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Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction, such as non-consummation, premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction, low libido, unwanted sexual fetishes, sexual addiction, painful sex or lack of sexual confidence, assisting people who are recovering from sexual assault, problems commonly caused by stress, tiredness and other environmental and relationship factors. Sex therapists assist those experiencing problems in overcoming them, in doing so possibly regaining an active sex life. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Sex therapy is a short-term form of counseling, that usually involves 5-20 sessions with a sex therapist.¹
• --A sex therapist will be active, asking questions and often giving direct suggestions, homework exercises, and information in an effort to support your goals for the therapy.²
• --You can expect to be talking explicitly and in detail about sex with your therapist.³

Top Resources on Sex Therapy

• WebMD: Searching for Sex Therapy: The Best Way to Find Professional Help For Your Own Sex Life | What Does a Sex Therapist Do?
• Cleveland Clinic: Sex Therapy
• Safer Sex: Sex Therapy: What is Sex Therapy?
• About.com: What is Sex Therapy?

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Cleveland Clinic: Sex Therapy
2. ↑ About.com: What is Sex Therapy?
3. ↑ Safer Sex: Sex Therapy: What is Sex Therapy?

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