What Is a Sex Therapist?

A sex therapist is a mental health professional who specializes in helping people with sexual problems. They may work with individuals, couples, or families. Sex therapists use a variety of techniques to help people overcome their sexual problems, such as talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and sex education.

Sex therapists can help people with a variety of sexual problems, including:

* Erectile dysfunction

* Premature ejaculation

* Female sexual arousal disorder

* Orgasmic disorder

* Pain during sex

* Low desire

* Sexual addiction

* Paraphilias (sexual interests in things that are not typically considered sexual)

* Sexual trauma

Sex therapists can also help people with relationship problems that are related to sex, such as:

* Communication problems

* Infidelity

* Sexual boredom

* Different sexual desires

Sex therapists are not doctors, so they cannot prescribe medication. However, they may refer people to a doctor if they need medication to treat their sexual problems.

If you are struggling with a sexual problem, a sex therapist can help. Sex therapists are trained to help people overcome their sexual problems and improve their sexual health.