What is sex therapy?
Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy through which individuals and couples can work together with their therapist to address issues affecting their sex life.
Sexual issues can stem from various causes, such as psychological, emotional, physical, medical, personal, and interpersonal factors.
Sex therapy can help address and resolve these underlying issues through talk sessions, helping individuals and couples improve their sexual satisfaction, sexual gratification, and overall sexual health.
A sex therapist in Dubai works with the individual or the couple to understand the causes behind sexual dysfunction and help people address them.
What can sex therapy help with?
According to estimates, sexual dysfunction is quite prevalent, affecting 31% of men and 43% of women at some point in their lives. Here are some commonly reported sexual dysfunction issues in men and women:
- Sexual abuse
- Arousal issues
- Body image issues
- Communication issues between partners surrounding sex
- Confidence issues
- Desire discrepancies
- Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
- Difficulty having an orgasm (anorgasmia)
- Education about sex
- Erectile dysfunction
- Excessively high libido
- Fetishes
- Hypersexuality (excessive sexual urges)
- Inability to control sexual behavior
- Intimacy issues
- Lack of response to sexual stimuli
- Low libido
- Pain during sex (dyspareunia)
- Performance anxiety
- Pornography addiction
- Premature ejaculation
- Problematic cultural and social views about sex
- Sex addiction
- Sexual arousal disorder or lack of sexual desire
- Sexual trauma
- Shame and anxiety around sex
- Substance or medication-induced sexual dysfunction
It is important to note that sex counseling cannot help with physical and medical impediments to sex, like an ailment. For such problems, it is important to consult medical doctors.
Sex therapy techniques
Commonly used sex therapy techniques include:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
In sex therapy Dubai, CBT addresses unhelpful thoughts and thus behaviors about sex. The therapist helps individuals or couples overcome these thoughts and beliefs to for an improved sex life.
Emotion-based therapy (EBT)
EBT helps individuals and couples understand the emotional issues leading to sexual dysfunction. This helps individuals manage their emotions better, leading to a more satisfying sex life.
Mindfulness-based interventions
Mindfulness is effective in managing stress levels and improving symptoms of anxiety, both of which can hamper sex life. Moreover, mindfulness-based interventions are also helpful in improving bodily sensations which aid in improved intimacy and sexual experience.
Sensate focus
The technique aims to help couples connect physically and emotionally. The emphasis is on touching the partner which helps reorient the mindset with regards to sex. As people focus on the sensations and gradual physical pleasure, they do not get overwhelmed with the pressure of climaxing. It is especially effective for those suffering from erectile dysfunction, body image issues, premature ejaculation, and low libido.
Sex therapy for couples
Couples therapy addresses issues that the couple is facing, many of which may also be the reasons for sexual dysfunction. It helps the couple improve their communication, build intimacy, and heal from past traumas to have a better relationship with a healthy sex life.
Sexual abuse therapy
Sexual abuse also makes people prone to sexual dysfunction and issues like PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression. Therapy can help people heal from their trauma and thus get on the path of having a satisfying sex life.
Benefits of sex therapy
Some benefits of sex therapy Dubai include:
Improved emotional intimacy
Resolving issues that hamper sex can help with improved emotional intimacy.
Improved sex life
Sex counseling effectively addresses sexual dysfunction, unless the cause is physical or medical in nature, in which other interventions might also be necessary.
Better communication
Sex counseling can help partners communicate their needs and desires better, something they would not have been comfortable doing otherwise.
Changed attitude toward sex
Sex therapists can help with the cultural views and taboos that affect people’s sex lives. Moreover, couples can have conversations about sex, an awkward topic, easily with a sex counselor.
Informed take on sex
Many couples lack access to correct information about sex and desire. A therapist can correct this so the couple can embark on the journey of a healthy sex life without misinformation getting in their way.
Address mental health issues
Mental health issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, trauma, etc., can hinder one’s sex life. A therapist can help people overcome these problems to not only have a satisfied sex life but improve mental health overall as well.
Improved relationship
Since sex is an important part of the relationship, addressing issues concerning it can help the couple become closer. Moreover, when a therapist is mediating conversations, the blame game can be prevented. When people have a satisfied sex life, their relationship can also become stronger.
Devise coping strategies
A therapist can help individuals and couples to come up with coping strategies for the causes of sexual dysfunction.
How can I get sex therapy in Dubai?
To get sex therapy in Dubai, you can book a session with any of the licensed sex therapists mentioned above. Counsel Clinic makes it easy for individuals and couples to get sex therapy online and discuss their feelings openly in a private and safe space.
Talk about sex and sexual health is considered a taboo in the Arab population, especially for women. Couples then suffer through the problem without getting help. Considering the pertinent role sex plays in the relationship and one’s life, resolving issues pertaining to it is imperative. Consulting a sex therapist is the best option, as it offers correct and discrete help on an important issue.
How can I connect with a sex therapist in Dubai?
At Counsel Clinic, we connect you with certified and licensed sex therapists in Dubai who are experienced in treating all types of sexual dysfunction issues through psychotherapy. You can book an online session with a therapist of your choice or click on the "Get Started" button at the top and submit your details to help us match you with one.
Our team of trained sex therapists has extensive experience in helping people cope with and overcome all types of sexual health concerns.
Sex therapy can be a life-changing experience. Since sexual issues are often linked to psychological problems, recovery is attainable by addressing the underlying mental health concerns. Mental worries, anxiety and stress can all negatively influence your sex life, leading to complications.
Sexual dysfunction is a debilitating issue, but individuals can realize gradual improvements with therapy to enhance the quality of their lives.
Contact us on WhatsApp at +971525609479 to schedule an online therapy session with a sex therapist Dubai so you can get the treatment you need to recover.
