Why Do I Have A Sudden Libido?

[Awkward question]

Let me get this straight, I am so awkward asking this question but it's just driving me nuts.
Ctrauma sufferer, 20, most of my trauma is emotional/psychological related, some physical, a few instances of sexual harassment and I withnessed a sexual assault.
I have never had a libido, or much of one, to the point I thought I was asexual at times.

Since I've started to really talk about my worse traumas I'm starting to get a libido for the first time ever and I do not understand it. The thing is though, I do not thing I am emotionally ready for any real intimacy at the minute as my recovery is still very fragile.

 

[Whirlwind]

It may feel awkward to ask but I can guarantee you aren't the only one. What isn't uncomfortable that we all ask/post about. I posted "uncomfortable" just this week, LOL...this is why these forums are so helpful.

I have fasted and dealt with a health issue not long ago. Its interesting to me how the body picks its "priorities"....when I am sick, often times eating is of little interest and my libido disappears. Same thing with fasting...body is busy, I don't even feel physically bad, I usually feel great but sex...no way. Its not distasteful I am just utterly uninterested.

That's what I thought of when I read your post.......perhaps the emergence of your libido is a sign of your recovery and healing? Maybe your body and mind has enough "reserves" these days to allow some energy to fuel other aspects of who you are.

I think its very insightful that you can recognize you are not ready for others in your life right now. I look forward to hearing what others have to say but I would say enjoy it, orgasms are very relaxing, sex solo or otherwise is a happy & healthy part of life.

You are young, a libido is part of the fun at that age. I would look at this as a positive.

Take care, Whirlwind

 

[greycrayon]

This isn't an awkward question, I've experienced the same thing the past year.

 

[anonymous]

I wish :oops:

 

[Friday]

The thing is though, I do not thing I am emotionally ready for any real intimacy at the minute as my recovery is still very fragile.

It's frustrating. Sigh. Literally.

I have a sky high libido. I've made the double choice not to be in a relationship & not to f*ck around until I'm doing better.

I try to look at it as wanting good things? Is a good thing. But it still doesn't mean I have to act on it. Just the same way I don't have to act on wanting bad things.

 

[BlueOrange]

Since I've started to really talk about my worse traumas I'm starting to get a libido for the first time ever and I do not understand it. The thing is though, I do not thing I am emotionally ready for any real intimacy at the minute as my recovery is still very fragile.

Sounds like you're not avoiding the part of yourself that wants sex, and it's allowed to express itself in your mind. Probably good for you in the long term. Not acting on it sounds like a sensible call. Seduction is a damned tricky business, which is why the media is constantly talking about it (because huge numbers of people want to hear about it and understand it better).

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welp, I had the opposite happen.