Sex means different things to different people. Some people have a high libido and require regular sexual intimacy whereas others have a lower sex drive and may feel content spending a romantic date night watching a movie and cuddling. Some of us are sexually curious and enjoy exploring various kinks and fantasies whereas others are most comfortable with traditional sexual activities.
In such case, resentment and distance may grow as one partner repeatedly feels rejected and the other repeatedly feels pressured or obligated to have sex. Reasons for a lowered libido can range from the physiological e. In other cases, both partners may lose their sexual desire over time and end up feeling more like roommates or family managers than lovers. In such cases, one or both partners may feel unfulfilled and fantasize about other people or even resort to affairs.
Another sexual conflict that may occur between partners is when one partner wants to explore certain kinks that the other is not comfortable with. Perhaps one partner is more traditional in their sexual appetites while the other is becoming increasingly interested in finding an outlet for their fantasies.
Or perhaps both partners are sexually adventurous but are incompatible when it comes to certain important kinks e. A lack of kink compatibility can become a point of contention and rift in a relationship if not properly addressed. The above dynamics are just a few sexual conflicts that can emerge in relationships. Even if you are not partnered, you may also experience troubling sexual issues that you want to address in a supportive environment. Individual therapy can help you to address a variety of issues hindering you from enjoying the happy, healthy sex life you desire.
Some common sexual issues and conflicts that can be treated in individual therapy are:. If you are currently in couples therapy or thinking about it, individual therapy can be an important supplement that gives you a space to privately discuss concerns about sex and sexuality.
