"My MIL decided there was something she just HAD to ask us that couldn't wait until the next day, and she walked in on us. Things were rather awkward in the morning, but I thought it was just one of those dumb things and that would be the end of it. Instead it's been the end of our sex life, namely the fact that my husband hasn't been able to get it up since the incident."
"Work on eliminating the intrusive thoughts of this incident. This could be accomplished via therapy and/or a meditation practice. I went into my practice in a previous column, so visit that page for tips. I have found that building the meditation muscle gives me the ability to pick and choose what my mind focuses on. It's not 100 percent (I have not completely eliminated being haunted by disturbing thoughts or images) but I am doing much better than I did before,"
A couple was interrupted at nearly 3 a.m. when the husband’s mother walked in on them having sex. The husband has since been unable to get an erection, and attempts at arousal tactics have failed. The presence of a clear triggering incident suggests psychological factors rather than purely physical causes. Recommended approaches focus on eliminating intrusive thoughts through therapy and a meditation practice. Building a regular meditation habit can strengthen the ability to direct attention away from disturbing images, leading to gradual improvement even if intrusive thoughts do not disappear completely.
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