What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that focuses on addressing sexual issues and improving sexual health and intimacy. It is designed to help individuals and people in relationships to overcome physical and emotional challenges related to sexual function, desire, performance, and relationships.
A licensed sex therapist provides a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore these issues, using a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and foster a healthy, fulfilling sex life. Whether dealing with concerns like sexual dysfunction or pain, low libido, sexual trauma, or intimacy problems, sex therapy aims to promote overall well-being and strengthen intimate connections.
What issues can sex therapy help with?
Sex therapy could help you:
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Learn more about yourself
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Improve intimacy with your partner(s)
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Get more comfortable communicating sexual needs and desires
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Heal from past sexual trauma
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Talk about and navigate fertility issues
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Navigate and negotiate in non-monogamous relationships
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Learn more about safer sex practices and sexual health
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Explore and heal sexual pain and dysfunction
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Navigate changes in sexuality in gender transition
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Understand and not judge your sexual fantasies and desires
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Navigate issues like mismatched libido, orgasmic difficulties, sexual boredom or performance anxiety/shame
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In many other ways as well!
Some ways sex therapy might look in session:
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Practicing mindfulness and relaxation exercises
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Sex Ed. for teens and tweens
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Learning about sensate focus exercises
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Working on communication skills
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Psychoeducation about many topics related to sex
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Learning about sexual arousal and response cycles
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Exploring and practicing somatic exercises
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Learning how to talk about consent and boundaries
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Processing past sexual trauma or bad sexual experiences
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Practicing how to talk about desires or needs with partner(s)
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Learn techniques to help with desire discrepancy
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And lots more!