The concept of misattribution of arousal, where anxiety and sexual arousal are often confused or interchangeably misidentified, impacting emotional and physiological responses. It highlighted how anxiety can be mistaken for sexual attraction and vice versa, with both conditions influencing behavior and perception, including gender roles and narcissism. Various studies were discussed, emphasizing the complexity of emotional labeling, the risks of misattribution in relationships, and the importance of self-awareness to accurately differentiate between anxiety and true sexual arousal. Sexualizing Anxiety and Anxiolytic Sex: Misattribution of Arousal