We also worked on relieving her of sense of inadequacy as a sexual partner and sense of guilt and shamefulness about having these beliefs about herself. We focused partly on understanding why she had these experiences but mostly on what she could do to change. She had some wonderful personal resources such as a fun-loving nature and a rich imagination which allowed her and her partner to try new things. A component to the treatment which required some work was the development of patience about the pace of progress. Improved sexual functioning translated into improved sense of self.
Healthy sex is something everyone deserves and can be achieved.
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