--- title: Survivors On Recovering from Sexual Trauma date: 2024-05-02T00:28:00-04:00 author: Missy Moyer canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/survivors-on-recovering-from-sexual-trauma" section: "Stories & Conversations" --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Stories & Conversations](/stories-conversations)# Survivors On Recovering from Sexual Trauma A diverse group of survivors of sexual assault talks about their recovery processes and their experiences with relationships, sex, and sexuality. > Sex itself is often challenging for many people to talk about, so discussing the intersection of sex and sexual assault can mean confronting stigma on multiple fronts, and therefore seem impossible to broach. Many survivors choose not to disclose their histories at all. [Read the full article ](https://www.thelily.com/what-does-sex-look-like-after-sexual-trauma-seven-survivors-of-assault-talk-about-their-recovery-process/) SOURCE: The Lily • AUTHOR: Katie Simon • LAST UPDATED: November 28, 2018 ![Pexels alex green black couple at other side of bed scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Alex Green/Pexels ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ sexualities, gender, and relationships](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/sexualities-gender-relationships) - [ gender-based violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/gender-based-violence) - [ sexual violence & trauma](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/sexual-violence-trauma) - [relationships](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/relationships) - [sexual abuse](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-abuse) - [sexual assault](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-assault) - [sexual violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-violence) - [survivor](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/survivor) - [trauma](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trauma) - [healing from abuse](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/healing-from-abuse) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with the Stigmatization of Sexuality SA shares how gaps in her sex education curriculum growing up failed to prepare her for sex. She discusses her desire for sex-positive sex education. ![Steph](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFMklEQVRIiV1W25LcthE9pwHO7krrvOX/fyCPLv9MqlyuRE5ZUhRrd2dJAH3LA0jOyKguDIdDnkujGxj+/Ms/AAAEkMkEMhCR7mHmpqpdtbextb6uY30f67tuq/eWrmSWZbk8PV4+Pj8+Pz/+9NPjx+eHDx8uTx+Wh4d6WaRUOdEBnp/z4jb9OO5vkQBJ3t3l+R4BVHJHTYBJAHk+R3B/nripuAPhLob3A8cMkqyk/EUZb2/ydMHD4fFrghCSQgq5T7y7EgpJqULu8oGcmJGTHYeQgw3H9xQiJUkKcVIIReSYRYRFKJVSsKODycgkSQYpZOxucR8pRE4mgcgEZpH7UUQKRURKFdlTlMkkJBLMpJATBMcMIolpLoWJg6AcyssN/XZRRcpBgEyEJJGSEferdqaeSaQgwYRAiDI5Cg/YciSnTB/3DpAJ7A7yvvZ2+ZlECjOYO9ORn3vZE3dfDP5IEAFKMuOstqMgJ00ykxlECBNI4TQxS+lYYf6wDDtBJgCIJAK5F88uHJlAMgOZRABBJBBkkikC3nzs2GfxCqUKZTZXImMHPZKTZyQykYEMZhAOTB9CYlbqXxuNJAXk2cl7NxN5+37iRmTGvED6PjMx6+rWHzz6kWecBIkk5zax28nMzIyMyIj0yPAZSEM6kES5s3nK2rXN23JLxYE+gZEnbqR7hod7uqVbhmUY0jMdGUAcXvfIOFAy6w/QkTMVGREe6R5nmIVZ+AxFWCaylEzPiN1oRsR0HhHBCIA1MwAgJu0NekqO/VgwNw1TNw0bYYoYKGSUcI9zeER4uLu7uFMciYqIBHKK8MhTuO0njut9DNcR2pE9UyhlevJ92I5uTrGkiGSNiD3vceZklzzRTdV12Bg2uo3uo4c2oEsIpNBV3IqZu7qZqUlVKUqRBKVETfe9XDzcY6oOVVe1MWNoHza69q6ted9SV6BJrZBKHaJaTIuamIoO1gtkJKQEWEp1MyAjMjzC3c1c1XbJw3q33q03bU3bpm3zdg17IVZZHlIK6hMvXcaQy+AYrAOlJyXAEiFSapgmkLHnxtVsqB/oU/VobWzbWFddr96+h/2bhDiCC+pH9s6ls3fUjnIBa0AiUKpTSnXTzJPAbJjr0NGtN+1N2za2Tdd1vK/j/arXP237VxpQUB4R/JL1GfUjlsbaUC7gkhBPuIdUFSnVVWfDurup2VDrU3vT1nTbdFv7+zqub/31+3j9za8IBRfIMxZsUV5QP2Z9QnlIWZIlQI80s1IXSqmu43DgrnYkZ6KvY1vH+/u4vvWXl/btk/7HbcPcE+XvcCLKp6x/y/KU5RJSA+KJ6l5UfyCICDc31SP1Tdum26br2q/X/vLS/vtH+/V1AIadoHyFEV4Q9VuWp5BLoETSI6t5qSqlUmRPUUS4mQ+z0a13a822Tbd1vF/H62v/9rX/+kcDOqAnAbB8QVwQy+coz8FlyjePqlrqRWoVynSwE5jO+mm2O3jX69v4/uf4528NmDHuCC5AfEI8IMvvKZeAeKSb18sodZFSSZlVlOExO8C1286x6brq9U2//t6BDjRgBWaWCCxHuuIzcmkpXwL0CHer+nAjCLdJEHM7Uw0dPrr35m21t+/6+VWBATRgAxqggAAL4HMfvoIvQP2WUiMjXH15LPUipUwCR+a5C4VbzK1iDG+bvf3PAAPGYeIdGACBx/lfDRCAn8FHoH4GgPBwLfUiUiilZgTmThf7mRUxDxYNG3H9HoADDhjQgRVYsZ9kBVhmrgK2oTzCyldSgEBolkqW/wO8u2xJ1so7/AAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) SA shares how gaps in her sex education curriculum growing up failed to prepare her for sex. She discusses her desire for sex-positive sex education.