What is Sex Therapy ?

Sex Therapy is a form of behavior therapy that focuses on intimacy and sexual problems. It can be helpful to people of all ages, sexual orientation and genders.

The sex therapist helps you define your particular sexual dysfunction, and addresses the resulting sexual distress in an individual or couple. Problems with sex often are compounded by strained communication between partners, and a goal of sex therapy is to enhance communication. A behavioral approach is used to resolve problems. Sex Therapy consists of discussions in the therapists' office, along with special exercises designed to make you feel more relaxed in your sexual interactions. These exercises are practiced by the individual or couple in the privacy of their own home. The goal of sex therapy is to maximize one's potential for satisfaction, pleasure and happiness.

Why Go To Sex Therapy ?

Sex Therapists in this Program are experienced, licensed mental health professionals who have specialized training in treating sexual problems. Often people consult a sex therapist with issues such as, but not limited to:

• Lack of desire
• Sexual pain
• Arousal problems
• Vaginismus
• Communication among couples
• Erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction
• Difficulty achieving orgasm
• Sexual compulsions and addictions
• Sexual challenges exacerbated by age, illness, medications, infertility and other life events
• Problems resulting from sexual trauma and abuse

Do I need to be in a relationship to see a Sex Therapist?

No, you do not. There are many problems that one can successfully deal with in individual sex therapy. Often, there are specific concerns or issues that one faces that can best be addressed in working with a sex therapist.

Should I see a Sex Therapist with my partner, or alone ?

If you are both available to see the sex therapist, that is recommended. If one of you is ready to take that step, then begin that way. Ultimately no matter which one of you feels responsible or "blamed" for the problem, it is a problem that both of you are experiencing. It has become a "couples problem". If you, as a couple, are interested in having a satisfying sex life, you will benefit from being in treatment together.