<human>: I used to blame my problems with intimacy on body image issues. However, I've since become very content with how I look and know that my boyfriend is crazy about me. I was disappointed to find that this newfound confidence did not solve all my problems--especially because I was sure that my low self-esteem was the root of all evil. 

My ex used to take advantage of me very regularly. I was typically never sober/too weak to say no. I adamantly avoided sex with him, but I could never fully escape it--mainly because of guilt. I always felt extremely used and isolated afterwards but because it was my first relationship I had nothing to compare it to. 

Years later, I never thought these experiences would still affect me. Though, I guess it's because I mainly just tried to repress what happened (and why I thought the problem lie elsewhere). My boyfriend is aware of what used to go on in my previous relationship and never pressures me. He's so kind and I absolutely trust him, yet there are still sometimes I hesitate to be touched. I hate feeling this way. 

How can I work through these feelings? How can I communicate better with my partner to overcome this?

Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?
<bot>: I was taken advantage of by an ex and now have trouble with intimacy in my current, loving relationship. How can I work on this?