Female Orgasm Secrets

Sexual Therapy

There are many factors that can affect a woman’s libido. These include:

• Psychological factors (ex. stress, anxiety, fear, depression)
• Relationship issues (ex. lack of communication)
• Sexual abuse

Women suffering from any of these issues may be experiencing sexual difficulties. Lack of desire, fear of intimacy, and the inability to trust a sexual partner are all factors that may result from different emotional and physical traumas.

Sexual therapy is an effective way of overcoming these difficulties. A sex therapist will help you understand what is getting in the way of your sexual desire, and will teach you helpful techniques to overcome these problems.

Many women may be embarrassed about seeking sexual therapy, or they may not know whether they are good candidates for this treatment. The first thing to remember is that there are no right or wrong patients for sexual therapy. If your physician has ruled out that low sexual desire is not the cause of a medical condition, then sex therapists are there to help you restore your sex drive.

Answer the follow the questions to determine the source of your low sex drive, and whether sex therapy is right for you:

• Are thoughts about sex accompanied by feelings of anger, anxiety, or guilt?
• Do you feel “dirty” or ashamed when your partner approached you for physical intimacy?
• Do you feel physically exhausted almost all the time?
• Have you recently experienced a stressful event (ex. financial problems, a death, a new baby)?
• Have you ever been the victim of sexual abuse?
• Are you and your partner experiencing difficulties in your relationship?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, any one of these factors may be at fault for your decrease in sexual desire. If they are issues that you have not been able to resolve on your own or with your partner, then you may require the caring help of a sexual therapist.

What should I look for in a qualified sex therapist?
A qualified sex therapist should have an advanced degree, such as and MD. or Ph.D. You may also want to choose a therapist based on their experience working with other couples, as well as their training in your particular area of concern.

Where can I find a qualified sex therapist?
Contact clinics, hospitals, universities, or your general practitioner for a referral to a qualified sex therapist in your area. You can also contact the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (www.aasect.org), or the Canadian Psychological Association (www.cpa.ca).

What can I expect during a sexual therapy session?
During therapy, the couple is encouraged to discuss their relationship, sex life, and past sexual history quite openly. This is the only way that the therapist may be able to identify and isolate the problem. Once the main problem has been discovered, the couple is taught different techniques to resolve their issues or modify the emotions that have problematic.