What is Sexual Therapy?

Sexual therapy is a psychotherapy method applied to individuals or couples with sexual problems in which medical, psychological, social, personal or interpersonal factors play a role, carried out by experienced psychiatrists and psychologists trained in this field. It is a type of talk therapy in which psychotherapeutic methods such as cognitive and behavioral techniques are applied.
It can be said that there are many biological and psychological factors in the emergence and persistence of sexual problems. It has been observed that sexual problems that develop due to biological reasons may also have psychological causes; The opposite of this situation may also be true.
If a person has a sexual partner, it is recommended that he/she apply for sexual therapy with him/her; Thus, treatment success increases. Anatomy and physiology of sexual organs, false sexual beliefs, and the concept of sexuality are emphasized. Various homework assignments are given during sexual therapy.
The success rate in sexual therapy is generally high. Vaginismus, which is the most common female sexual dysfunction, is the most satisfactory problem in terms of treatment. It can also be said that it is the sexual dysfunction that responds best and in the shortest time to sexual therapy.
Generally, the success rate in sexual therapy is high.
Reasons for Applying for Sexual Therapy:
- Loss of sexual desire
- Problems with orgasm
- vaginismus
- Dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse)
- erectile dysfunction
- premature ejaculation
- delayed ejaculation
- Sexual arousal disorder in women
Dr. Gözde Ataöv
Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
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