Are you looking forward to improving your sex life? Have you recently had non-pleasant sexual experiences that are making you constantly uncomfortable and avoiding intimacy? Sex Therapy may be the answer for you!

All sexual activity includes emotional, social, psychological and physical aspects, making it a complex experience that is part of every day life. Sexual health is related with mental wellbeing, self-steam and relationship satisfaction. Any issues affecting sexuality can impact negatively the overall health of those who are going through them. In this scenario, Sex Therapy comes as a proven method to improve the socio-psychological impact of sex-related issues.

What is sex therapy?

Sex therapy is a therapeutic strategy that is focused on treating sexual dysfunctions and improving sexual health. A sex therapist is a licensed professional who is trained to help with the emotional, physical and mental difficulties of sexual-related issues. While mental health is a broad spectrum that does indeed include emotional needs and health as well, both emotional and mental health are in-fact impacted heavily by specific events which trigger you (your negative reactions can be caused by things, events, places and of course people). sex therapy can help find such triggers and cure the associated issues like anxiety, fear, burnout, depression, anger or sadness which could be affecting so many areas of your life, including intimacy, romance, commitment, sexuality and sexual response.

A certified sex therapist has a deep understanding on how Sexual-related issues affect the day to day life, they have a profound knowledge on human sexuality because they have studied to become certified therapists and later on specialized in sexual health and sexual problems, so they use psychotherapy to help you overcome any challenges that are keeping you from experiencing a healthy and satisfying sex life.

Sexual dysfunctions often causes psychological distress and a sex therapist is ideal to treat these symptoms, often, they also provide couples counseling and can help with other life or relationship issues to help you thrive in your personal and interpersonal life.

Sex therapists offer a non-judgmental and inclusive environment, making sure you’ll feel safe and understood. They will prioritize privacy and confidentiality. Sex therapists use evidence-based psychotherapy methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Couples Communication Techniques, and others to help you improve your sex life.

They can also work alongside your primary care physician or other medical professionals who can help with the physical aspect that sometimes sexual dysfunctions can have.