Sex Therapy and Sexual Wellness
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What is one of the benefits of sex therapy?

  • Fostering emotional trauma
  • Eliminating sexual dysfunction
  • Improving sexual satisfaction (correct)
  • Curing physical diseases
  • Who may benefit from sex therapy?

  • Only couples with sexual dysfunctional issues
  • Anyone who wants to improve their relationship with sex and pleasure (correct)
  • Only those who have experienced sexual trauma
  • Only those with low sex drive
  • What is sexual dysfunction an umbrella term for?

  • Different types of sexual disorders (correct)
  • Different types of mental health disorders
  • Different types of physical diseases
  • Different types of relationship issues
  • What can combining trauma-based therapy with sex-positive techniques be more effective in helping someone with?

    <p>Working through trauma-related sexual dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can sexual trauma interfere with?

    <p>A person's ability to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling sex life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might some individuals with a sexual trauma history require before exploring sexual desire and satisfaction in sex therapy?

    <p>Individual therapy to work through other issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a topic that people can expect to discuss during sex therapy?

    <p>Their sexual background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of a sex therapist?

    <p>Working with the individual or couple on their specific challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might someone want to consider a different sex therapist?

    <p>If the client doesn't feel comfortable with the therapist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often and for how long will therapy sessions occur?

    <p>Depending on the client's needs and challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sex Therapy Benefits

    • Sex therapy can help individuals identify and overcome sexual challenges, such as low sex drive, pain during sex, and difficulty having an orgasm, to improve sexual satisfaction.
    • It can be beneficial for anyone who wants to improve their relationship with sex and pleasure, especially those experiencing sexual dysfunctions.

    Sexual Dysfunction

    • Sexual dysfunction is an umbrella term for various recurrent difficulties related to sex, including:
      • Delayed ejaculation
      • Erectile disorder
      • Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
      • Premature ejaculation
      • Female orgasmic disorder
      • Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
      • Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
      • Substance/medication-induced sexual dysfunction
      • Other specified sexual dysfunction
      • Unspecified sexual dysfunction
    • These dysfunctions can cause a lack of interest in sex, low confidence, sexual performance anxiety, painful intercourse, and an inability to become aroused or reach orgasm, impacting a person's ability to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling sex life.

    Causes of Sexual Dysfunction

    • Sexual dysfunction can have physical or psychological causes, and sometimes is associated with a history of abuse or sexual trauma.

    Sex Therapy and Sexual Trauma

    • Sex therapy may help individuals with a history of sexual trauma by combining trauma-based therapy with sex-positive techniques.
    • Research suggests that this approach can be more effective in helping someone work through their trauma-related sexual dysfunction than using trauma-based therapy alone.

    What to Expect from Sex Therapy

    • Discussing one's sex life with a stranger may feel uncomfortable, but the therapist will begin with simple getting-to-know-you questions.
    • Individuals can expect to discuss their:
      • Health
      • Sex education
      • Sexual background
      • Beliefs and ideas about sex
      • Specific challenges with sex
    • The sex therapist will work with the individual or couple on their specific concerns and challenges through talk therapy, without:
      • Choosing sides or attempting to convince anyone to do anything
      • Undressing or asking anyone to undress
      • Having sexual relations or instructing sexual relations
    • Note that compatibility is important for successful treatment, and individuals may need to find a therapist with whom they feel comfortable.

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