How Past Sexual Abuse or Violence Affects Relationships

The conversation below is excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality that OBOS hosted when putting together the 2011 edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves.” You can learn more about the discussion and read bios of the participants.

Jordan: Cultural acceptance of sexual assault and violence has made it really complicated for me to talk to partners. I fear discussing my rapes with partners because I think, even when my partners are … More