We live in the age of communication, from Internet, social networks, in which we have much more information than before, in which we are constantly connected to each other and the lives of people fill television programs and the walls of social networks. And yet, in what some regard aspects of sexuality, we keep silent. Although constantly we speak of "sex”, are few or almost none, those who express their problems, their real needs and feelings about their sexuality. It's hard to talk about living in society look that becomes a challenge to be aware of our needs and limitations, be able to speak and ask for help when needed.
Sex therapy addresses the complications and difficulties encountered in erotic activity, so that people know, They learn how they are and how they work, acceptance, They are happy with how they are and express their erotic way that best feel, enjoying what they do; whatever you do. While, these problems and difficulties encountered "between the sheets"They appear to be increasingly frequent. There are still many who fail to make the decision to go to therapy. Either because they think that their problem can not be solved and nobody can help them or they do not know where to turn or it is very difficult to talk about it.
There are many complications that sex therapy helps overcome, It is not my purpose here to describe the many situations that can occur, just ask those in which it would be appropriate to go to consulting a sexologist.
It would be advisable to attend when consulting a sexologist:
- We feel that the frequency of our relations is low or have lost the erotic interest and any member of the couple lives bad.
- You do not get to have or maintain an erection.
- There is absence of orgasm in most erotic relationships and this creates discomfort.
- It has a feeling of discomfort during or after an erotic relationship.
- There is a persistent sense of fear, repulsion, disgust, disgust or anxiety over the possibility of any erotic practice.
- They have experienced traumatic sexual experiences or negative.
- intense negative feelings when touched before or during erotic relationships feel.
- For any difficulty that arises in the erotic relationship that creates unrest and disputes in the relationship.
Sex therapy within the context of the relationship
Today, sex therapy therapeutic process proposes a person-centered, with a global view of problems, framing them in feelings, personality, education and life habits who suffers, and above all, placing them within the context of the relationship. Leaving behind the mere prescription of postural recipes and Mechanistic or the secret and mysterious causes of unconscious conflicts, of past.
Asking for help is not easy, much less recognize that "something"Is wrong in our privacy; but even the longest journey begins with one small step and although not easy, worth a try.
AUTHOR: Ana Adam, psychologist, sexologist - Co-director of You-I Psychologists.