Healing Your Sexual Identity: Steps to Overcome Childhood Wounds
To be human is to be sexual, to deny, judge or criticize or shame, or be ashamed of our sexuality, as I see it, is to be ashamed of being a human being. And when we take the time to face our sexual wounds and accept this fundamental and vital part of who we are, not only are we relieved of the sexual shame and the suffering that happens as a result of having these wounds, but ultimately with a creativity, aliveness, playfulness and inner peace. So clearly a ridiculously powerful force.
Have you ever wondered how childhood wounds shape your relationship with your own sexuality? In this eye-opening episode of the Narcissism Recovery Podcast, Yitz Epstein dives into the complex world of sexual identity and its healing. Produced by the Magnolia Healing Center, this episode tackles the profound impact of childhood trauma on our sexual selves and offers practical advice for overcoming these deep-seated wounds.
Yitz breaks down the five psychosexual stages—oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital—explaining how unresolved conflicts at each stage can leave us stuck and struggling with a distorted sense of sexuality. Are you hyper-focused on body flaws? Uncomfortable with sexual tension? Critical of any sexual activity? These are just some signs that you might be dealing with a wounded sexual identity. Yitz believes that healing these wounds is crucial for living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.
He suggests methods like tantric masturbation and self-acceptance exercises to help you reconnect with your sexual energy and understand your needs better. By embracing and accepting our sexuality, we can unlock creativity, playfulness, and inner peace. This episode is not just about understanding your sexual identity but also about taking responsibility for it—for yourself and your relationships. If you’re ready to start healing and integrating your sexual identity, this episode offers a compassionate guide to help you on your journey.