You’re new at this vulnerable and protective. “Motherhood is complex and brings with it many intense feelings. Nothing is wrong with you and you are not alone. They are left, feeling alone and often ashamed. Unfortunately, though, most people don’t know how to cope with these disturbing thoughts when they arise unexpectedly, nor are people prepared how to cope with them. In fact, most perinatal people, if not ALL, do. Others experience intrusive thoughts just like you. We hope this stat shows you that you are not alone. But, it is never okay to be sexual with children and sexual abuse is a crime with serious consequences.How did you overcome/combat your intrusive thoughts? Comment your experience below. People can get the impression that “everyone is doing it” or that children are willing partners or that it is okay to be sexual with children. The Internet and the availability of sexualized images of children and underage teens may “normalize” seeing children or underage teens as potential sexual partners. They often will confide their attraction to someone (perhaps a professional) who can help them to stay safe. They can create a lifestyle that supports them in staying away from situations they may find triggering. Some people never cross the line from being sexually attracted to children and acting on those feelings. People can be sexually attracted to children and never act on those feelings It is important that we talk to teens about how some people do have sexual thoughts and fantasies or feel sexually attracted to children and that it is never okay to act on those feelings. Some people who sexually abuse children started their harmful behaviors around or shortly after reaching puberty, a time when they may be flooded with sexual feelings and don’t have the self control or perspective to keep from acting on sexual urges. Teenagers can also have sexual thoughts or feelings about younger children Let them know that there are caring people who can help them understand why they have these thoughts and teach them strategies to help assure that they never act on those feelings with a child or underage teen. For someone who is disturbed by these kinds of intrusive thoughts, it can be scary or embarrassing to talk about this. Too often, people don’t know that there is help available for this issue. If an adult or adolescent is struggling with sexual thoughts or fantasies about children, you may want to help them find a professional who specializes in working with people who have sexual behavior concerns. If you are aware that someone is thinking about being sexual with children or underage teens, help them to find specialized help immediately before there is an opportunity for them to act on those thoughts. Sexual thoughts or fantasies about children are not illegal, but can be a warning sign to pay attention to, particularly if the thoughts are persistent or unmanageable. On the other hand, many people who have sexual thoughts or fantasies about children never act on those thoughts or feelings. Many people who have sexually abused children report they had sexual thoughts or fantasies about children before they ever acted on them.
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