Sexual activity and anxiety.

[Malton Seadog]

Well - what a post to say I only joined today!

Does anyone else sometimes suffer anxiety during or after sexual activity?

By this I mean either with a partner or going at it alone (sorry - best way I could think of putting it!).

I suppose the racing heart and shortage of breath is normal, but may be mistaken for anxiety?

It's only happened to me once, but I was wondering what other people's experiences were?

[yorkylover]

I think a racing heart is quite normal

[Tom_M]

Don't know. I usually tell the misses I have an headache.

Tom

[weeleese88]

I get that alot...
im not sure why tho?
my boyfriend thinks its strange but im used to it now..
dont worrie your not alone

[maddie]

What's sex?

[Malton Seadog]

It's a method of human affection which usually ends in the man falling asleep and the woman complaining.

[ronski]

Hi Malton Seadog

The deep breathing in sex that is required to reach orgasm can bring on a panic attack. People who hyperventilate a lot are more prone to this while suffering with an anxiety disorder. If you recognise a breathing pattern disorder then buy Dinah Bradleys book

Hyperventilation Syndrome..... Breathing Pattern Disorders

A Random House book New Zealand 2006

She is a specialist respiratory Physiotherapist and gives good breathing techniques. There are case histories you may identify with.

I hope this helps
Ron

[pooh]

Ive experienced extreme boredom, laughed my head off even cried but not had an anxiety attack or pa just thinkin how i can use that as an excuse now LOL LOL

[decca]

Sex ?? _____ oh yea I remember but -I'm not saying, _____ so there , hmm hmmm.
___ lol.

Decca.

[pink daisy]

Hi... I saw sex and I had to write a reply!! lol
I have a panic during and after but not often.. Maybe on a day that i have felt anxious a lot and that thre fact sex is the only excersise i ever get being Agoraphobic makes me breathless well after a couple of hours or so... ;-)
So feeling breathless can bring panic on for me!! So I can say I panic also somtimes sea dog!!