Sex therapy
Sex therapy
Sex therapy (/sɛks θɛrəpi/) is a type of psychotherapy that is used to help individuals and couples address and resolve various sexual issues.
Etymology
The term "sex therapy" is derived from the English words "sex", referring to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women, and "therapy", which comes from the Greek word "therapeia" meaning healing.
Definition
Sex therapy is a specialized type of psychotherapy — a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a mental health professional. It's often effective for treating sexual problems. Through sex therapy, you can address concerns about sexual function, sexual feelings and intimacy, either individually or together with your partner.
History
Sex therapy as a distinct form of psychotherapy was developed in the 1960s by pioneers such as Masters and Johnson, and Helen Singer Kaplan. It is still used today to treat sexual disorders and issues.
Techniques
Sex therapists use techniques such as sensate focus, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychoeducation to help individuals and couples improve their sexual experiences.
Related Terms
- Sexual dysfunction: A problem that prevents an individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.
- Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a mental health professional.
- Sensate focus: A sex therapy technique developed by Masters and Johnson that involves a series of simple exercises that allow individuals or couples to rediscover their bodies and sensations away from sexual pressures.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapy that helps people identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.
- Psychoeducation: The process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sex therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Sex therapy
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