Overview
A treatment should match the diagnosis.
Sexual difficulties often affect both partners even when one person has the symptom. Couple-based sessions can help reduce blame, improve communication and create shared goals. Sessions are only appropriate when both partners participate voluntarily and feel safe.
What the approach may support
- Improve communication about sex and boundaries
- Reduce blame and performance pressure
- Work with desire differences and avoidance
- Rebuild connection and shared intimacy goals
Who may be considered
Suitability is individual.
For couples who want joint support for sexual concerns, communication difficulties or relationship impact. Individual sessions may also be recommended.
Shared decision-making
Questions to ask before starting
- What diagnosis or treatment goal is this addressing?
- What is the quality of evidence for my specific situation?
- What are the alternatives, limitations, costs and possible side effects?
- How will we know whether it is helping, and when will we review progress?
Medical information note
This page is educational and cannot determine the cause of an individual symptom. Treatment choices, prescription medicines and tests require a clinician who knows your history. If symptoms are sudden, severe or accompanied by an emergency warning sign, seek urgent medical care.