Question: How do I know if sex therapy can help me, or if I need to see a medical doctor for lack of desire?

Hello Everyone!

An important question that I have come across in my practice is whether to go to a sex therapist or a medical doctor about the sexual problem of lack of desire for sex in a relationship. The main indicator here would be whether you experience sexual feelings, thoughts, and arousal in any other situations. A simple test would be, if you are able to engage in self-stimulation and/or masturbation and experience some form of arousal. If so, this is an indicator that the physiology of the sexual response is working, hence, you are a great candidate for sexuality psychotherapy which will work towards improved sexual fulfillment with non-medicinal interventions.

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For All the Questions You Can't Ask Your Mom About

Hello Everyone! I'm a practicing psychotherapist with a special interest in sexuality. I've seen countless couples who have been to me with issues about their sex life, and I am hip on the research that's been going on with human sexuality. I'm here to demystify all the questions you may have about sex!