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J28 Relationship Therapy What is Sex Therapy? Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy -- a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a mental health provider. Sexuality is a reality of life. People often seek therapy for issues related directly or indirectly to sex. Talking about consensual sex and sexuality is often part of the experience of therapy. Through sex therapy, you can address concerns about sexual function, sexual feelings and intimacy -- either in individual therapy or in joint therapy with your partner. Sex therapy can be effective for adults of any age, sex or sexual orientation. Sex therapists also tend to have much greater than average knowledge about the physiological processes that are a part of human sexuality. We tend to work collaboratively with physicians to address the entirety of the causes of sexual concerns. Sexual intimacy can be one of the most satisfying and fulfilling experiences, but for many, sexual activity is void of pleasure. Sex therapists are trained to help individuals and couples enhance their sexual experiences by discovering what emotional issues are creating barriers to sexual enjoyment. Often, sexual issues are a result of negative feelings, traumatic experiences or even anger, that prevent one from being able to fully participate during sexual intercourse. Whether the physical symptom exhibits itself through inability to achieve orgasm or maintain arousal, or even through painful sex, a sex therapist can help identify the psychological source of the physical symptom. By treating the whole person, psychologically and physically, a therapist can help a client enhance their sexual experience. Various difficulties related to sexuality may lead people to seek therapy or the issues may simply arise during the course of treatment. Some common concerns include:
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