4 min read
Anoush Gomes • 12 April, 2023
4 min read
Couple Sex Therapy | Homepage
Your comprehensive guide to understanding about Couple Sex Therapy
Couples sex therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping couples improve their sexual relationship and overall intimacy. The goal of sex therapy is to address and resolve sexual difficulties or dissatisfaction that couples may be experiencing.
Couples’ sex therapy is typically conducted in a safe and supportive environment, and therapists may use a variety of techniques and approaches based on the unique needs and goals of each couple. The ultimate aim of sex therapy is to help couples develop a stronger, healthier, and more satisfying sexual relationship.
In this handbook, we will explore the topic of couples therapy and the various techniques used by therapists to help couples improve their relationships. One of the key techniques used in couples therapy is the sensate focus, which we will explore in detail.
Disclaimer
This handbook is not a substitute for medical advice or self-administered treatment.
If you are experiencing any sexual health concerns, we encourage you to book a call with our sexual heath experts to guide you through your queries and treatment.
Lesson 1
Sensate Focus
Sensate focus is a therapeutic technique that is often used in couples’ sex therapy to help individuals and couples improve their sensual and sexual experiences and enhance their intimacy.
The technique involves focusing on the physical sensations of touch and exploring each other’s bodies in a non-sexual manner, with the aim of increasing the level of awareness of pleasure and reducing sexual performance anxiety and anxiety associated with acts of intimacy. By using sensate focus, couples can learn to communicate more effectively, build trust, and create a more satisfying sexual experience.
In the first lesson of this handbook on Couple Sex Therapy, we’ll dive deeper into what sensate focus is, how it works, and how you can use it to improve your sexual experiences and deepen your intimacy with your partner.
Lesson 2
Sensate Focus Stages
Sensate focus exercises progress through different stages, and each of them is designed to increase intimacy and connection between partners. The first stage typically involves non-sexual touch, followed by genital touch in subsequent stages. The focus in each stage is on experiencing pleasure and increasing awareness of physical sensations, rather than on achieving orgasm or sexual performance. In this lesson, we will explore each of the different stages of sensate focus in more detail.
Lesson 3
When Does A Couple Need Sex Therapy?
Most of us might have a fair idea of what couples’ sex therapy is. Couples sex therapy can be beneficial for any couple who are experiencing sexual difficulties, or dissatisfaction in their relationship. Still, the question arises, “Is there an ideal time or situation for couples to seek sex therapy?” In this lesson, we will cover when a couple needs to seek therapy in depth.
Lesson 4
Couple Relationship Issues
Most of us might have a fair idea of what couples’ sex therapy is. Couples sex therapy can be beneficial for any couple who are experiencing sexual difficulties, or dissatisfaction in their relationship. Still, the question arises, “Is there an ideal time or situation for couples to seek sex therapy?” In this lesson, we will cover when a couple needs to seek therapy in depth.
#AskThe Sexpert