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Understanding the Freeze Response and Why You Shut Down During Intimacy

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Discover the freeze response—one of the most misunderstood trauma reactions in intimate relationships. Learn why your body shuts down during sex, how early trauma shapes this survival pattern, and what steps you can take to reconnect with yourself. This article offers insight, compassion, and guidance for anyone navigating intimacy after trauma.

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