Brand new parents or aging baby boomers with hormone imbalances are not the only people with sexually unfulfilling marriages. Numerous couples struggle to identify and resolve the reasons for their monotonous or nonexistent sex life. There are many reasons why people end up in sexually unfulfilling marriages. Some people marry their spouse because they think their partner will be a good parent someday, or because they are physically attractive, and ignore the fact that they do not have good chemistry. Most couples fail to realize the importance of good sex to a marriage. It is not uncommon for couples to hit a dry spell sexually in their marriage, which can lead to a lack of responsiveness and ability to connect with their partner (Yvkoff,
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It is estimated that about 1 in 5 couples have sexual relations less than ten times per year (Yvkoff, 2008). Therapists generally define this as a "sexless" marriage (Yvkoff, 2008). Sex therapy is a branch of traditional psychotherapy and is only “talk therapy" (Castleman, 2013). Sex therapy was first introduced in the 1960s by sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson (Castleman, 2013). They were able to prove that a combination of sex education, mutual whole-body massage and specific erotic techniques could resolve many sex problems (Castleman, 2013). Unfortunately, many couples feel apprehensive by the term “sex therapy” and are uncomfortable about consulting with a sex therapist (Castleman, 2013). Effective sex therapy takes about four to six months of weekly one-hour sessions (Castleman, 2013). Also, homework is generally assigned to the couple which includes assignments that work on improving communication, or sensual tasks that may include activities such as massage techniques or erotic role playing (Castleman, 2013). Sex therapy allows couples find ways to recommit to their sexuality by discussing their needs and desires with their partner and by recommitting to their sexuality (Berman, …show more content…
Repetitive online sexting can become a destructive addiction, resulting in a loss of trust, decrease in self-esteem, and a lack of arousal and avoidance of intimacy by their partner (Cybersex, 2014). A sex therapist can offer support and assistance in order to develop a plan to overcome a cybersex addiction. It would usually include dealing with the traumatic impact of infidelity, creating a meaning around why it is happening, and working together to move forward as a couple (Cybersex, 2014). Overcoming sexual issues is not always easy. But if both partners work together and get therapy, it is possible to recover and once again have a healthy and sexually satisfying
It is estimated that about 1 in 5 couples have sexual relations less than ten times per year (Yvkoff, 2008). Therapists generally define this as a "sexless" marriage (Yvkoff, 2008). Sex therapy is a branch of traditional psychotherapy and is only “talk therapy" (Castleman, 2013). Sex therapy was first introduced in the 1960s by sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson (Castleman, 2013). They were able to prove that a combination of sex education, mutual whole-body massage and specific erotic techniques could resolve many sex problems (Castleman, 2013). Unfortunately, many couples feel apprehensive by the term “sex therapy” and are uncomfortable about consulting with a sex therapist (Castleman, 2013). Effective sex therapy takes about four to six months of weekly one-hour sessions (Castleman, 2013). Also, homework is generally assigned to the couple which includes assignments that work on improving communication, or sensual tasks that may include activities such as massage techniques or erotic role playing (Castleman, 2013). Sex therapy allows couples find ways to recommit to their sexuality by discussing their needs and desires with their partner and by recommitting to their sexuality (Berman, …show more content…
Repetitive online sexting can become a destructive addiction, resulting in a loss of trust, decrease in self-esteem, and a lack of arousal and avoidance of intimacy by their partner (Cybersex, 2014). A sex therapist can offer support and assistance in order to develop a plan to overcome a cybersex addiction. It would usually include dealing with the traumatic impact of infidelity, creating a meaning around why it is happening, and working together to move forward as a couple (Cybersex, 2014). Overcoming sexual issues is not always easy. But if both partners work together and get therapy, it is possible to recover and once again have a healthy and sexually satisfying