If you’ve been in an intimate relationship for a year or more, chances are you’ve experienced being in the mood when your partner wasn’t—or vice versa. Mismatched libidos, at least sometimes, is one of the most common issues we see in sex therapy. The Most...
It may not seem romantic, but one of the best ways to make sure you and your spouse make time for intimate encounters is to put them on the calendar. There are many benefits to this approach: Both people can plan ahead and take steps...
A recent study in the British Medical Journal found half the women and nearly two-thirds of the men surveyed wanted more sex. In my Charlotte sex therapy practice, I hear many reasons for couples having less sex: anxiety, stress, vaginal dryness after menopause, and sexual...
We all know sex is better when we are relaxed. But lots of things can keep us tense before and during intimate encounters: Stress Anxiety Time shortages Past experiences Guilt or shame Poor body image Unrealistic performance expectations Because of these and other reasons, many...
No. But we do work closely with medical professionals to determine whether prescription drugs might help our joint patients. Sex therapists work at the juncture of social, medical and psychological treatments for anxiety, depression and sexual performance issues. Our work with prescribed medications often involves...
Drifting away from your partner and want to move closer? Finding couples counseling in Charlotte is relatively easy because the area has many professionals to choose from. When to Call the Therapist It works best to get help when you’re not yet at the breaking...
If your marriage or committed relationship is in crisis, don’t give up until you have met with a sex therapist. Even if they cannot save your union, they will be able to help you plan for a “good” divorce. Most marriages need a little tweak...
Many of my clients want to know: If they are normal If they can learn to orgasm How to help their partner orgasm If their penis is smaller than average How to have more sex when their partner isn’t interested If you have any of...
All sex therapists assign homework to help couples practice behaviors discussed in therapy designed to build intimacy. Talking The first assignment usually involves communication. Being open and honest can be a big hurdle, but a good therapist will help you feel safe sharing sexual wants...
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis. With pelvic floor dysfunction, a person cannot correctly use these muscles–needed to urinate and defecate. Women with this condition can feel pain during intercourse; men sometimes have trouble getting or keeping...