SEX THERAPY IN PHILADELPHIA

Sex Therapist

High Sex Drive or Sexual Addiction?

Sex Therapy in Philadelphia

written by : "Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, LCSW

Many couples seek sex therapy because of mismatched sexual desires, sex habits, skills and needs. Common complaints are:

  • My partner’s sex drive is too low (or too high) Sex Drive
  • My partner is too conservative (or experimental) for me
  • My partner is too inhibited (or too wild), if only he/she were comfortable with himself / herself sexually (or be less focused on sex), we could have a great sex life
When this is the case, the focus of therapy is on increasing the lower sex drive partner’s desire, fostering sexual comfort in both partners, improving sexual communication, improving sexual techniques, accepting sexual differences and compromising. Occasionally, the self-labeled “wilder, higher sex drive” partner may be suffering from an undiagnosed sex addiction. Thus, no matter how much the partner “improves” the sex will never be good enough.

What is the difference between a high sex drive and a sexual addiction? The primary difference between the two is the way that people feel after sex, and their need to be sexual. People with a high sex drive feel satisfied after sex. Though they desire frequent sex, they can tolerate a different pace. For example, if they are told “no, not tonight, I have a headache” they do not feel rejected, hopeless, angry, agitated etc. They are able to switch gears and enjoy the rest of the day because they see their desire as just that – desire, not necessity. If, on the other hand, the tolerance for difference, the flexibility, and the ability to take a sexual rebuff in stride are not present, there may be an undiagnosed sexual addiction. To learn more about sexual addiction (SA), and how having a sexual addiction may negatively impact a relationship, click Here.
Therapy for sex addictions (TSA)

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May benefit from our services:

individual counseling, couples counseling, couples therapy, marriage counseling, marriage therapy, family therapy, family counseling, sex therapy, grief therapy, anger management therapy, addiction counseling, couples workshops, enrichment seminars, support groups, skills building classes, classes.. Mental health therapists may be marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, counseling practitioners just to name a few. If you have enjoyed our self help tips, please let us know.

You do not need to ever need to meet us to benefit from our collective years of wisdom in this field. Many of our ideas are written down in the form of self help tips that are free to be read by anyone on the Internet. If we are good, eventually we will have worked ourselves out of a job and you will be able to live the life you have always wanted!

Sex Addiction Tips

What is a sex addiction?

Defining the problem

Do I have a high sex drive or a sexual addiction?

Sex addiction quiz?

Is my partner a sex addict?

Quitting masturbation at work

Sex addiction and stress at work

Telling a spouse about your sex addiction

Obstacles and coping skills for sexual addiction

Identifying sexual compulsivity triggers

Making amends: sexual addiction

Do I really want to recover from sexual addiction

Therapy for sex addictions (TSA)

Preparing for your first session: sexual addiction

Sexuality Concerns

Erection Difficulties ED
Fertility Problems FP
Impotence IMP
Orgasm Difficulties Org
Painful Intercourse PI
Painful Vaginal Spasms PVS
Pregnancy Problems P
Premature Ejaculation PE
Sexual Addictions SA
Low sex drive LSD
Sexual Orientation Confusion SOC
Sexual Inexperience SI
Sexually Transmitted Infections (herpes) STI

Have you experienced

Sexual Aversion SA
Sexual Boredom SB
Negative Body Image NBI
Embarrassment & Anxiety
Depression D
Chronic Pain
Cheating Spouse / Infidelity
Medical Problems MP
Rape or Sexual Abuse RSA
Relationship and Marital Problems RMP
Communication Problems CP

Founder of Sex Therapy
in Philadelphia

"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS,
ACSW, LCSW

The Staff

Erika Evans M.A., MFT

Jennifer Foust M.S., LPC

Michele McKenna MSW, LCSW

If you live in the Philadelphia area and want to schedule an appointment call (267) 324-9564.

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