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Lanaiah Young, MSW, LCSW. June 26, 2026 How understanding your rights, your nervous system, and informed consent can help you prepare for a medical procedure after sexual trauma. Medical procedures can feel overwhelming for anyone. For survivors of sexual trauma, however, they can carry an additional layer of vulnerability. Being touched unexpectedly, losing privacy, feeling powerless, or being under anesthesia may activate your nervous system in ways that others may not fu