Help for Having Sex for the First Time: What to Expect in Sex Therapy
We’ve all heard the term “virgin.” Whether you’ve heard it in the media, school, church, or from your friends, the term is everywhere today. But what exactly does it mean? First, the concept of virginity is a social construct and has no real meaning past the social...
I’ve Never Orgasmed Before: How Sex Therapy Helps
You may be frustrated, embarrassed, or even disappointed that you have not been able to achieve an orgasm. Maybe you are new to the world of sexual intimacy, and you are worried that something may be wrong if you are not able to orgasm (with or without your partner)....
Help for Mismatched Desire: What to Expect in Sex Therapy
Before we can dive into what “mismatched desires” are, let’s get a quick definition out of the way. The desires that we will be referring to throughout this article are sexual desires. These desires are highly influenced by your sex drive, or your desire to engage in...
Help for Vaginismus and Pelvic Pain During Sex: What to Expect in Sex Therapy
We’re told that sex is supposed to be enjoyable and pleasing. As one of the only species that have sex recreationally (as in not exclusively for repopulation), isn’t it supposed to be, well, recreational? Unfortunately, not all women experience pleasure with...
