SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

Thirty million men in America suffer from Erectile Dysfunction.

Nothing is more embarrassing or shameful for a man than coming to therapy and talking about this negative impact on a romantic relationship. This causes depression and low self-esteem, coupled with anxiety.

Real men “keep it up or get hard.” When a man cannot do this, performance anxiety sets in, starting a spiral of feelings of not being capable of satisfying his partner. The sexual fantasy that was with you all day begins to crumble. Instead of a satisfying, rewarding feeling of warmth and closeness, you are left with feelings of sadness, guilt, and not being good enough.

How can therapy help?

After all physical health issues have been clarified with your medical doctor, we can explore and discuss lifestyle changes.

Through talking, I will help you recognize that learning to stop this cycle of negativity will help. Identifying and working with your maladaptive ideas and beginning to set realistic expectations will start a new way of thinking about yourself sexually.

Sometimes erectile dysfunction is normal. If there is too much stress or you are grieving over the loss of a job or family member, sexual functioning may be interrupted until these other feelings are worked through.

Instant gratification needs to be identified and discussed. For all the above to even happen, developing the language to discuss with your partner becomes the first strategy of defense. Together, we will uncover what is beneath the tip of the iceberg of sexual dysfunction, breaking through the low self-esteem and lack of confidence that can have a negative impact on your sexual relationship.

Reducing anxiety and depression, along with healthy diet and exercise, can be the platform to spring into new ways of being with your Self.

I offer you hope and a new realm of being.

Psychological issues are often the underlying causes of ED. Medication may help, but resolving the emotional issues will be equally as empowering for a satisfying relationship.

Learning how to play falls on a spectrum from being either completely rigid to the other end of extreme spontaneity.

Let’s explore going from point A to point B on the spectrum. Call me at (703) 356-5829 to discuss setting up an evaluation to begin feeling more confident.