Have you ever felt sad, tearful, anxious, aggressive, agitated or melancholic after sex, even if it was really good sex? If the answer is yes, do not worry, it is way more usual than you think.
In this video I tell you about the possible causes of Postcoital Dysphoria.
Guiding questions based on Kamander and Zimmerman recommendations:
Was it before, during, and/or after sex that you started feeling something distressing?
Is this feeling familiar to anything you’ve felt at another time in your life?
Did your behavior work in alignment with your values?
Are you satisfied with how you were treated?
Is there anything you regret about the experience?
Are you engaged in sex you don't want?
Are you trying to use sex to get something different out of your relationship?
Do you feel good about your partner?
Are you enjoying the sex you have?
Have you experienced sexual abuse or trauma in the past?
References:
Bird, B. S., Schweitzer, R. D., & Strassberg, D. S. (2011). The prevalence and correlates of postcoital dysphoria in women. International Journal of Sexual Health, 23(1), 14. Retrieved from [ Ссылка ]
Digest. (2018). International survey finds over 40 per cent of men have experienced “post-coital dysphoria”. London: Newstex. Retrieved from [ Ссылка ]
Gander, K. (2017). Post-coital dysphoria: Why it is normal to sometimes feel miserable after sex. London: Independent Digital News & Media. Retrieved from [ Ссылка ]
Jha, A. (2018, Aug 08). Suffering from post-sex blues? here's all you need to know about postcoital dysphoria. Indian Express Retrieved from [ Ссылка ]
Murray, S.H. (2019) The Post-Sex Blues, Psychology Today
Thistlethwaite, F. (2016, Nov 28). What is post-coital dysphoria? HALF of young woman in britain suffer sexual dysfunction. Express (Online) Retrieved from [ Ссылка ]
What is post-coital dysphoria? men suffer from sadness after sex too, study finds. (2018, Jul 31). Yerepouni Daily News Retrieved from [ Ссылка ]
