Sex Matters 

Sex matters can be 10% of a good relationship and 90% of a bad relationship.  In other words, good relationships include sex but are not dominated by them.  The foundations of a good relationship include good communication, understanding, mutual respect and problem solving. 

Sex therapy is a professional and ethical treatment approach to problems of sexual function and expression. It reflects the recognition that sexuality is of legitimate concern to professionals and individuals.  Sex therapy is the focusing of specialized clinical skills on helping men and women as individuals and/or as couples to deal more effectively with their sexual expression.  Sex therapy includes the treatment of sexual dysfunction, assistance to people who are recovering from sexual assault, or problems commonly caused by environmental and relationship factors.

We do not engage in therapy.  It is beyond our areas of expertise.  If you have questions about sexual issues we recommend that you seek licensed therapists who have the education and background necessary to assist you in a professional and positive way. 

If you need a sex therapist, you might begin by consulting your family physician, gynecologist or urologist. In addition to this, you might be inclined to ask a trusted clergyman for a referral. As you begin to collect information about available resources, you might then wish to turn to the Yellow Pages, looking under such headings as "Psychologist," "Social Workers," "Marriage and Family Counselors," and elsewhere. Remember, there is probably no legislative control of the title "Sex Therapist" in your state, so simply finding the title in the phone book does not document that individual's clinical skills! In all states, however, licensing laws control who can list as a "Psychologist" or as a "Physician."  As you would with any doctor, check their credentials before engaging in therapy.

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is a national professional association which credentials marriage and family therapists and which has a therapist finder service online. More specifically, The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is the largest national group which certifies sex educators, sex counselors and sex therapists.