Burnout and sexuality: how to find harmony between body and mind?

Did you know? Only 17% of doctors surveyed in a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine routinely ask their patients suffering from burnout about sexuality.

Sabrina Beloufa, aware of this crucial issue, offers integrative care which takes into account all aspects of your well-being, including your sexuality.

Are you exhausted, stressed, and your intimate life is suffering? Burnout, this modern-day scourge, impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your libido and your relationship.

Burn-out and libido: when professional exhaustion impacts your intimate life

Burnout, a syndrome of professional exhaustion, manifests itself through a multitude of symptoms:

• Severe and chronic fatigue

• Irritability and mood disturbances

• Difficulty concentrating and memory loss

• Sleep disorders

• Loss of motivation and pleasure

• Feelings of failure and worthlessness

These symptoms, which are harmful to mental health, also impact the libido. The body, in a state of permanent alert, no longer has the energy for desire and pleasure.

How does burnout affect sexuality?

• Decreased libido: Fatigue and stress inhibit the production of sex hormones, decreasing desire.

• Difficulty getting excited: Anxiety and negative thoughts make it difficult to relax and focus on pleasure.

• Erectile and lubrication problems: Chronic stress can lead to sexual dysfunction.

• Pain during intercourse: A tense and stressed body can make intercourse painful.

• Loss of connection to the partner: Emotional exhaustion and difficulty communicating create distance in the couple.

A comprehensive approach to rekindle the flame

Faced with the impact of burnout on sexuality, comprehensive care is essential. Consulting a psychologist and sexologist allows you to benefit from unique expertise and personalized support:

• Breaking the taboo: Calmly addressing sexual difficulties in a caring and non-judgmental listening space.

• Identifying the Root Causes: Exploring the Links Between Burnout, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Sexuality.

• Learn to manage stress: Acquire relaxation techniques to regain emotional and physical balance.

• Rebuilding intimacy: Reconnecting with pleasure and complicity in the couple.

Couples therapy: support to weather the storm

Burnout can weaken a relationship. Couples therapy helps you:

• Communicate effectively: Express your needs and emotions without judgment.

• Managing conflicts: Finding solutions together to the difficulties encountered.

• Maintaining Connection: Maintaining Intimacy and Complicity Despite Exhaustion.

• Emerging from the ordeal stronger: Transforming burnout into an opportunity for growth and strengthening ties.

Concrete solutions to rediscover a fulfilling sexuality

In addition to therapeutic support, here are some tips to rekindle the flame of desire:

1. Take care of your body and mind:

• Rest and relaxation: Get enough sleep, practice meditation, yoga, sophrology...

• Physical activity: Move regularly to release tension and boost your energy.

• Balanced Diet: Eat healthily for a healthy body and mind.

2. Manage stress and anxiety:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Learn how to identify and change negative thoughts.

• Relaxation techniques: Master deep breathing, muscle relaxation...

3. Communicate with your partner:

• Talk openly about your challenges and needs.

• Listen carefully to your partner and show your support.

• Explore solutions together to rediscover fulfilling intimacy.

4. Boost your libido:

• Take some time for yourself and reconnect with your feelings.

• Dare to try something new and explore new sexual practices.

5. Take a holistic approach:

• Consider sexuality as a whole , integrating intimacy, communication and pleasure.

• Take care of all aspects of your being , physical, mental and emotional.

• Be patient and kind to yourself , healing takes time.

In conclusion, burnout can impact sexuality, but it is possible to find fulfilling intimacy again. By consulting Sabrina Beloufa, psychologist-sexologist and couples therapist in Beausoleil and Monaco, and by applying the advice in this article, you will be able to rekindle the flame and find harmony in body and mind.