General

Hi everyone, I've been struggling with really bad anxiety when it comes to trying to create relationships surrounding kink.

I have no physical experience with another person, so anything physical sounds extremely nerve wracking. It's been preventing me from reaching out to others that I'm interested in.

Others who have experienced this anxiety or maybe just anxiety surrounding relationships and kink in general, what are some things that have helped?

I think you're always going to be anxious if you havent done it before. Its helpful if you tell the person you're getting freaky with that its your first time. If they're worth your time they'll understand.

I can't speak for romantic relationships though as aromantic person.

Therapy

A therapist can help tremendously with managing anxiety and working through the life situations your anxiety is surrounding.

They can help you work through the anxieties and give you healthy management techniques and coping mechanisms to overcome these anxieties and be able to have a healthy relationship

I agree with this. The right person will understand.