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 Painful sex
Orgasmic
difficulties Problems of arousal
Inadequate frequency Sexual trauma
Premature ejaculation Extramarital affairs
Gender identity
issues Single adult concerns
Marriage and menopause Sexual issues in
aging
Unconsummated marriages Performance 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
