How Sex Therapy Can Help Treat Premature Ejaculation

What is Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation (PE) is “when ejaculation happens
sooner than a man or his partner would like during sex.”
(.urologyhealth.org) It’s important to remember that PE is not always a
cause for worry, and it may just be your body’s natural response to a
sexual encounter. However, if PE is causing problems for you or your relationship, then sex therapy may help!

What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a “specialized type of psychotherapy… [where] you can address concerns about sexual function, sexual feelings and intimacy.” (mayoclinic.com) Sex therapists do not engage in sex of any kind with their clients, and sessions occur in an office or via telehealth services. Sex therapy can address a multitude of sexual issues or concerns, and the goal of therapy is often individualized for each client(s). At Respark, we provide sex therapy through our talk therapy practice that includes all orientations, lifestyles, beliefs, and relationship styles.

Sex Therapy and Premature Ejaculation
As I noted before, sex therapy has the ability to address concerns about sexual function- ejaculation is one of those functions. Premature ejaculation can actually be a result of psychological issues, and a sex therapist can work with you to delve deeper into your psyche. Some psychological issues that can cause PE, according to urology.com, are depression, stress, and a history of sexual repression. By looking at the possible causes of PE, a therapist can also work with you to determine the psychological effects of PE on your mental health and intimacy. If you’re able to find a specific cause for premature ejaculation your therapist can provide you with a solution. If you’re unable to find a specific cause, don’t worry, there are other ways sex therapy can help!
For starters, psychological therapy can help you to become less nervous about sex, as you’ll become more comfortable talking about sex and intimacy out in the open. More than this, you may even gain confidence through talking about any sexual issue because you’ll gain the understanding of your therapist and partner(s)if you choose to include them in the session! Depending on your unique situation the goal of sex therapy to treat PE can differ:

• Learning techniques and strategies that help to delay ejaculation.
• Identifying and getting rid of thoughts that could lead to premature ejaculation.
• Giving a man or couple more self-confidence in order to reduce anxiety.
• Expanding the couple’s idea of sexuality and how people can be intimate together. The aim is to place less importance on ejaculation and to increase satisfaction in their love life.
• Recognizing obstacles to intimacy in the relationship in order to grow closer again.
• Helping couples to speak more openly about their needs and problems.
• Learning to accept some problems and finding ways to better cope with them.
• Solving conflicts in the relationship.

This of course is not a complete list and the possibilities are open when it comes to how sex therapy can help premature ejaculation. If you’re struggling with any sort of intimacy problems, we at Respark are in your corner- you’re not alone! Contact us today to book your session today!