Sober Sex and Intimacy
Have I Lost the Ability to Have Sober Sex?
In this video, psychologist and sexologist Justin Duwe explores why sober sex can feel so difficult after chemsex and what it can take to rediscover sexual pleasure, intimacy and confidence without substances.
About this video
Will sex ever feel good again without drugs?
If you've been involved in chemsex for months or years, the thought of having sex without drugs can feel frightening, uncomfortable or even impossible.
Perhaps you've tried sober sex and found that you couldn't get aroused, struggled to maintain an erection, felt disconnected from your partner, or simply didn't experience the excitement and pleasure you once did.
You might even be asking yourself: Have I permanently lost the ability to enjoy sex sober?
We explore:
- Why sexual arousal can become strongly associated with drugs - How chemsex can influence sexual expectations, pleasure and desire - Why sober sex may initially feel unfamiliar or disappointing - The role of anxiety, performance pressure and emotional vulnerability - How to begin rebuilding a satisfying sexual relationship with yourself and others - Why struggling with sober sex doesn't mean you're permanently damaged
The important message: Your experience of sex can change.
Relearning how to experience pleasure, connection and intimacy without drugs can take time, patience and a willingness to approach sex differently.
You don't have to recreate the intensity of chemsex to build a fulfilling sexual life.
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