Why is it, that after every time I had sex with him I felt dirty and stressed out?

I would race home to shower wanting his touch off of me. I'd want to shove food in my face to relax and unwind.

That's not healthy is it?

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Sutten · 36-40, F

Feeling dirty or stressed after sex can happen when the experience doesn’t feel emotionally safe, comfortable, or fully wanted. It may be linked to anxiety, lack of trust, or feeling pressured, which can trigger your nervous system into a stress response. Reactions like rushing to shower to wash the person off or eating to relax and unwind can be ways your mind and body try to self-soothe, calm the nervous system, and regain a sense of control.