Is It Normal To Have Sexual Fantasy? Here Are The Positive And Negative Impacts

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JAKARTA - Sexual fantasy is still a taboo thing to talk about openly, even with a partner. However, everyone in general has personal sexual fantasies and is normal.

Quoted from Healthline, on Juamt, August 8, 2025, sexual fantasy is a dream about sex that is usually outside of a person's real experience. This fantasy can arise through self-imagination, can be stimulated by books, films, photos, conversations, to previous sexual experiences.

Sexual fantasy can also be in the form of the style of having sex you like, such as with role play or character game, BDSM, to having sex in an unusual place.

The positive impact of sexual fantasy can make sex life with partners more passionate. This allows married couples to do new things that increase sexual satisfaction together.

"This phenomenon can offer portals into aspects of our non-sexual emotions, which we are trying to reconcile in our daily lives," said clinical sexologist Cyndi way.

However, even though sexual fantasies are normal, that doesn't mean they can be done at will. There are several things to consider, including the consent of the couple and the risks.

If your partner doesn't want it, then you shouldn't force this personal fantasy. The sexual fantasy that you want to do when having sex must be discussed openly and with the consent of each other.

'Not everyone will feel comfortable by changing the structure of their sex. But if you decide to move forward together, then you need to make open communication,' said sex educator Cassandra Corrado.

In sexual fantasy, it must also be within reasonable and harmless limits, and well managed. If not managed properly, the negative impact of sexual fantasy can affect various aspects of life, ranging from relationships with partners, depression, sexual dysfunction, physical injuries, to sexually transmitted infections.

Therefore, do it wisely and with great consideration. If sexual fantasies begin to disturb everyday life, causing psychological or health problems, it is important to seek professional assistance.