Comments and reviews on article "Sex or Mothering?"

Users comments and reviews on article Sex or Mothering? by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

It sounds really great that you were able to help her out. I know that it's not always true that people who are gay are that way because they ahve a bad relationship with their parents but sometimes they are. I'm glad that she was able to figure out her problems thanks to you. Thanks for posting this!

I was abused by a female teacher when I was 7 years old. I backed away from any affection as I suppose I sexualised it. Am now in my 50's, have no problems with sex but I still feel I missed out on the mothering (holding) feeling. Since I read your article I have taken a cuddley toy to bed and do feel much better. However, I feel I will never really get over it and don't know what to do. When my mother dies I know I won't be able to cope as she is the only reason I have continued living. What next?

Was abused by a female teacher when I was 7 years old. Always been afraid of women, am heterosexual but miss mothering. Take cuddley toy to bed which helps but it is not the whole answer, so what else can I do. Would take too long to explain problem.