SEXUALITY
Sexuality is an inseparable and fundamental part of every person's existence and personality. Although the meaning it often connotes is limited only to the bodily side of having sex for reproductive purposes, it contains many other concepts such as gender, sexual identity, gender, sexual orientation, pleasure, intimacy and the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and cultural aspects associated with these concepts.
SEXUAL THERAPY
Sex therapy, which is related to all these concepts and dimensions of sexuality in general, is 1950's. It is a structured therapy method used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions, which was classified in the light of the results of research carried out with individuals and couples in the laboratory environment in the 's and 60's, and is applied by mental health professionals who have received the necessary training and are competent in this field.
Sex therapy is basically a therapy method designed for the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Sexual dysfunctions, on the other hand, correspond to the syndromes experienced in the stages of sexual desire, arousal and orgasm, which constitute the physiological reaction process to sexual stimulus, and are classified as follows:
Sexual desire disorders: Decreased sexual desire disorder, Sexual disgust disorder
Arousal disorders: Female sexual arousal disorder, Male erectile dysfunction
Orgasm disorders: Female orgasmic disorder, Male orgasmic disorder, Premature (uncontrolled) ejaculation
Painful intercourse
Vaginismus
WHO IS SEXUAL THERAPY APPLIED?
Sexual therapy can be applied to anyone (individual/couple) who has any of the above listed sexual dysfunctions in their sexual life, regardless of age and gender.
In fact, on this basis, it may be possible to expand the answer to the question as anyone who wants to have accurate information about sexuality can apply to sexual therapy -individually or with a partner--any subject that is considered as a "problem" in sexual life, or about sexuality.
HOW IS SEXUAL THERAPY APPLIED?
Sexual therapy p It is a structured therapy that includes a private client acceptance and interview technique and aims to re-teach sexuality while solving the problem with cognitive-behavioral practices. Sessions are conducted face-to-face – or now remotely – in the therapist's office. The first of the sessions, which are held once a week and last for 45-50 minutes, is reserved for the determination of the problem-sexual dysfunction and the determination of the treatment program. Continuing sessions are also carried out within the scope of this program and are spread over a period of approximately 2-4 months. During this period, the therapist does not apply any medical treatment outside of his/her field/branch, does not perform a physical examination under any circumstances, and does not apply or apply the techniques that will be necessary and need to be applied in order to solve the problem.
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