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-the-stigmatization-of-sexuality) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with Low Sexual Desire Levels While motherhood decreased SA’s desire to have sex, communicating with her husband and redefining what sex looks like for their relationship has been helpful. ![Steph](data:image/png;base64,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) While motherhood decreased SA’s desire to have sex, communicating with her husband and redefining what sex looks like for their relationship has been helpful.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-low-desire-levels) [ResourcesRead ## A Disabled Person's Guide to Talking With Your Partner(s) About Sex Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners. ![Pexels judita tamosiunaite 2026764 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-disabled-persons-guide-to-talking-with-your-partners-about-sex) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Setting Boundaries and Communicating MB discusses how consent, communication, and boundaries as practiced in sexual relationships can also be useful in working relationships. ![My Story- Setting Boundaries and Communicating](data:image/png;base64,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) MB discusses how consent, communication, and boundaries as practiced in sexual relationships can also be useful in working relationships.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-setting-boundaries-and-communicating) [ResourcesRead ## A Report on Sexual Violence against Indigenous Women in the US The Maze of Injustice report examines sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States and identifies multiple systemic barriers to justice. ![Dulcey lima indigenous women march unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) The Maze of Injustice report examines sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States and identifies multiple systemic barriers to justice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-report-on-sexual-violence-against-indigenous-women-in-the-us) [ResourcesRead ## A Trauma-Informed Response To Racial Injustice How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice. ![Duncan shaffer lo Pr MM Xp IIA unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-trauma-informed-response-to-racial-injustice) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Defining and Expressing Intimacy What does intimacy look like? What do we need to be intimate with someone? What role does intimacy play in our relationships? ![allgo-an-app-for-plus-size-people-1VAmHZktns0-1536x1024](data:image/png;base64,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) What does intimacy look like? What do we need to be intimate with someone? What role does intimacy play in our relationships?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/conversations-defining-and-expressing-intimacy) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Media Representations of “Ideal” Relationships Do you see yourself reflected in the media? Do you see relationships that mirror your own? How does the representation you see affect your sense of self? ![201611 IMG 0242 2 jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Do you see yourself reflected in the media? Do you see relationships that mirror your own? How does the representation you see affect your sense of self?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/conversations-media-representations-of-ideal-relationships)