Each year we treat hundreds of people who come to us seeking help with sexual issues. Some come for a major sexual problem, others for less severe difficulties, such as insufficient foreplay or afterplay. In fact, sexual problems are so prevalent, that nearly two thirds of all men and women will experience them at some time during their lives. Yet, surprisingly, few of those people seek professional help.
Many people are uncertain about where to seek help.
Some aren't aware of what the problem is, only that they are unsatisfied. Others are embarrassed or ashamed. We can help The Institute for Sex Therapy is a highly specialized unit of Penn Council for Relationships. Our approach is integrative and includes modalities such as behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, and systemic therapy in resolving sexual problems. In fact, staff members have published extensively on this subject, including the landmark professional book, Integrating Sex and Marital Therapy.