Sex therapists work with couples or individuals to explore and resolve sexual difficulties.
Sex therapists are fully qualified therapists who have extra training in helping people who have problems with sex. Sometimes, sex therapy forms part of couple therapy that looks at wider issues within the relationship too.
Many people have a problem with sex at some point in their life. Some people deal with these problems themselves, but for others, sexual problems can cause a lot of distress and unhappiness.
Problems that might be addressed within sex therapy include:
In men
In women
If you have a sexual problem, it’s a good idea to see your GP or primary care physician before consulting a sex therapist so they can check for any physical causes.
United States
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
UK
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists
Online Sex Therapy