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Sexual Problems (dysfunctions)

These are the much less talked about "problems" which people suffer quietly , not wishing to talk about for fear of embarrassment or ridicule.
As far as I am concerned they are simply just another example of psychological, emotional or habitual problems which can be successfully treated by the process of analysis.
Some of the problems I have been consulted with I have listed below with a short explanation of the problem beneath.

  Impotence                                                   
A very common problem for men, the inability to gain an erection or maintain an erection for the full duration of sexual act.
Quite obviously this symptom causes many problems , for the individual. Feelings of inadequacy feelings of frustration and rejection for the partner.

  Vaginismus
This common symptom which effects many women is a condition which produces muscle spasm within the virgina ,partially or completely preventing sexual intercourse . It makes penetration painful or at least uncomfortable and produces the same problems between couples as Impotence does in men.

  Premature Ejaculation
This problem is pretty much self explanatory the reaching of orgasm before intercourse can be a source of great concern producing feelings of inadequatecy and embarrassment

  Fetishes                                                     
This is the need or desire to use what are considered non-sexual objects to produce a state of sexual arousal and or fascination , typically objects personal to members of the opposite sex ( although fetishism is almost entirely a male domain ) items of clothing or an attraction to certain parts of the body not usually associated with sexual connotations. E.g. hands, feet hair etc.
The need for the object can become so great that it is all important and this can become a matter of great friction between couples.
Often fetishes cause embarrassment within the person causing anxiety and feelings of abnormality.

  Habitual use of Pornographic Material
In extreme cases this use of pornographic material can become intrusive preventing a person from experiencing sexual arousal or satisfaction without its use. Typically the problems arise when partners are non accepting of the behaviour or the use of pornography is kept a secret thus causing tension and feelings of guilt in the relationship.


  Lack of Sex Drive

  Frigdity (Hypoactive sexual desire disorder )
A general loss of the urge for sex, a lack of desire, not even sexual thoughts. These symptoms obviously have a detrimental effect in a relationship.

  Sexual Adversion and Lack of Sexual Enjoyment

The fear of sexual intercourse or even sexual interaction of any type causes a moving away from the situation or the biological responses occur and intercourse can successfully take place but no pleasure is gained from the actions even if orgasm is reached.
                                                                      

  Orgasmic Dysfunction                           
Orgasm either does not take place or there is a noticeable delay.
For women it is often the case that orgasm does not occur in certain situations such as masturbation or with particular partners.

for men
Orgasm only occurs during sleep, never during the waking hours.
Orgasm never occurs in the presence of the partner.
Orgasm occurs in the presence of the partner but not during intercourse.


  Dyspareunia ( Pain during sexual intercourse )
Occurs in both sexes and is , in women similar to Virginismus but should not be confused , as the pain is not purely due to lack of lubrication.
This can be extremely painful and produces symptoms which relate to several of the other sexual dysfunctions which I have described earlier.


excessive sexual drive
  nymphomania
This dysfunction displays an excessive sexual drive , a need to have sexual intercourse yet often either deriving great pleasure and therefore a need for more or no pleasure except that of (unsuccessfully in the long run ) calming an inexplicable anxiety within themselves.

How can Hypnotherapy Help with your Sexual Problem

   Hypno-Analysis is a form of therapy which follows the doctrine of "cause and effect". This means that for every symptom displayed (effect) there is a cause.
The aim of Hypno-analysis is to find the cause of the and release it , once released the symptom (s) will disappear forever.

  Hypno -analysis is at it's most effective when dealing with emotional problems and nervous disorders as they respond particularly well to this form of therapy.

  The Analytical therapy aims to bring within the client a moment best described as a surprising and liberating enlightenment. This moment of enlightenment is most commonly found within 8-12 sessions of analysis . When the cause of the anxiety has been found and released the symptoms are gone for good.

  This is an all encompassing therapy which produces complete freedom from the symptoms as opposed to merely controlling the effects of symptoms with anti-depressants, homeopathic remedies , smoking , drinking or Counselling etc.

   Suggestion therapy can be used in conjunction with Analytical therapy and used to treat many forms of stress related symptoms. I have only mentioned four of the most common problems which suggestion therapy can be used .

  If you have questions about symptoms not mentioned in this list please feel free to contact me for advice.

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