Here’s why

You could be suffering from PCD also known as (POST-COITAL DYSPHORIA)

🪷 Post-Coital Dysphoria (PCD) is a condition where an individual experiences feelings of sadness, tearfulness, anxiety, agitation, or melancholy after sexual intercourse, even if the s*x was consensual and satisfactory

🪷 The condition can affect both men and women and on top of the symptoms listed above, feelings of emptiness or a lack of fulfillment can linger around too causing you to question yourself and your experience.

🪷 The exact causes of PCD are not well understood, but several factors such as unhealed trauma, emotional issues, hormonal imbalances, neurological factors or relationship dynamics may contribute to its occurrence.

🪷 So how can we navigate these feelings?

1. If it’s a safe space, openly communicate with your partner to help alleviate emotional distress

2. Seek counseling or therapy to address underlying emotional or psychological issues (or if you’re on a budget JOURNAL).

3. Engage in Relaxation Techniques. Practice relaxation or mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety and stress such as journaling, deep breath exercises, and my FAVORITE…WOMB TALK (Post about this coming soon)

🪷 Talking to your womb as a women IS A MUST. sometimes we forget that she also knows best for us and if we just sit and listen to her she’ll tell us exactly what we need to hear. In order to practice this simply place one hand over your womb and start with positive affirmations such as:

“Dear womb, thank you for being here for me. Thank you for cleansing me every month and being my creative source and space” etc.

Then, apologize to her if you need to and take 3 deep breaths IN and exhale out through your mouth while focusing on your womb.

Connecting with your womb simply by talking to her with her and for her is not only good for your soul but great for your mind.

Moreover, as someone who has personally experienced PCD and has heard multiple stories from women with PCD, i know its not an easy thing to overcome. Crying next to someone you just made love to may seem unreasonable but it’s real.

Is there something wrong with me? Do i love him? Do I want this relationship? Maybe i hate s*x? Maybe it’s just all in my head?…While these are All valid questions the first thing you have to remember is that ITS NOT YOUR FAULT and there is nothing wrong with you. You just may need a little extra time to heal before s*x or you may need process some unresolved issues or feelings before you’re ready to engage in intercourse with anyone.

The best thing you can do is address the signs. Do not ignore them. Everything will be alright 🫶🏿🪷

Ladies let me know if you’ve experienced these symptoms.

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