How Sex And Intimacy Therapy Works: Sex therapy uses talking therapy modalities to address your sexual and intimacy issues. A sex therapist can help you to become more comfortable with your body, address specific issues (such as problems with orgasm, high/low libido, erectile dysfunction or compulsive sexual thoughts/behaviours) and work with you to make your sex life more pleasurable, both alone and with sexual partners.
The fear of intimacy is very real and can also be triggered by a number of issues that might have happened in your past (or are still current in the resent) such as mental and emotional abuse, bullying, negative body image issues, sexual abuse, sexual health, pregnancy loss, attachment issues, anxiety and depression, through to gender identity and gender issues.
You can have sex therapy alone or with a partner/s, and you will likely talk about your sexual knowledge and history, relationships past and present, and your sexual desires and values. Although this can be an intimidating prospect, many people find it freeing and validating to talk about sex in a neutral and judgement-free environment, regardless of whether there is a specific issue at hand.
Sex therapy can also address:
- erectile dysfunction
- high/low libido
- lack of interest
- premature ejaculation
- low self-confidence
- lack of response to sexual stimulus
- inability to reach orgasm
- compulsive sexual behaviour
- distressing sexual thoughts
- unwanted sexual fetishes
