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Sexual Health services offered in Doylestown and King Of Prussia, PA
Helping With Your Most Personal Concerns
Connecting Sexual and Mental Health
Sexual Health concerns can impact people of any gender and sex. From concerns about your arousal, libido, or discomfort during intercourse, we are trained to help you address these private concerns.
We know that talking about your sexual health and how it relates to mental health can feel intimidating and even embarrassing. Your P.S. Psychiatry professional is trained to help you feel as comfortable as possible with this important conversation.
Understanding What’s Going On
Signs & Symptoms of Sexual Health Concerns
Your sexual and mental health are intimately connected. How stressed, anxious, depressed, or angry you are can all impact your performance, mood, and comfort during sex. Other factors that impact your sexual health can include traumas or drug and alcohol use. We know this can be to talk about or to even know if it's appropriate to bring up, so below are some common concerns that you might relate to.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): You have difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection during partnered sexual activities (not including solo activities).
Female Orgasmic Disorder: A difficulty experiencing an orgasm and/or significantly decreased intensity of orgasmic sensations.
Premature Ejaculation: You experience ejaculation before or shortly after penetration during partnered sexual activities (not including solo activities).
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: You may have difficulty having intercourse, experience pain in the genito-pelvic region, have a fear of pain or penetration and have tension in the pelvic floor muscles.
Low Libido/ Sex Drive: You have an unusually low desire or urge to engage in sex and find that you’re seldom “in the mood.”
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): You tend to feel exceedingly irritable, depressed, and anxious leading up to your period, which resolves at the onset of menses.
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Treatment Options
We understand that your Sexual Health concerns can feel impossible to overcome. You've probably already tried to help yourself too. Below are a few things that can help reduce or even eliminate some of your symptoms.
Medication: A prescription from your P.S. Psychiatry provider can help with your performance in the bedroom.
Therapy: Talking with a licensed therapist is a great place to learn different strategies to cope with any underlying causes of your Sexual Health.
Nutrition: Nutritionists and dieticians are a wonderful resource to ensure your body is getting all of the nutrients it needs to function properly.
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I have no sex drive. Does this happen to women?
Sometimes, women lose their libido, or it decreases. There can be many reasons for this. It’s important to speak with your gynecologist to rule out any organic or physical causes of your discomfort. We also recommend reaching out to mental health professionals, like a therapist and psychiatrist, to help with the behavioral effects.
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My husband has trouble keeping an erection. Is that because he's not attracted to me?
There can be several reasons your husband has difficulty maintaining his erection, and attraction is just one of many factors. Your husband may also be experiencing a medical condition known as Erectile Dysfunction and should speak with his doctor about it. If his doctor determines there is no medical cause and that it is a mental health issue, he will refer him to a psychiatrist or psychologist.
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Is pain during intercourse for women normal?
Many women experience pain during intercourse. It is important to understand the cause of the problem, whether it’s physical or mental, or both. To help determine the cause of your discomfort, we recommend speaking with your gynecologist and mental health professionals, like those at P.S. Psychiatry.
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My boyfriend has premature ejaculation and gets very embarrassed about it. What can be done to help with this?
This can be a sensitive topic for men and should be handled gently. Your partner should speak with his doctor about his concern to rule out any medical cause for this issue. If there is no medical cause, then the doctor will refer him to a psychiatrist or psychologist to work through the mental health issues associated with this problem.
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I’ve never been able to have an orgasm. Do a lot of women have this issue?
Many women experience this issue. It is important to speak with your physician or gynecologist and see if they can understand where the problem stems from. If your physician or gynecologist does not find anything, they may refer you to a psychiatrist or psychologist to work through any emotional issues connected with this problem.
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For about two weeks a month, I have what feels like depression right before my period. How do I treat this?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition that causes intense sadness and a depressed state leading up to your period. Some women are affected for a few days before their period, and some are affected for two full weeks from ovulation until their period begins. It is important to speak with your gynecologist about your concerns. You may also want to reach out to your P.S. Psychiatry provider to see if there is an appropriate medication to help with your symptoms.
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I think I have pelvic floor issues that are ruining my sex life. What type of doctor can help me with this?
A pelvic floor specialist can help you with these issues. However, a P.S. Psychiatry provider can also assist if there is anxiety present when you are engaging in sexual behavior.
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Are there medications for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
Yes, there are medications for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). You can speak with your Psychiatrist about the best medication(s) to help with this issue.
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