Sex Therapy

Sex and intimacy are both natural components of  one’s life, but forging intimate and pleasurable connections can become problematic when you struggle to maintain a positive relationship with sex itself. At times, this can lead to serious issues both psychologically and physically. 

Sex therapy is a place where you can talk openly and honestly about your relationship with sex without being judged in order to determine what’s going on with your specific situation and determine a suitable treatment plan catered to your wants and needs. 

Reasons People Attend Sex Therapy Sessions

Sex therapy is a general blanket term that covers a wide array of different sexual issues. If you have noticed any of the following issues developing in your sex life, then sex therapy may be helpful for you.

• Sex no longer seems satisfying to you

• You no longer get aroused or become aroused less frequently

• The sex you’ve been having isn’t the kind of sex you want to be having

• You’re finding it much more difficult to achieve an orgasm or can’t seem to at all

• You’ve noticed a change in your sexual desires and feel guilty, ashamed, or afraid

• It’s becoming increasingly difficult to perform well during sex

• The types of sexual fantasies you’re having have changed, and you feel confused

• Sex has become risky or dangerous and is now affecting your health or mental health

• You are experiencing sex and drug linked behaviors that you want to change

Many other potential sexual issues can impact and affect your life, health, happiness, and relationships. The good news is that in most cases, sex therapy can be an effective solution and can help restore your relationship with sex to a desired and balanced place. 

How Can a Sex Therapist Help You?

A good sex therapist will be able to help with many of the concerns arising from sex, but how does a sex therapist accomplish that task. The answer is that sex therapists can perform many different services depending upon your specific situation. Some of the most common services provided by sex therapists include: 

• Listening and helping you understand what may be causing your sexual concernsCreating a safe space so that you feel comfortable discussing your sexual situation

• Formulating a plan and setting treatment goals that you can work towards

• Offering an unbiased and objective assessment of your sexual profile 

• Helping you understand how to integrate sex into your life in a way that you want

• Using a variety of scientific, evidence-based tools and techniques to help you cope with the specific sexual problems you’re facing

Everybody is different and has different challenges to overcome concerning sex and intimacy. There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to sex therapy, and so the best course of treatment will always be a plan that’s created for you personally. 

The Many Benefits of Sex Therapy

Attending sex therapy can help you address the concerns s which arise from having an unhealthy relationship with sex; that said, sex therapy can also help you improve your happiness in the intimacy and sexuality realms. Some of the most commonly reported benefits of attending sex therapy sessions include: 

• An increased understanding of who you are and what you like and don’t like sexually

• Resolution of many sexual problems, whether psychological or physical in nature

• Increased arousal, sex drive, and eroticism during intimate encounters

• Greater knowledge of sex in general and increased confidence during sex

• Learning more about fetishism and alternative types of sexual interaction

It’s impossible to say for sure how sex therapy will benefit you specifically without knowing more about you and your unique situation, but in almost all cases, people struggling with sexual concerns in one way or another will benefit from attending sex therapy. Often clients report a noticeable improvement in their lives after only a few sessions. 

Sex Therapy with Cynthia

As an experienced sex therapist, Cynthia has worked help clients assess, address, and treat issues related to sex. One of the most highly regarded sex therapists in San Francisco, California, Cynthia has built a reputation for being a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who prides herself on helping people navigate the realms of sex and intimacy.  

Cynthia welcomes clients across gender and sexuality spectrums, as well as those who engage in consensual sexual behaviors including but not limited to kink and polyamory. She is committed to the continual pursuit of culturally responsive care. 

If you feel like you need sex therapy or just want to improve your sex life or sexual wellness, contact Cynthia today to discuss your unique situation and learn how she can help. Presently, she is conducting sex therapy sessions virtually and in person at her practice in San Francisco, CA. Cynthia also offers many other services, including harm reduction therapy and harm reduction therapy group sessions.

Cynthia attended SFSU for her BA in Psychology with a minor in Human Sexuality. She has a certificate in Sex Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. She has been talking openly about sexual behavior and identity with clients in a variety of settings in agency work and in private practice. She also teaches graduate students about Sexual Development and Health