For many anxiously attached people, sex isn't just about pleasure—it's reassurance that the relationship is safe. But when an avoidant partner begins to pull away sexually, it can trigger a spiral of fear, rejection, and pursuit.

In this episode, we unpack one of the most common—and least talked about—attachment dynamics in relationships: sex, intimacy, and the anxious-avoidant trap.

#260: Can You Become Anxiously Attached from Dating an Avoidant Person? (Ask Steph)