Reclaim your pleasure from guilt and silence

Reclaim your pleasure from guilt and silence (Photo: iStock)

Sexual shame often manifests in ways that people may not immediately recognise. Psychologist Monica Oyoo says some of the signs include difficulty talking about sex, feeling uncomfortable when others talk about sex and being reluctant to respond to a partner's advances.

This shame can affect relationships and intimacy. It can lower self-esteem, create feelings of guilt around intimacy and cause emotional distance between partners.