Lesson 11: Sex And Relapse Prevention - Slide  4

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Self Esteem And Sex

  • When self esteem is low we tend to get involved with sexual partners and sexual practices that:
  • Reinforce our poor image of ourselves
  • Leave us with less self esteem than we had before
  • Promiscuity, prostitution, and sexual addiction are linked to low self esteem
  • These behaviors perpetuate low self esteem by causing:
  • Isolation
  • Shame and humiliation
Notes:

Pg. 12, “Raising Your Sexual Self-Esteem, How to Feel Better About Your Sexuality and Yourself,” Beverly Engel, M.F.C.C., Ballentine Books, 1995

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