The Impact of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Abuse on Men

Childhood sexual trauma in boys often leaves behind a silent, enduring shame — especially around freezing, shutting down, or feeling like you “weren’t man enough” to stop it. But you were not a man. You were a child whose nervous system did exactly what it was designed to do to survive. This blog explores the unique impact sexual trauma can have on masculinity and how somatic, nervous system–based healing can help you release shame, restore agency, and reclaim an embodied sense of strength.