If you’re struggling with body image concerns, it makes sense that you may also have struggles with sex. Sexual intimacy brings many of the ultimate forms of vulnerability together, and if you don’t feel comfortable with your body, you might find it difficult to connect and enjoy sexual experiences with a partner.

Recovering from your eating disorder might require a leap of faith. Read about how to move forward. Written by Jessica Gilliland, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in treating eating disorders in Utah.