A recent study published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy has revealed that individuals with high anxiety sensitivity—fear of arousal-related body sensations such as a rapid heartbeat—are more likely to experience sexual pain, decreased sexual satisfaction, and increased sexual distress. This finding suggests that anxiety sensitivity, which is already recognized as a risk factor across various psychological domains, also plays a significant role in sexual well-being. Anxiety sensitivity refers to the fear of arousal-related bodily sensations that one interprets as harmful or dang…