Relationships thrive on intimacy, safety, and connection. Sex and eroticism is a fun, fulfilling and healthy expression of that connection. It can feel validating to the relationship and affirms personhood. But what are the impacts when a relationship is intimately and sexually disconnected? It’s important to know that intimate and sexual disconnection happens at least once in ALL relationships. It’s when we can’t talk about it, when we aren’t willing to address it, and when we ignore the signs can risk compromising the bond and connection in the relationship.
Sex therapy for relationships is a specialized field that address matters affecting the quality and wellness of the intimate and sexual connection. Incorporating diverse approaches suitable for the couple’s personalities, motivations, and abilities, Dr. Reece will explore all the factors (medical, psychological, emotional, and overall relationship health) that can be obstacles to connection and pleasure.
Sex therapy for couples and relationships is a collaboration
During an initial couple’s session:
- Parts of your relationship history will be explored.
- Parts of your sexual history will be explored.
- The joys and issues that have created obstacles in your intimate and sexual lives will be identified.
- Identifying your strengths as a couple that can both help and re-vitalize your sexual connection will be named.
- Pathways unique to your relationship will be explored.
Common Sexual and Intimacy Matters Explored
- Rekindling intimacy after sexual droughts
- Lack of sexual vitality and excitement
- Feeling sexually unfulfilled
- Recovery from an infidelity or affair
- Jealousy and insecurity
- Lost libido or desire discrepancies
- Difficulty being “in the moment”
- Broadening sexual skills
- Difficulty communicating needs
- Interference with porn consumption
- Curiosity with ethical non-monogamy
- Sexualizing others other than the partner
- Curiosity with kink or BDSM
- Holding sexual secrets
Intimacy and Sexual “Check-Up”
Much like seeing a medical doctor for a medical check-up, couples have booked a session that checks up and fine tunes their intimacy, and sexual quality. You don’t have to have a problem to see a sex therapist. In fact, sessions are booked for those who seek to enhance their sexual connection.