Sex therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals and couples overcome various sexual problems. It is a type of talk therapy that can help people identify and work through their sexual challenges, such as low sex drive, pain during sex, and difficulty having an orgasm. Sex therapists are licensed healthcare providers who have specialized training in sexual health and sexual problems. They have a thorough understanding of human sexuality and use psychotherapy to help individuals and couples work through sexual issues.
During sex therapy sessions, clients discuss any experiences, emotions, and concerns that may contribute to their sexual dissatisfaction and challenges. Sex therapists use an assortment of evidence-based treatments to help people improve their sex lives, including psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy. They may also assign "homework" - practical activities that clients are expected to complete in the privacy of their own home.
It is important to note that sex therapy sessions do not involve any physical contact or sexual activity between clients and therapists. Sessions usually last for 30 to 50 minutes, and the therapist may advise clients to have weekly sessions or to see them less frequently, such as once a month.
People seek sex therapy for various reasons, including low libido, arousal difficulty, orgasm dysfunction, painful intercourse, difficulty being intimate with someone, and infidelity. Sex therapy can help people address these issues and obtain a more fulfilling sex life.
