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7 Ways Your Anxiety Can Wreck Your Sexual Relationships
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When your mind is occupied with fear, you're not exactly in the moment

Romance and intimacy require that two parties be connected and attentive. But when you're anxious, how focused are you on anything else besides your fears? Are you in the moment with your partner, enjoying and experiencing all that person has to offer you? No. No, you're not.

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