Sex therapy is caring for the sexual health and erotic well being of another by a qualified provider, through the use of talk and communication.
Sex therapy often includes sexual homework assignments for the client to do later in the privacy of their own home.
Photo: Otis Charles - 2006
Body function problems:
- erectile disorder
- rapid ejaculation
- delayed orgasm
- genital pain (dyspareunia)
- genital spasm (vaginismus)
- incontinence
Relational concerns:
- infidelity
- negotiating non-monogamy
- managing jealousy
- love/lust split
- attachment style conflicts
- protocol concerns
Desire Issues:
- loss of desire
- unwanted desires
- too much desire
Behavioral struggles:
- impulse control
- masturbation habits
- performance anxiety
- unwanted attraction(s)
- troublesome turn-on’s
- fear of incompetence
- distraction during sex
- compulsive sexual behavior
- illegal attractions
- dangerous attractions
Temple carvings: Khajuraho, India: 2009