Why would I want to see a sex therapist?
No-one teaches us how to have sex.
Unless we were fortunate enough to
grow up with parents who modelled
this, no-one teaches us how to make a
relationship work either.
The images of sexuality we see in the
media are often unrealistic.
Around 70% of all adults experience a
sexual problem at some stage in their lives.
Being able to fully love and be loved is
is a basic human need.
Why would you not want to
succeed at this?
Don't drugs fix sexual problems now?
There are a range of drugs available that can help men to achieve an erection. But of course good sex takes more than an erection.
It requires:
Sex therapists are skilled at helping
you to achieve these changes. Clients
often leave making comments like:
"I
never thought I'd say this but I'm
actually glad we struck this problem."
"I had no idea sex could be this good and we could be so happy."
Why have many other couples consulted a sex therapist?
"I feel useless when I can't get an erection."
"I love him/her, but I'm not in love any more."
"I stay up late to avoid sex."
"I wish he didn't come so quickly."
"I don't think she finds me attractive anymore."
"My partner is spending hours on the Internet."
"We just don't seem to be as close as I would
like."
"I'm not sure if I should stay in this marriage I
think I might be gay."
"l can't be bothered. I've totally lost interest in sex."
"My sexual appetite is getting me into trouble."
"I don't think I've ever had an orgasm."
"It used to be exciting ... "
"I start to get turned on and then suddenly I
switch off"
What kind of problems do sex therapists deal with?
All sexual and relationship problems eg:
Any individual issues of concern eg: