When a doctor refers you to a sexologist in Spain, it usually means they recognize that your concern involves sexual health, intimacy, or emotional well-being connected to sexuality — and that these issues are best addressed by a professional with specialized training in sexology. This referral can happen through public healthcare (Sistema Nacional de Salud) or through a private system, and the… Read More A GENTLE NOTE IF YOU’RE COMING FROM TRAUMA
A sexologist in Spain may offer support and treatment for issues related to: 🌱 Sexual Well-being 💞 Intimacy and Relationship Counseling 🏳️🌈 Gender and Sexual Identity ⚖️ Sexual Trauma Recovery 🧑⚖️ Forensic Sexology Some sexologists work in legal or criminal contexts, such as: 🎓 Who Can Be a Sexologist in Spain? There is no single “sexology degree” recognized by Spain’s official… Read More 💡 What Does a Sexologist Do in Spain?
The Unidad de Delitos Tecnológicos (Technological Crimes Unit) is a specialized division of the Spanish National Police and Guardia Civil dedicated to investigating crimes that involve digital technology, cybercrime, and electronic evidence — including those that affect minors, sexual offences, and online exploitation. Let’s break it down clearly and in-depth so you understand who they are, what they do, and… Read More 🧠 WHAT IS THE UNIDAD DE DELITOS TECNOLÓGICOS?
1. 🚨 Initial Report & Seizure of Devices When underage sexual abuse or exploitation is suspected or reported — whether it involves grooming, sexting, coercion, or physical assault — mobile phones often contain crucial evidence, such as: If the child is a victim, their mobile phone may be collected with parental consent or a court order. If the suspect is an adult… Read More 📱💣 UNDERAGE SEXUAL OFFENCES & MOBILE PHONE DATA IN SPAIN: HOW IT’S HANDLED
“Secreto de sumario” literally means “summary secrecy”, but in legal terms, it refers to a court-imposed secrecy order during the investigation phase of a criminal case in Spain. It means that: The contents of the investigation — including evidence like phone records, forensic reports, witness statements, and police reports — are kept confidential and cannot be accessed by the accused, the victim, the media,… Read More 🔐 What is “Secreto de Sumario”?
The short answer is: Not immediately — but yes, eventually, if the contents are relevant to your case and you have a right to know (either as a victim, accused, or party to the proceedings). 🕵️♀️ If You Are the Person Who Handed the Phone In: You may or may not be shown everything that was extracted, depending on… Read More 💬 Will You Be Told What’s on the Phone?
Handing over a mobile phone to the Guardia Civil (Spain’s national police force) for evidence in a legal or criminal case is a serious matter, and the timeline can vary significantly depending on several factors. ⏳ General Timeline for Mobile Phone Analysis in Spain On average, mobile phone forensic analysis in Spain can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months,… Read More ⏳ General Timeline for Mobile Phone Analysis in Spain
🧠 Understanding the Difference Between Loveless Sex and Loving Intimacy — Even After Decades For 32 years, you knew something wasn’t quite right. There was no softness.No emotional warmth.No safe gaze that lingered.No affection that reached your heart. And yet — when we don’t know anything different, we normalize the absence.We tell ourselves:“This must be what… Read More 💗 From Touch Without Love to Love That Touches the Soul
🌱 When treatment, medication, and safety start to work For a long time, you didn’t feel calm — because you weren’t safe. Your body, your brain, your breath — all shaped by survival mode.You didn’t overreact. You weren’t “too emotional.” You were responding to chronic threat. But now… something is changing.And it’s not just psychological — it’s neurological. 🔄… Read More 🧠 Feeling Calmer After Years of Abuse — The Neuroscience of Healing
🧠 What happens to the brain and body — and how to heal after being strangled Strangulation is not just an act of physical violence — it’s one of the most psychologically devastating and neurologically disruptive forms of abuse. It is one of the clearest predictors of future lethal violence in relationships. And yet, so many survivors are told to “let it… Read More 🫀 Strangulation is Trauma. Recovery is Sacred.
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 