I've been raped as well...
But I do not allow this experience to affect my sex life because that means that this person still has power over me. So, instead I (s)explored my very own sexuality and I LOVE and ENJOY good sex because I have chosen to do so.

It's not about what happened to you, it's how you digest it...(and poop it out!)

Sex is an import ingredient of relationships, in many forms.
It is nice to discover together as partners and share deeply connected moments...

Relationships without sex can be fulfilling as well, but to me they are more what I would call a very close friendship.
I believe partners desire each other...

Balance...

Sorry for my short and maybe 'direct' reply to this, I do wish you strenght and much love!

*M*