Dear Violetsareblue,,, it's been my experience that the body does have it's own memories, both in the muscle and bone, and in the brain. your conscious mind may not have access to these memories. BUT, having said that, i also notice that what i imagine deeply will be reflected in my body sensations. so, if you have felt threatened with inappropriate sexual attentions for a long time, you might feel just as if it had actually happened~! i hope you can find a way to sink into the body awareness and determine where these sensations are coming from... DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy = Mind Body Talking) is one way to train the mind to notice things, or some kinds of meditation, or for some people, yoga will work. best wishes,, keep us posted,, Gus