so personally/be so panicked about my SO seeing those...

Yeah maybe youre right. Its so hard to cut him off for it though. I know he only does those things because of the mental illnesses he has too. The lack of commitment stems from his depression and his reaction to my panic attacks stems from his anger issues. So I try to be understanding. I do...

Your husband sounds incredible. I dont need my boyfriend to be perfect. I just need to feel like he's on my side and were a team. He gets so offended at my anxiety (even though I make sure Im not directing it at him).

I think what happened is he felt very passionate about showing me that my life matters more than the movies but then, like any resolution, the passion wore off. Commitment is what people need put in even the original passion wears off. Thats what gets people to reach their...

I feel like I could learn a lot from you. Sorry for the slow reply. Im still processing this.

Society is so desensitized. Its true. Sex is so intimate. I dont want to share those intimate things with the stars in Hollywood and I dont want my SO to either.

Eh, he wouldnt look at the poster or even care about it. It would give me anxiety though to see the poster myself, even if he didnt look at it. Sexual images make me feel worthless. When you're a girl, people dont complement you on your accomplishments hardly ever. But they do constantly...

Even if I did fix the anxiety, isnt it possible that looking at other girls is wrong in a relationship? People fall on all sorts of spots on the scale of polyamorous to monogamous, perhaps I just fall waaaay to the monogamous side. I truely believe (anxiety or no anxiety) that I dont want to...

Youre right that Im venting. The purpose of my post though was to find someone who has been through what Im experiencing. The venting was just a tag-on I suppose. Also, he made a commitment (to not watch movies with SC) and then didnt keep on it. Its upsetting because I had so much hope...

You must be really patient and determined to have looked that long for the right therapist. Im glad you found a good one.

Thats a little harsh but I appreciate your sincerity. I never asked him not to. When he learned that Im bothered by those things he was the one who said he wouldnt watch them. I told him thats not necessary because he's "not my boyfriend" (which he wasnt at the time). He insisted on cutting...

Whats therapy like? You saw a therapist for EMDR right?

Since Ive never gone, I think my hesitation with going to a doctor is that I dont want a diagnosis. I dont want anything bad on my record for mental health. I know thats silly because here in US schools and businesses dont have access to those records anyway. So maybe I should go see someone...

@Gia1019 Thank you. Your post warms my heart. Im so happy to hear that you found something that works. Ive never gone to therapy for my issues. But hearing that it helped someone who used to be in a similar situation gives me a deep sense of hope. And...Ive suspected I have PTSD for years. Im...

Wow...a slap in the face. Thats cruel. In a time like this when I feel like theres no one Sometimes its better to say nothing.

I dont know if I have PTSD. Ive never seen a professional. Ive been through different types of traumas though, mostly in my childhood. I wanted to post on this site because I need support and I know its a PTSD site and it might not be the perfect forum but I wanted to share this post anyway.

Ive tried a few things but I dont think I'll ever get rid of the anxiety. I dont care if other people watch that stuff, just when me or my boyfriend see it Im bothered by it. I have the belief that my SO shouldnt be looking at other naked/scandalously-dressed women. I respect that other people...

Hi Ive been going through anxiety attacks for years because of nudity and sexual content in films. I dont think its right for my SO to view films that have sexual content and nudity. I feel like I will never find any man who understands my needs and is willing to sacrifice popular movies for...