In a previous blog post I wrote about the impact having vaginismus can have on an individual. Lately my work with clients has highlighted how partners of someone experiencing vaginismus can also be impacted, as well as their role in the treatment. As a partner, it may seem confusing as to what vaginismus is and …
The COVID 19 pandemic has caused immense disruptions in our lives, causing many people to need extra support, but also changing the ways in which we can access support. In-person therapy sessions are less available, and even where they are offered, many people are no longer comfortable taking the additional exposure required to access in-person …
The COVID 19 pandemic has changed our lives immensely in just a short time. What’s more, things seem to change every day or even multiple times a day, and there is a lot of uncertainty about what will happen next. Many people are struggling with feelings of anxiety, and not sure how to cope with …
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By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP When we think about men’s sexual difficulties, the first things that come to mind might be premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, or low sexual desire. But there’s another common sexual issue that is less discussed: delayed ejaculation. Delayed ejaculation involves the infrequency or absence of ejaculation even with enjoyable sexual stimulation. …
I recently wrote about men and low desire, and women and low desire, acknowledging that many people have desire difficulties. And that in fact, what is commonly seen as low desire is usually more accurately a case of responsive desire…desire that shows up part way through a sexual encounter, so long as a person is …
In my last blog post, I discussed the issue of women and low sexual desire, a topic that is commonly presented in various media articles and forums. But what about men, do they ever have low sexual desire? According to the common stereotype, of course, the answer would be no. We all know that men are supposed to …
As a sex therapist, one of the most common concerns I see is women who say that they have low desire. This is hardly surprising. Open any popular magazine or online media source and you’re likely to come across some mention of women and low sexual desire. But just what do women mean when they …
By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP What happens when you can’t have sex? Some women have difficulty with penetration, both sexual and non-sexual types of penetration, due to a condition commonly referred to as vaginismus. Vaginismus, (also known as pelvic floor dysfunction), may be include pain, worry about pain or other concerns and/or muscle tightening that …
By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP I work with many couples seeking therapy to improve their relationship. My approach to couple therapy involves Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is an approach strongly supported by research and found to be highly effective for couples. Using EFT, I work with couples to identify the issues bringing them in …
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By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP Have you noticed a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, energy, appetite, and less engagement with others? Has there been a decline in your ability to focus at work or home, maintain routines or memory loss? Do you feel empty, hopeless, worthless, or that life is losing its meaning? …
