Sex Therapy

Sex therapy can help you if you are experiencing difficulties in your love life. All couples go through periods where they don’t have the time or energy for regular sex. If this has become the norm and you would like to rediscover your sex life, then Relate’s sex therapy programme is right for you. It’s natural to want better sex with your partner and sometimes there are specific reasons for your difficulties. Don’t be embarrassed about it – get help from the experts.

Sexual problems can have a devastating effect on even the strongest of relationships. It's often difficult to face up to such personal issues and to seek help.

Our specially trained counsellors are experienced in helping people to deal with a range of sexual problems from loss of desire and loss of erection through to premature ejaculation and pain on intercourse.

Many people find it difficult or embarrassing to share their sexual concerns. Our sex therapists know this and will quickly put you at ease. They will help you to explore the reasons behind the problem and to look at ways of addressing it.

What can I expect from this service?

Once you have made an appointment you will be seen by a sex therapist who will sensitively listen to your description of the problem and gather further information from you to ensure that any treatment suggested meets your needs.

If at this stage sex therapy is considered appropriate, you will start to see your sex therapist on a weekly to fortnightly basis. All of the work you do in the therapy room is based on talking, however, you are also given homework to do with your partner in the privacy of your own home. Clients are amazed at the progress they make and how well they get on with their therapist, once they are over the initial nervousness at talking frankly about their sex life.

Clients that live in Dudley area can be referred to Relate by the GP for sex therapy free of charge.

How will it benefit me?

You need to be committed to embark on sex therapy but it’s incredibly rewarding and 93% of couples who have used the service and responded to our national survey 'Relate: The Difference We Make' said that it improved their sex life. If you have stopped having sex, this programme can help you to have sex again – for many people it’s the first time in years. If sexual problems are preventing you from starting a family, sex therapy addresses the psychological and physical issues and can help you to conceive.

View our FAQs on Sex Therapy.

Our central Relate website has information on the following common problems. Simply click on the links to find out more.

• I have difficulty reaching orgasm (Heterosexual Woman)
• I have problems getting an erection
• I have problems with premature ejaculation
• Sexual addiction
• Stuck in a rut
• The menopause is affecting our relationship, how do I talk to my partner?
• We are a heterosexual couple, and have different levels of desire
• We've stopped having sex

"Sex therapy has given us our intimacy back - its not just physical but emotional too - we are so much better connected and really, really happy!"

Read about Keith and his experience with Relate.

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