What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy helps individuals and couples enhance sexual fulfillment and/or resolve sexual conflicts and problems. Solutions can vary from simple education to more extensive counseling around complex or longstanding issues. Strategies are tailored to the goals of the individual or couple seeking help.

Sex therapy maintains ethical boundaries and is sensitive to the personal values of the client. Techniques include relationship and intimacy enhancement, strategic reading, specific behavioral interventions, therapy groups and referral/consultation with other professionals. Sex therapy can be a catalyst for healing and enrichment in the crucial sexual component of intimate relationships. Possible sex therapy issues include:

Erectile dysfunction	Lack of sexual desire
Problems of arousal	Orgasmic difficulties
Painful sex	Inadequate frequency
Sexual trauma	Premature ejaculation
Extramarital affairs	Gender identity issues
Single adult concerns	Marriage and menopause
Sexual issues in aging	Unconsummated marriages
Performace anxiety & skill deficits	Psychological aspects of fertility
Sexual addictions/obsessions	Pornography/masturbation issues
Unwanted same-sex attractions	Unwanted sexual practices/behaviors
Psychological & relational problems caused by medical issues