Sex Therapy Chicago - Men, Women And Couples Counseling

Living in a bustling city like Chicago has its ups and downs. The vibrant atmosphere can be exhilarating, but it also comes with significant stress and pressure. Balancing work and social life in such a fast-paced environment can strain your mental well-being and even affect your sex life. In Chicago, men often encounter unique challenges impacting their sexual health, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, body image concerns, history of trauma or abuse, feelings of guilt, and worries about sexual performance. All these factors can influence men’s sexual health.

Sex therapy for men in Chicago commonly focuses on:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Low sexual desire
• Sexual identity, orientation, and fetishes
• Recovery from sexual abuse or trauma

Sex therapy for women in Chicago addresses a variety of issues specific to females, taking into account psychological, physical, and relationship factors, as well as cultural influences. Women in Chicago often seek support for concerns that fall into three main categories:

• Desire issues (like low sexual desire)
• Arousal and orgasm difficulties (trouble getting aroused or reaching orgasm)
• Sexual pain problems (pain during sex)

These issues can be ongoing, developed over time, or related to specific circumstances or relationship dynamics. Physical conditions such as pregnancy, surgery, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, nerve disorders, hormonal imbalances, and gynecological problems like vulvovaginal atrophy, infections, or lichen sclerosis can also affect sexual health.

Psychological factors, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress—especially related to your relationship with your partner—and concerns about marriage or relationship problems can also have a significant impact on sexual health.

Couples sometimes encounter issues in their sex life that leave them feeling dissatisfied. Psychological, physical, or relationship problems can lead to intimacy and sexual difficulties. Sex therapy for couples in Chicago addresses these concerns through discussion, offering solutions to enhance their sexual relationship and overall intimacy.

Common couple sexual problems addressed in therapy include:

• Differences in sexual desire
• Loss of interest in sex
• Feeling unhappy with sexual experiences
• Lacking emotional closeness
• Anxiety about performance
• Dealing with infidelity
• Feeling bored with sex
• Coping with compulsive sexual behaviors

In therapy, couples can talk openly about these things and work on talking better and feeling closer. This helps them find ways to have a happier and closer sex life together.

Sex therapy in Chicago is inclusive and welcoming to individuals and couples of all sexualities and gender identities. Our therapists are trained to support a wide range of experiences, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other gender identities and sexual orientations. Many LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges from society and even from those close to them, impacting their self-esteem and sexual well-being. These challenges may include discrimination, stigma, lack of acceptance, and misunderstanding.

Many people occasionally use pornography for masturbation or to enhance their sex lives. However, when the urge to watch porn becomes compulsive and consistently replaces sexual intimacy with your partner, it may indicate compulsive sexual behavior.

This excessive preoccupation with porn and masturbation can lead to spending too much time on these activities, impacting relationships with partners, family, and friends. A healthy sex life is about finding balance!

If you feel that your porn use and masturbation habits have become overwhelmingly compulsive and you want to regain control, specialized sexual counseling can provide support and guidance.

Common signs of problematic pornography use include:

• Strong preoccupation with porn and masturbation
• Increasing frequency of masturbation
• Anxiety when unable to masturbate
• Feeling unsatisfied by masturbation and/or sex
• Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop
• Neglecting important responsibilities for masturbation
• Continuing compulsive behaviors despite negative outcomes

Seeking therapy can provide strategies to manage compulsive behaviors, restore balance, and improve overall well-being.