Sex Therapy

What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is for individuals and couples (monogamous or ethical non-monogamy).

Sex therapy is a specialty in psychotherapy designed to address psychological, physical, and spiritual/cultural sexual challenges. It prioritizes consent, safety, and trust. There is no physical touch involved in sessions. Techniques used may include mindfulness, somatic work, psychodynamic therapy, and relational therapy, all through a sex-positive lens. Collaboration with other professionals (e.g., medical doctors, pelvic floor physical therapists, vulvar pain specialist, urologist) may be recommended as needed.

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Challenges Sex Therapy Addresses:

  • Sexual Dysfunctions

  • Infidelity

  • Communication and Connection

  • Mismatched Desire

  • Non-sexual Relationship

  • Ethical Non-Monogamy

  • Separation & Divorce

  • Intersectionality impacts on sexuality

  • Sexual Abuse & Trauma

  • Gender & Sexual Diversity

  • Sexual Anxiety and Related Issues

Potential symptoms:

  • Pain during sex

  • Lack of sexual desire

  • Premature ejaculation

  • Erectile challenges

  • Lack of lubrication

  • Difficulty communicating sexual
    and relationship matters

  • Reduced Libido

  • Vaginismus

  • Difficulty with orgasm.

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Do I Need to be in a Relationship to be in Sex Therapy?

No, sex therapy can be for individuals or couples. Sex Therapy can be for individuals with sexual concerns. If you are in a relationship, your partner's presence in therapy is case by case. Some challenges involve all partners being present, whereas some situations may be more appropriate for you to have your own therapy.