Anorexia and Sex
By Matthew Tiemeyer
For many people with anorexia, sex becomes a forgotten subject. Anorexia has a powerfully negative effect on sexuality for a variety of reasons.
Biological Changes Affect Sexuality
The most obvious reason those with anorexia are limited in their ability to experience sex is their lack of physical development. When a person who has not yet reached puberty does not take in sufficient calories, sexual development slows down and may stop completely. Some may experience a delay in the onset of puberty for years. Women who have already started their period and who are now anorexic may even stop menstruating.
Much of this results in hormonal imbalances that change the way the person with anorexia even thinks about sex.
Why a Person With Anorexia Doesn't "Need" Sex
Anorexia is tied to a mindset that makes sex seem unattractive. The person with anorexia does not allow anything to affect her. She has decided that she doesn't need food -- and she certainly doesn't need sex. In her mind, a healthy desire for sex would be a sign of weakness. It would mean that she is not entirely self-sufficient.
Anorexia is also often associated with a fear of growing up and taking on the role, body and challenges of being a sexual adult.
By Matthew Tiemeyer
For many people with anorexia, sex becomes a forgotten subject. Anorexia has a powerfully negative effect on sexuality for a variety of reasons.
Biological Changes Affect Sexuality
The most obvious reason those with anorexia are limited in their ability to experience sex is their lack of physical development. When a person who has not yet reached puberty does not take in sufficient calories, sexual development slows down and may stop completely. Some may experience a delay in the onset of puberty for years. Women who have already started their period and who are now anorexic may even stop menstruating.
Much of this results in hormonal imbalances that change the way the person with anorexia even thinks about sex.
Why a Person With Anorexia Doesn't "Need" Sex
Anorexia is tied to a mindset that makes sex seem unattractive. The person with anorexia does not allow anything to affect her. She has decided that she doesn't need food -- and she certainly doesn't need sex. In her mind, a healthy desire for sex would be a sign of weakness. It would mean that she is not entirely self-sufficient.
Anorexia is also often associated with a fear of growing up and taking on the role, body and challenges of being a sexual adult.
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I support this guy, because of personal experience. That's sucks when you don't want anything from life. Practically becoming a zombie. =\