Sexual Dysfunction
Within just a few sessions at the Apex Practice my life completely turned for the better – I’m delighted I took that first step. I am a new person – Mrs NG, Rickmansworth
At the Apex Practice, we recognise the sensitive nature of this problem and we treat you in the utmost confidence in a caring, sympathetic environment.
Sexual problems often arise as a consequence of anxiety. Anxiety is notorious as an inhibitor of sexual performance and inhibition of performance may cause many psychosexual problems in both men and women. It is important that any problem of this nature has to be discussed openly and for all early sexual experiences to be explored and examined. Recovery is also dependent upon the resolution of all emotional conflicts that may have been caused by feelings of guilt.
A number of factors have to be borne in mind in relation to the treatment of sexual dysfunctionality. Early childhood experiences need to be explored, cultural and religious factors have to be addressed as well.
Often the very real fear of pregnancy can be an overriding factor with female sexual inhibition and issues can also arise relating to hormonal change during the menstrual cycle and at the menopause. Generally speaking, however, sexual dysfunctional problems in the male mainly arise from fear of failure and those in the female from fear of attack.
It is essential to establish whether both partners will be willing and available to co-operate at some stage within the treatment process. If a partner is unwilling to participate this does not mean that the treatment will fail, but will imply that therapy will most probably be more prolonged.
The principal psychosexual problems in males are: impotence, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia and loss of libido.
The principal psychosexual problems in women are: vaginismus, female sexual arousal disorder, anorgasmia and loss of libido.
