Tag Archives: intimacy and nervous system
Sensory Overload During Intimacy: Why Your Body Shuts Down
Sensory overload during intimacy affects more people than you might expect. When your nervous system receives more stimulation than it can process, it may shut down before pleasure even begins. Occupational therapists explain why this happens — and how understanding your sensory profile can help you stay present and connected.
Freeze Response During Intimacy: Why It Happens and How to Heal
The freeze response during intimacy is a nervous system shutdown that causes your body to go numb or emotionally absent during closeness. Somatic therapists explain why this survival mechanism activates even when you want connection, and offer gentle, body-based practices to help you stay present and gradually expand your capacity for safe intimacy.