Sexual Trauma and Your Relationship With Food Special Guest: Ayesha Hussain - Sexologist & Coach

<p><strong>Sexual Trauma and Your Relationship With Food</strong></p> <p>In our practice, we work with many women who have had the unfortunate life path that has included sexual trauma. What we have found is that 1 in 3 women we work with through The KEMMA Method, has been sexually abused or assaulted in some way. The results are that way too often, the residual effects of that trauma has led these women to form limiting beliefs around themselves, their bodies and their physical appearance.</p> <p>In most cases women who struggle with chronic weight issues who have been victims of sexual trauma, have subconsciously made the decision to “protect themselves” from such trauma by literally creating a shield around themselves. A shield or armour of fat. Many instances, this is also related to the desire to want to be invisible and not to draw attention to themselves or their bodies. The number of Eating Disorders related to sexual trauma are staggering. We must address this.</p> <p>As we walk through the healing journey with our clients, it’s vital for us &amp; them to understand where the trauma came from, how the limiting belief was created and what they can choose to do with that knowledge now. But - diving a little deeper, means asking yourself questions about you, your sexuality, your body and allowing yourself to shed the shame, trauma, pain and re-explore the world of infinite beauty, pleasure and creativity that is our Sexual Nature.</p> <h4><br></h4> <h4><strong>What is Sexuality?</strong></h4> <p>Here’s what we’re taught about sexuality and its role in our existence.</p> <p>Source: <a href="https://www.lanarkshiresexualhealth.org/"><u>https://www.lanarkshiresexualhealth.org/</u></a></p> <p>Your sexuality, or sexual orientation, is basically a way to describe the feelings you have for someone you fancy or are attracted to. The most common definitions are as follows:</p> <p>Heterosexual/Straight: a person physically and emotionally attracted to someone of the opposite sex, so a male attracted to a female and a