This archive report was first published on 9 November 2019.
Published on November 9, 2019, a woman named Jane was taken to a clinic by her friend Annah, who was concerned about Jane's lack of interest in sex.
Jane had not had sex for over 10 years and saw herself as a social failure who was good for nothing. Her mother had been pressuring her to get married, but Jane preferred to remain pure and avoid the risks associated with sex, including HIV.
Annah described Jane as emotional and prone to creating enmity when discussing relationships and sex. However, Jane's behavior was a sign of a deeper issue - sexual anorexia.
Sexual anorexia is a condition where individuals have a pathological fear of sex and intimacy. They may see sex as a source of danger and destruction, rather than pleasure. Treatment involves confronting the cause of the problem and dealing with it in a sincere way.
For Jane, the cause of her sexual anorexia was a traumatic experience from her childhood - being raped by a gang of boys at the age of 12. She had never discussed the experience with anyone and had developed a deep-seated hatred for men.
After being diagnosed with sexual anorexia, Jane was referred for psychotherapy, which is the ultimate care for this kind of problem.
