26/03/2025
What is Psychos*xual Therapy?
The aim of psychos*xual or s*x therapy
Our aim at Kent Psychos*xual Therapy is to help you improve the physical and relational intimacy between you and your partner and to overcome or manage any s*xual difficulties you’re having. Whatever your gender, s*xual orientation or relationship status, s*x therapy can support you to feel more comfortable about getting intimate.
Why is s*x therapy?
Having s*xual difficulties can feel very isolating. You may feel self-conscious and unable to speak up about them, whether that’s having an honest conversation with your partner or reaching out to a professional. The truth is, s*xual problems are very common and the best way to tackle them is to talk about them.
If the problem is affecting your relationship, being honest and open with your partner about what’s happening is a great first step. For some, this alone is enough to help work through the problem. For others, more support is needed.
This is where psychos*xual therapy comes in.
What causes s*xual difficulties?
S*x therapy looks to help with any problem or difficulty relating to s*xual relationships and can come in many forms. This can include:
emotional issues such as disatisfaction in relationships, affairs or grief
psychological issues such as anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions.
physical issues such as disabilities or medication implications
Or situational issues arising from either particular environments or situations
Visiting your doctor is a good first step if you think the cause may be physical. Sometimes there will be ways your doctor can help (for example, trying different medications), but if not, they may recommend psychos*xual therapy. While you can see a s*x therapist on your own, if the problem is affecting your partner it helps if they can attend sessions too.
S*x is loaded with emotion and often, talking it through together with an impartial therapist can help ease tension and bring you closer together.
What can s*x therapy help with?
Loss of libido
a lack of s*xual desire or miss matched desire within the relationship
difficulty getting or maintaining an er****on
premature ej*******on, or other ej*******on problems
difficulty climaxing or or**sm problems
pain during s*x or being unable to have penetrative s*x
Vaginismus and Vulvodynia
Vulval pain
Relationship issues as a result of s*xual difficulties
Finding s*xual pleasure after s*xual trauma
Tokophobia (fear of child birth)
Difficulties in talking about s*x. This might be where there are apparently incompatible s*xual preferences or relationship styles; physical changes after childbirth, menopause, illness or old age, or even a history of s*xual trauma.
Reigniting the s*xual side of your relationship. We all experience times when life feels too much and we find we don't have much time or energy. this can often mean that s*x moves far down the list of priorities and the motivation to rediscover your s*x life can feel too much. If this is the case, s*x therapy might be for you.
General relationship difficulties where s*x has become another area for disagreement or hostility
Talking to a stranger about your s*x life may feel uncomfortable, but we are not here to judge. By being honest and talking about what you’re experiencing in this confidential setting, we will be able to help you explore the root of the problem and offer ways of helping you overcome or manage symptoms.
Kent Psychos*xual Therapy
