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Handling sexual performance anxiety as a couple

Handling sexual performance  anxiety as a couple
Handling sexual performance  anxiety as a couple (Photo: iStock)

Sexual performance anxiety is a common issue, yet it is rarely discussed, even in hushed conversations. However, when it is suppressed, sexual insecurity thrives.

This can manifest as a person dreading moments leading to physical intimacy, wishing it wouldn't happen, experiencing tension, lacking sexual interest, or doubting their ability to please their partners.

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