Men's sexual problems
Men of all ages and in different stages of their lives can be confronted with sexual difficulties. Sexual problems can be a serious source of stress to the person suffering from it as well as to the partner. Sexual problems can be experienced only once or on multiple occasions. Sometimes the cause of the sexual difficulties could be related to medication use, diseases or substance abuse, but it can also be related to performance anxiety, pressure to perform or please the partner, anxiety, depression or other stress inducing factors. Treatment options for erectile dysfunction are much broader that just prescribing Cialis or Viagra. Although these medications can be very effective, they won't cure performance anxiety or insecurities about your sexual performance. 

Because sex and specifically sexual problems are not easy to discuss it sometimes takes a while before people reach out for professional help. Within this time the sexual problems can cause serious damage to a man's feelings of masculinity, his self-esteem, his confidence and also the perceived happiness within a relationship. Although a lot of men think they are the only one to experience these difficulties, the numbers of sexual problems in men are quite high. In a large study 21% of Australian men reported to have experienced erectile difficulties and 27% had experienced early (premature) ejaculation. Most men feel ashamed of these problems and find it hard to open up, sometimes even to their partner. 

In our practice we have an open and non-judgemental attitude towards any sexual problem you might be confronted with. Let us assist you with overcoming your sexual difficulties by providing education about the impacting factors on your sexual problems to enhance your understanding and by teaching strategies and techniques to improve your pleasure and enjoyment within your sexual relationship using sex therapy. 

If you would like to read more about the most common sexual problems in men, please click on the links below. If you would like to talk to Selma van Diest to discuss your sexual difficulties and ways to improve your sexual health and satisfaction, please click here to be directed to our contact and appointment page.