28/01/2026
Many people worry that intrusive sexual thoughts about family members or people close to them must mean something about who they are.
They don’t.
These thoughts are unwanted, distressing, and often completely against your values. For many people, this is part of OCD.
Sexual OCD can involve sudden images, thoughts, or doubts that feel shocking. The problem is not the thought itself, but how OCD pulls you into analysing, checking, and replaying it afterwards. Over time, this keeps the cycle going.
In the latest blog, we explain:
• Why OCD targets the things that matter most
• Why these thoughts can feel so real
• What actually helps when intrusive thoughts show up
• How this can affect intimacy and parenting
• Why avoidance and reassurance often make things harder
If this is something you’ve been struggling with quietly, I hope this helps you feel less alone and better informed.
Read the full blog here:
https://resilientmindtherapies.co.uk/blog