Sex Therapy

Sexuality and intimacy are important parts of many people's lives, yet they can also be difficult to talk about. Concerns involving desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, communication, relationships, or sexual identity can affect emotional well-being and connection with a partner.

Mindful Pleasures Therapy offers confidential virtual sex therapy across Ontario for individuals and couples seeking an informed, affirming, and sex-positive space to explore sexual concerns.

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What Is Sex Therapy?

 

Sex therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on concerns involving sexuality, sexual well-being, intimacy, and relationships.

Like other forms of talk therapy, sex therapy involves conversation and therapeutic exercises or strategies. It does not involve sexual contact or physical sexual activity between the therapist and client.

The goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where sexual concerns can be discussed openly and respectfully.

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What Can Sex Therapy Help With?

 

People seek sex therapy for many different reasons, including:

• Differences in sexual desire

• Low or changing libido

• Difficulty communicating about sex

• Sexual anxiety

• Intimacy concerns

• Sexual confidence

• Body image and sexuality

• Difficulty experiencing pleasure

• Changes in sexual connection within a relationship

• Sexual identity and exploration

• Shame or discomfort related to sexuality

• Relationship and sexual communication

• Desire discrepancies between partners

• Sexual concerns following major life changes

• Reconnecting with intimacy

• Exploring personal sexual values and needs

Some sexual difficulties may also have medical or physiological components. When appropriate, your therapist may encourage you to speak with a physician or another qualified healthcare professional alongside psychotherapy.

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Sex Therapy for Individuals

 

You do not need to be in a relationship to benefit from sex therapy.

Individual sex therapy can provide a private environment to explore your relationship with sexuality, intimacy, desire, confidence, identity, boundaries, communication, or past experiences.

Therapy may help you better understand your needs and develop a healthier, more comfortable relationship with sexuality on your own terms.

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Sex Therapy for Couples

 

Sexual concerns frequently affect relationships.

Couples may experience different levels of desire, difficulty initiating conversations about sex, changes in intimacy, mismatched expectations, or feelings of rejection or pressure.

Sex therapy can help partners communicate more openly about sexual needs, understand each other's experiences, and develop new ways of approaching intimacy together.

For some couples, sex therapy and couples therapy naturally overlap.

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A Sex-Positive and Inclusive Approach

 

Sex therapy should provide space to discuss sexuality without unnecessary shame or judgment.

Mindful Pleasures Therapy takes an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming and sex-positive approach to psychotherapy. Our clinicians recognize that sexuality, relationships, culture, identity, gender, personal values, and lived experiences can all influence someone's relationship with intimacy.

Therapy is tailored to the person or couple rather than based on assumptions about what sexuality or relationships should look like.

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Virtual Sex Therapy Across Ontario

 

Sex therapy sessions are offered virtually throughout Ontario.

For many clients, attending therapy from the privacy of home can make conversations about sexuality and intimacy feel more accessible and comfortable.

Virtual sessions also allow clients throughout the province to access therapists with specialized interest or training in sexuality without needing to live near a physical clinic.

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Choosing a Sex Therapist

 

Sex therapy requires comfort, trust, and an appropriate fit with your therapist.

Several clinicians at Mindful Pleasures Therapy may work with sexuality, intimacy, relationships, or sex therapy, while others specialize in different areas. Review each clinician's profile to learn about their training and areas of focus.

You can also book a complimentary consultation before beginning therapy.

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Begin Sex Therapy

 

Sexual concerns are common, and you do not need to know exactly how to describe what you are experiencing before reaching out.

Whether you are seeking sex therapy individually or with a partner, you can begin by connecting with one of our clinicians to discuss what you are looking for.