What Is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is a type of talk therapy where individuals or couples explore concerns, hesitations, or challenges around physical intimacy. It never involves sexual activity or physical contact during sessions. Instead, it provides a compassionate space to understand emotional, relational, and psychological factors that shape sexual wellbeing.

For a helpful overview, visit VeryWell Mind: What Is Sex Therapy? https://www.verywellmind.com/sex-therapy-5191859

5 Myths About Sex Therapy

Myth 1: “It’s all about sex positions.”

Not even close. Sex therapy explores emotions, relationships, trauma, identity, and embodiment.

Myth 2: “Clients talk about explicit details.”

Only if they want to. We never push for detail.

Myth 3: “You need to be super comfortable talking about everything.”

Comfort grows with training, support, and relational safety.

Myth 4: “It’s only for couples.”

Many individual clients come for help with shame, identity, desire, trauma, and self-worth.

Myth 5: “You’re there to fix sexual problems.”

We’re not “fixers.” We’re guides, mirrors, partners in healing.

5 Truths About Sex Therapy

Truth 1: It’s about reclaiming connection to body, pleasure, and worth.

Truth 2: It centers trauma-informed, culturally grounded care.

Truth 3: It’s deeply relational — not mechanical.

Truth 4: Shame dissolves in safety.

Truth 5: Compassion > knowledge. You don’t need to know everything.

*Source: The “5 Myths” and “5 Truths” sections are adapted from materials provided by The Sexual Health School.