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Couple & Relationship Issues
Sexual Dysfunction After Infidelity
Infidelity can create significant sexual dysfunction in both the betrayed partner and sometimes the unfaithful partner, affecting trust, desire, and intimacy.
60%
Success Rate
6-12 months of intensive therapy
Duration
Multiple
Treatment Options
2+ Groups
May Affect
What is Sexual Dysfunction After Infidelity?
Infidelity can create significant sexual dysfunction in both the betrayed partner and sometimes the unfaithful partner, affecting trust, desire, and intimacy.
Prevalence: Affects 20-25% of couples (infidelity occurs); sexual dysfunction in 70%+ of these
Symptoms and Signs
- •Avoidance of sexual contact
- •Anxiety during sexual activity
- •Difficulty trusting partner
- •Intrusive thoughts about infidelity during sex
- •Loss of sexual desire
- •Difficulty achieving arousal or orgasm
- •Anger or resentment during intimacy
- •Shame or self-blame (in betrayed partner)
Causes and Risk Factors
Common Causes
- →Trauma from betrayal
- →Loss of trust in partner
- →Shame and wounded self-esteem
- →Anxiety and hypervigilance
- →Unresolved anger
- →Guilt (in unfaithful partner)
- →Identity questioning
Risk Factors
- ⚠️Unresolved infidelity
- ⚠️Lack of accountability
- ⚠️No professional support
- ⚠️Ongoing contact with affair partner
Treatment Options
Expected Outcomes: Moderate to good outcomes if both partners committed; 50-70% recovery of sexual function
Available Treatments:
- ✓Trauma-informed couples therapy
- ✓Individual therapy for each partner
- ✓Rebuilding trust exercises
- ✓Sexual rehabilitation therapy
- ✓Communication training
- ✓Grounding techniques for intrusive thoughts
- ✓Safety planning
- ✓Extended counseling (6-12 months minimum)
Prevention Tips
- →Prevention of infidelity
- →Early counseling if infidelity occurs
- →Honest communication
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