Sex Therapy Melbourne - Men, Women And Couples Counselling

Living in a bustling city like Melbourne definitely has its pros and cons. The lively atmosphere can be exciting, but it also brings a lot of stress and pressure. Balancing work and social life in such a fast-paced environment can take a toll on your mental well-being and even impact your sex life. In Melbourne, men often face unique challenges that can affect their sexual health, such as 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 play a role in men’s sexual health.

Sex therapy for men in Melbourne 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 Melbourne addresses a variety of issues specific to females, taking into account psychological, physical, and relationship factors, as well as cultural influences. Women in Melbourne 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. Additionally, physical conditions like pregnancy, surgery, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, nerve disorders, hormonal imbalances, and gynecological problems such as vulvovaginal atrophy, infections, or lichen sclerosis, can also impact sexual health.

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

Couples sometimes face problems with their sex life that make them unhappy. Psychological, physical, or relationship problems can cause intimacy and couple sexual issues. Sex therapy for couples in Melbourne helps by addressing these issues through conversation and finding ways to improve their sexual relationship.

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 Melbourne is 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, which can affect 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, which can impact 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.