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Sex therapy is a therapeutic strategy for the improvement of sexual function and the treatment of sexual dysfunction. This includes dysfunctions such as premature ejaculation and delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, lack of sexual interest or arousal, and painful sex including vaginismus and dyspareunia, as well as problems posed by atypical sexual interests, gender dysphoria and being transgender, highly overactive libido or hypersexuality, a lack of sexual confidence, and recovery from sexual abuse such as rape or sexual assault, and it also addresses sexual issues related to aging, illness, or disability.

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Does sex therapy involve any sexual activity during sessions?

HealthLink BC states that sex therapy does not involve having sex with or in front of your counsellor.

No. HealthLink BC states that sex therapy does not involve having sex with or in front of your counsellor. This entry records what that source says and is not medical advice.
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Sex therapy is a recognized psychotherapeutic modality addressing sexual dysfunction.

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Sex therapy (Wikipedia)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_therapy, lead section
    Sex therapy is a therapeutic strategy for the improvement of sexual function and treatment of sexual dysfunction.
  • Treats: Erectile Dysfunction, Symptoms
    The sexual dysfunctions which may be addressed by sex therapy include non-consummation, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, low libido, unwanted sexual fetishes, sexual addiction, painful sex, or a lack of sexual confidence, assisting people who are recovering from sexual assault, problems commonly caused by stress, tiredness, and other environmental and relationship
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