What is Sex Therapy?

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Sex Therapy is a specialized type of talk therapy that can help both individuals and couples/partners identify and resolve underlying issues that may be impacting sexual drive, desire, arousal, and functioning.

Typically sessions will start by assessing and gathering information about the client(s) biological, psychological, and social histories to help conceptualize the therapeutic themes and concerns for treatment. As sessions progress, client(s) will be given homework to complete between appointments that could range from self-reflection, to communication exercises, to structured sexual activities/exercises; homework assignments will then be processed and discussed in the next session.

There will be NO physical or sexual contact between therapist or client(s) at any time.

Common Reasons for Seeking Sex Therapy:

  • Performance Anxiety or General Anxieties About Sex

  • Discomfort Talking About Sex

  • Mismatched Libidos

  • Difficulties With Orgasms

  • Emotional Intimacy and Desires in Relationships

  • Improving Communication About Sexual Expectations, Fantasies, and Consent

  • Low Sexual Desire

  • Sexual Pain (Dyspareunia or Vaginismus)

  • Erectile Difficulties

  • Premature or Delayed Ejaculation

  • Sexual Traumas and Abuse

  • Kink and BDSM

  • Improving Communication and/or Boundaries in Open Relationships

  • Exploration of Sexuality and Sexual Orientation

  • Asexuality and Relationships

  • Issues with Pornography

  • Normalizing that THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU!

Some of the Benefits of Sex Include:

  • * Strengthens the immune system and heart health

  • * Decreases symptoms of anxiety and depression

  • * Improves quality of sleep and increases energy

  • * Strengthens intimate bonds and connections

  • * Relieves pain and/or improves pain tolerance

  • * Reduces overall stress