Sexual Problems

Lots of people have a problem with sex at some point in their life. Some people can help themselves. For others, sexual problems can cause a lot of distress and unhappiness.

Sexual problems, include:

• lack of desire
  
• difficulty having an orgasm
  
• pain during sex or inability to have penetrative sex
  
• difficulty getting or keeping an erection (erectile dysfunction)
  
• premature ejaculation or other ejaculation problems
  

A therapist will listen to you describe your problems and assess whether the cause is likely to be psychological, physical or a combination of the two.

Each therapy session is confidential. You can see a therapist by yourself, but if your problem affects your partner as well, it may be better for you both to attend.

Talking about and exploring your experiences will help you get a better understanding of what is happening and the reasons. The therapist may also give you exercises and tasks to do with your partner in your own time.

Sessions usually last for 30 to 50 minutes. The therapist may advise you to have weekly sessions or to see them less frequently, such as once a month.


References:
NHS Website