Sex therapy is an excellent, effective option for almost anyone who wants to improve their sex life. But some issues can be helped by medicine and medicine alone. Still others may need a combination of the two. If you’ve tried sex therapy and it hasn’t worked, you may have felt defective. But your sex life isn’t over: there are so many safe, evidence-based methods to help level up your love life. Here’s what you need to know about treating sexual dysfunction and the options available to you.
Relief for Sexual Pain
Pain during sex has various causes, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or even the natural shape of your anatomy. Menopause, whether due to aging or medical, means that you aren’t producing as much estrogen as you once did, and this can cause vaginal atrophy. Anyone going through menopause may believe that these age-related changes must be tolerated, but that’s not the case. Most menopausal symptoms can be managed with medications, and the sooner you begin working with a trusted physician, the less time you’ll spend on the sideline of your sex life. Sex isn’t just for the young; it’s an integral part of life and intimacy as you age.
New medications are appealing, because you get to be a part of the front line of cutting-edge science, getting the best and most modern that doctors have to offer. But the newer a drug is, the less it has been tested. It’s always good to balance caution and enthusiasm and work with your doctor to decide the best course of action. Some people may qualify for Botox. It’s not just a cosmetic drug but can help with pain or spasming during intercourse.
Mental Health Issues
Anxiety and depression are common conditions that can leave your libido lacking. These conditions may benefit from a combined approach, depending on the person. Anxiety and depression are psychological issues that can respond well to therapy. But occasionally, anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds help in tandem because they can break the fight-or-flight cycle in your head or boost your low mood.
Erectile Dysfunction
Penis owners may experience sexual difficulty as they age, too. Sometimes, the cause is psychological (like performance anxiety), and other times, it is physiological (like erectile dysfunction.) And sometimes, it’s a combination, like erectile dysfunction that’s caused by performance anxiety. The medicine available to improve erections is incredibly effective and has been tested for years. You’ve heard of Viagra, but testosterone therapy is another option for certain candidates. Increasing your sexual fitness is a great place to start, and it can make a dramatic impact on your erections. For more non-pill options, check out my YouTube video below:
Holistic Solutions
Medication may only be part of the solution. Using a holistic approach ensures that you cover all the bases and see results as quickly as possible. Nutrition and sleep play a role in addition to medication and sex therapy. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are more important to sex than many people realize, and a deficiency can disrupt your sleep, tank your energy levels, and lower your mood all around. Exercise is crucial, too, and can augment your energy levels and boost your stamina. Sex therapy can help exponentially, because it will help you keep your mental health and physical health aligned.
Not everyone is able to take medication. Some people’s medical histories will dictate that it’s not safe for them. Others may not want to deal with the side effects or may have another medication with a contraindication. In these cases, holistic solutions combined with sex therapy can be game-changing.
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Bio: Dr. Nazanin Moali is a clinical psychologist and sex therapist in the Los Angeles area. She works with various individuals to understand and improve their sexuality. Dr. Moali conducts personal consultation sessions in her Torrance and Hermosa Beach offices, or via a secure, online video-counseling platform. Click here to take the sex quiz for women.