Sex Therapy

Sex therapy is a strategy for the treatment of sexual dysfunction when there is no medical etiology ( physiological reason) or as a complement to medical treatment. The sexual dysfunctions which may be addressed by sex therapy include non-consummation, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, low libido, unwanted sexual fetishes, sexual addiction, painful sex, or a lack of sexual confidence, assisting people who are recovering from sexual assault, problems commonly caused by stress, tiredness, and other environmental and relationship factors.

Requires rigorous evaluation that includes a medical and psychological examination. The reason is that sexual dysfunction may have a somatic base or a psychogenic basis. A clear example is an erectile dysfunction (sometimes still called “impotence”), whose etiology may include, firstly, circulatory problems, and secondly, performance anxiety. Sex therapy is frequently short term, with duration depending on the causes for therapy.

Sex therapy sessions are focused on the individual’s symptoms rather than on underlying psychodynamic conflicts. Can either be on an individual basis or with the sex partner. Can be conducted with any adult, including older adults; any gender expression; and LGBTQIA-identified people.