How Sex Therapy Helps in Premature Ejaculation
Men suffering from PE may experience feelings of self-doubt and miscommunication from their partner, as well as sexual dissatisfaction. Short-term, solution-focused psychotherapy can address many aspects of PE while increasing sexual satisfaction for both partners. At each session, your therapist will ask questions about masturbation and orgasms and provide exercises to try at home to address them. Techniques A sex therapist might utilize techniques such as relaxation exercises, cognitive restructuring of anxious thoughts or exposure to situations which cause anxiety. Based on your needs and goals, they may also offer sexual education or guidance regarding using aids. If sexual dysfunction stems from past sexual traumas, psychoeducation and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) might also be used as treatments. Men living with PE often feel their partners are frustrated with their inability to reach orgasm during intercourse, leading them down a path toward relationship ...