The Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse are Permanent!

27.03.2013 | By: S. K.

Sexual abuse can happen at home, in school, in the church or at your neighbours. Memories of these horrific acts are usually remembered by the victims forever.

The number of male child sexual abuse is higher than female. (PhotoXpress)

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We often link sexual abuse to a violent man and a helpless female victim, but the reality is quite different. The number of male child sexual abuse is higher than female. The victims of sexual abuse need psychiatric help and almost always remain scarred by the sexual abuse throughout their lives.

The horrible act of sexual abuse affects both girls and boys. They all usually have problems in their life when it comes to relationships and sexuality. This time we shall focus on boys.

About sexual abuse

Statistically speaking, one out of six boys is exposed to sexual abuse during his growing up. But the reality is quite different, much more troublesome, as many victims do not report the abuse due to fear, shame or feeling of guilt. You must be aware that the term sexual abuse covers various types of abuse. They are not just rape and inappropriate touches, but also intentional exposure of the child to other sexual acts, porn movies, sex talks and such.

Children can be sexually abused by their mother, father, grandparents, teachers, priests, neighbours, instructors, strangers and even other children. Psychical abuse also leaves permanent consequences.

Consequences of sexual abuse

Consequences of sexual abuse can last very long and make normal life impossible for the abused person, they influence the person’s social, sexual and other relationships. Emotional withdrawal, for example, is typical for sexually abused boys when they grow up. Such men have huge difficulties trusting someone, which causes a gap between them and women they love. The feelings of guilt and shame (especially if they were abused by another man) often lead male victims of abuse to doubt their manhood.

Victims of abuse suffer from the fear of sexual act and their performance in the bedroom. Orgasm can be achieved only by masturbation and certain sexual positions. They often have nightmares and face insomnia. Insomnia leads to lack of sexual activity, since such men are often too tired to have sex, because of all the sleepless nights.

Luckily, all these problems can be cured in most cases. Sexual dysfunction in cases of sexual abuse is psychic, which means that a good psychiatrist can help cure these dysfunctions. The same goes for insomnia and other sleep disturbances. If the victims of abuse face their past and attend consultations, the problems can be dealt with almost completely.

It is crucial that the victims of sexual abuse speak of their ordeal and, with the help of professionals, realize, that they are not responsible for what has happened. After they realize this, everything goes smoother.