What is Couples Sex Therapy? Why You May Need It
Navigating romantic partnerships involves hard work. Problems arise, conflicts develop, and sometimes resentment settles in. What happens when those problems center around sex? A sex therapist can help couples work through those issues related to sex. In couples’ sex therapy, a therapist will work with both partners to help them create a more satisfying sexual relationship. If you’ve never participated in individual or couples therapy, you may have questions and wonder if it’s something you and your partner need. Here we will help you answer those questions and learn more about couples’ therapy, and why you may need it.
- Why would you need a couples sex therapist or couples sex therapy?
- How do you know if you need couples’ sex therapy?
- Can couples therapy help with sex?
- What happens in couples’ sex therapy and how do you know if you need it?
Why would you need a sex therapist?
Maybe your sex life with your partner is “fine” and you aren’t sure if sex therapy is something your relationship needs. Sex therapy is something that’s for every couple. According to Respark Sex Therapy, here are six reasons you and your partner may need couples’ sex therapy:
- To get to that “next level” of sex.
- Learning to become better lovers, or more comfortable with sexual behaviors that your partner(s) would like.
- To become multi-orgasmic!
- Wanting to experience more and better orgasms!
- Experiment and expand/explore your sexual boundaries
- Expanding your definition of sex
There are also medical reasons for seeking therapy. “If you have a medical condition that has impacted your sexual health, you may experience feelings of grief, shame, regret, and anger. In situations where the condition has drastically changed your sexual function, you may not know how to proceed in terms of cultivating intimacy and maintaining your sexual expression.” (Why Should You Consider Sex Therapy?) Talking through this with your partner and a professional can be healing for your relationship.
How do you know if you need couples sex therapy?
What are the signs my relationship needs sex therapy? Is it a bad thing? Does it mean our relationship is in trouble? Going to couples therapy is actually a sign of a healthy relationship!
Wanting to improve your sexual relationship with your partner is a good thing. Many people were raised with stigma and taboos around sex and sexual pleasure. Going to couples therapy gives partners a chance to learn from a professional sex therapist who specializes in sexuality.
Sex-Positive Therapy at Respark
Respark Sex Therapy offers Sex-Positive couples therapy. Sex-positive couples therapy is for every couple–newlyweds, couples celebrating their 35th anniversary, new parents, and those looking to explore more in their relationship, regardless of their gender or sexual identity. Sex-positive therapy is a subset of couples therapy that focuses on sexual exploration and sex-positivity all with zero judgment of desires, practices, and fantasies. Respark’s therapists have not only taken additional classes on sexuality and received supervised training in sex therapy, but have already explored their sexual attitudes, biases, and beliefs.
So, how do you know if you need sex therapy? If you or your partner aren’t 100% satisfied with your sex life or want to become better at communicating your sexual needs and desires, couples’ sex therapy is what you need.
At Respark Therapy, we’re here to help you create healthy relationships, find pleasure, and spark joy. To explore more about sex and marriage counseling, connect with our Care Team at: care@respark.co or call (512)-537-0922.