If you're new to the dating scene or returning after a break, irrespective of your situation, if you're lacking experience or out of practice when it comes to physical intimacy, then the concept of getting up close and personal with someone new can be intimidating. We've all been there: feeling shy, bashful or even self-conscious in the lead up to a sexual encounter with a new partner. But for some men and women, the idea of sex can be so terrifying, they avoid it altogether. We speak to psychosexual therapist at the College of Sexual Relationship Therapists Krystal Woodbridge and sex and relationships expert Tracey Cox about facing your fears and learning how to enjoy sex:.

A real question that most Arab women come across once they get married is how to overcome the fear of having sex. Will it hurt? What should I do to keep things interesting during sex? What if I don't enjoy it? We'll give you the answers you're looking for, and we'll tell you how to overcome Genophobia or the fear of having sex.

Feeling anxious sometimes about our prowess between the sheets is normal, but when it happens repeatedly, this can affect our quality of life. So, what can you do to dispel the doubts and lead a healthy sex life? Sexual anxiety — or sexual performance anxiety — is something that affects men and women of all ages, regardless of how much experience they have with intercourse. For some, this type of anxiety is short-lived and may appear briefly in the wake of a new sexual encounter. Other people, however, might find it difficult to enjoy a wholesome sex life because of it, and they may experience this type of anxiety with more regularity.