Walton Associates (E.U.)

London Harley St. Coventry  Dublin

                                        Sexual Problems and Related Issues     

Being able to engage in and enjoy satisfying sexual relations is a goal most adults wish to fulfil. Fortunately, for most, they will be able to meet partners who will match their sexual expectations. Occasionally, sometimes after many years together, the sexual dimension in a loving relationship will falter. Loss of potency or sexual desire, a reduced libido or interest in the physical side of a relationship can result in much distress and mental misery for the affected partner.

Young people can be subject to much pressure to attain sexual experience and techniques beyond their years. Youth culture and peer pressure are powerful coercions to conform to notional standards of expectation. The consequences can all too often be sexual problems which magnify into serious issues affecting the psychological stability, identity and self-esteem of the individual - boy or girl - concerned.

Stressful novel environments, such as University, can impact a young person with far greater negative social results than people often imagine. So, taken together, these circumstances, sometimes along with physical illness or impediment, socialisation or early abuse, conspire to create the fertile ground for developing psycho-sexual disorders which - if left unattended to -  can become major problem areas in time.

Various syndromes become apparent:- Premature ejaculation or erectile insufficiency in males, Vaginismus or painful intercourse in females. Psychological traits develop;- low sex-drive and voyeuristic tendencies with pornography; fetishism, exhibitionism, excess body-art or mutilations. Sometimes gambling or drug related addictions have a sexual undertone that precedes them.                                                                                                                                     

If addressed honestly and openly early, a good many of these disturbing issues can be dealt with effectively using established psychological approaches such as 'Sensate-Focus' therapy (Masters & Johnson) Hypnotherapy or Cognitive / Behavioural Therapy (Beck). The results are usually extremely pleasing for all involved!

If you are experiencing issues like these or feel you would like to talk about your own sexuality openly but confidentially, please contact us. We are skilled and experienced in dealing with these types of difficulties in all age ranges.

Either telephone us directly on +44 (0) 7767 831540   or e-mail us at  apw@psy.org   to arrange an appointment. It would be a really good move!   Don't forget our Virtual Counselling option if you'd rather not visit! Our Relationships Psychologists can respond to your concerns via this portal.

In the meantime, Channel Five is screening a new tv series, "How To Have Sex After Marriage" from early October. Well worth watching.

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