Sex Therapy Self Help Advice
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Written by Dr. Marty Klein
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Page 1 of 2 Have a disconnect with your partner about sex? Columnist Marty Klein, Ph.D., tells you the ins and outs of sex therapy.
Q. What is sex therapy and how do I know if I need it?
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| | You may have to meet with more than one therapist before you find one with the right combination of skills and style. | | Sex therapy isn't magic; it may take months to see progress, and even longer to fix a serious problem. | | To find a sex therapist in your area, ask your physician, a Planned Parenthood clinic or The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. | | | | A. Sex therapy is a set of behavioral and psychotherapeutic techniques used with men, women and couples to enhance sexual functioning. You might see a sex therapist if you don't get erections when you want to; get excited but can't climax; have pain with intercourse; or notice your sexual enjoyment declining and don't know why.
Couples go to a sex therapist when they argue about frequency (she wants sex twice a week, he wants it twice a year); preferences (he wants oral sex, she doesn't); or what's acceptable (he wants to watch porn and she doesn't, or she wants monogamy and he doesn't). Your psychologist or physician might refer you to sex therapy if they can't provide a solution to (or they aren't comfortable with) your difficulty.
Q. How can I be sure the sex therapist is credible?
A. Above all, a good sex therapist is a good psychotherapist, someone who can ask questions you haven't thought of, and see patterns you haven't seen. Select a professional with a good reputation, or get a recommendation from a physician or friend. You want someone who's comfortable with sex, and with whom you feel you can tell the truth without being judged. If the therapist seems more interested in him- or herself than in you, flirts with you or suggests that you're abnormal or kinky, run for the door.
Q. What can I expect in sex therapy?
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