Sexuality, which forms the backbone of a healthy relationship, can turn into a major problem between couples due to various reasons. Some individuals experience premature ejaculation, while others may pretend to have an orgasm, creating a deceptive sexual life.

All these issues affect not only the relationship but also the physical and mental health of the person. At this point, sexual therapy can become a guide and a solution provider for individuals or couples experiencing sexual problems.

Although some couples try to hide their sexual problems, this only causes the problem to grow and their relationship to reach a deadlock. Considering that 4 out of 10 women and 3 out of 10 men experience sexual problems at some point in their lives, the importance of sexual therapy becomes much clearer.

If couples are experiencing problems in their sexual life and believe it affects their relationship, it is recommended that they seek help from a specialist therapist.

What is sexual therapy?

Sexual therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy conducted with experts for individuals or couples who have sexual problems. It is extremely important that this holistic psychotherapy is carried out by specialists trained in sexuality. The aim is to neutralize relevant fears and anxieties entirely through conversation.

Many people approach this subject hesitantly, but since it is one of the fundamental dynamics of a healthy relationship, it must be addressed. Individuals or couples can open a new chapter by leaving behind psychological problems in their sexual lives through therapy.

Moreover, sexual therapy is critical not only for a healthy sexual relationship but also for the individual’s mental and physical health. Therefore, it is much better to set aside social taboos and personal shyness and confront the problems.

What problems can be treated in sexual therapy?

Many people associate their sexual problems with physical causes, but psychological factors may lie behind them. Certain problems can be treated with sexual therapies provided by specialist doctors.

Especially in the treatment of common causes such as vaginismus or premature ejaculation, progress can be made with sexual therapy. Additionally;

• Erectile dysfunction
• Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse in women)
• Desire disorder
• Loss of interest
• Self-confidence problems
• Problems related to orgasm phases
• Erectile dysfunction

How is sexual therapy applied?

Sexual therapy is a treatment approach based on mutual conversation, where problems related to sexual life are addressed by a therapy specialist and an evaluation is made as a result. During the session, the therapist asks some questions to the individual or couple.

For example, whether there is pain during sexual intercourse, whether they have had a bad sexual experience before, or if there is any physical problem…

The main focus of the therapy is to share experiences, feelings, and concerns. Couples who come together are evaluated both separately and simultaneously, allowing problems to be examined in detail.

After identifying the source of sexual dysfunction, it is very important for individuals to accept this reality. For controlling the problem, couples or individuals need to gain awareness about themselves and the issues. Once this is achieved, a step-by-step approach to healthy sexuality is taken.

Various psychological tests may be applied during sessions. After the session, books about healthy sexual life or communication homework may also be assigned. The duration of therapy varies depending on the situation of the individual or couple.

We wish you healthy days.