What issues can a Sex Therapist help me with?
Sex Therapists can help us work on a variety of individual issues, and also issues we are having within our sexual relationships. Folks may visit a sex therapist because they are struggling with a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to:
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Coming to terms with their gender or sexuality
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Issues with sexual self-esteem or body image
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Genital pain or functional concerns (such as erectile difficulties, concerns about ejaculation, painful intercourse)
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A desire to explore something new like kinky sex or ethically non-monogamous relationships
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Relationship issues such as desire discrepancies, loss of interest in sex, recovery from infidelity
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Sexual behavior that is out of control or feels out of control (sometimes called “sex addiction”)
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Support for individuals experiencing legal trouble or court involvement due to sexual behavior
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Healing from sexual trauma
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Change of life issues such as returning to sex after pregnancy, body changes due to perimenopause and menopause, or coping with sex following a medical diagnosis
