Cathy Pittman

Sex Therapy

We are sexual beings from birth to death. Our sexuality is an important part of us and our intimate connections with each other. Our sexual self-esteem plays a key role in how we feel about ourselves both in and out of the bedroom. When a sexual difficulty develops, it can cause significant distress, affecting both ourselves and our partners. Unfortunately, most people are uncomfortable talking about sex or sexuality. This is understandable when we consider that sex has been, and in some cases may still be, a taboo subject. Being unable to discuss sexual issues and concerns has led to many suffering in silence while feeling sexually inadequate and abnormal. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment in which sharing and change can happen.

Areas of concern that individuals or couples might have may involve:

• Sexual desire issues (e.g., desire differences/discrepancies, lack of desire, sexual avoidance or aversion);
• Sexual arousal/orgasmic difficulties (e.g., lack of arousal/orgasm, premature or rapid ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile difficulties);
• Genital pain difficulties (e.g., dyspareunia – genital pain associated with sexual intercourse; vaginismus – persistent involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles);



• Sexual compulsions/addictions/paraphilias (e.g., excessive masturbation, internet porn, fetishes); (No forensic work)
• Fertility difficulties;
• Alternative lifestyles (e.g., BDSM);
• Relationship issues related to sexuality (e.g., companionship, sharing, communication, emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, rekindling desire);
• Childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault/trauma;
• Sexual concerns with regard to aging, illness, disability, or medications;

In sex therapy, professionally recognized procedures are used to address sexual issues. The assessment and treatment of sexual concerns do not involve nudity, physical examination, or any overt sexual behaviour in the office. Sex therapy generally involves ‘talk’ therapy, sex education, and homework assignments of a variety of exercises designed to help with individual and relationship growth.

Whether you have a particular sexual difficulty you would like to resolve or a more general goal of greater sexual comfort and fulfillment, I will support you in realizing more of your sexual self. The therapeutic process can move you towards sexual encounters that create erotic pleasure, intimacy, satisfaction, mutual pleasure, and self-esteem.