Sexual concerns can be difficult to talk about
Changes in sexual desire, response, comfort, or intimacy can feel personal and sometimes embarrassing, especially when they begin affecting confidence or a relationship.
Sexual difficulties can have physical, emotional, or relationship-related causes, and sometimes several factors are involved at the same time.
Counseling provides a confidential place to explore the emotional and relationship aspects of these concerns without judgment.
Sexual difficulties can take different forms
Support may be helpful when sexual concerns continue, cause distress, or begin affecting your relationship or emotional well-being.
- Changes in sexual desire or interest
- Difficulty reaching orgasm
- Pain or discomfort affecting sexual experiences
- Difficulty with arousal or sexual response
- Anxiety or stress around sexual intimacy
- Relationship or communication difficulties around sex
How counseling may help
Counseling can help you explore anxiety, stress, communication, relationship patterns, self-esteem, past experiences, or other emotional concerns that may be affecting sexual well-being.
When a partner is involved, counseling may also provide space to communicate more openly about intimacy, expectations, concerns, and the effect sexual difficulties are having on the relationship.
Because sexual difficulties can sometimes have a physical or medication-related cause, counseling may work alongside appropriate medical care rather than replacing it.
Sexual dysfunction counseling in Tulsa and across Oklahoma
Exhale offers in-person counseling at Downtown Tulsa and South Tulsa, with virtual counseling available for eligible clients across Oklahoma.
Downtown Tulsa
1611 S Denver Ave, 74119
South Tulsa
7702 E 91st, Suite 225, 74133
Can’t make it in?
Teletherapy available statewide in Oklahoma
Questions about sexual dysfunction counseling
Sexual dysfunction is a broad term for ongoing difficulties related to sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, or other aspects of sexual function that cause distress or affect well-being or relationships.
Sexual concerns can have many possible causes, including physical health conditions, medications, hormonal changes, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and past experiences. Sometimes more than one factor is involved.
Counseling may help when emotional, psychological, communication, or relationship factors are contributing to sexual difficulties. Therapy can provide a private space to discuss concerns, reduce anxiety, improve communication, and explore patterns affecting intimacy.
Sometimes. Because sexual difficulties can have physical or medication-related causes, a healthcare provider may be able to identify medical factors or recommend additional treatment. Counseling can complement appropriate medical care.
Depending on the concern and therapist recommendations, partners may sometimes benefit from discussing communication, intimacy, expectations, and relationship concerns together.
Virtual counseling may be available for eligible clients located throughout Oklahoma, providing additional privacy and flexibility around work, transportation, and other responsibilities.