Ep 5: It’s Normal to Struggle Wit...

Ep 5: It’s Normal to Struggle With Intimacy and Emotions, Even When You Love Your Partner

'Yes It’s Normal' by Shelly Diprose
S1 · E5
Jun 16, 2025
12:51

Episode notes

Loving someone doesn’t always make vulnerability easy, in fact for some, it makes it more difficult. Shelly explores the emotional impact of trauma in relationships - and how survivors can move toward trust and connection without abandoning their own pace or needs.

Resources

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline

https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/

https://www.drasacs.org.uk

Tell Us A Tail Ltd

https://www.tellusatail.co.uk

Keywords

Sex Therapy
Therapist
Trauma
Healing
Abuse
Relationship Therapy
Vaginismus
ED
Low libido
Lack of Desire
Sex and Relationship issues
Sexual Dysfunctions
Can't orgasm