Sex therapy is a specialized form of therapy that addresses a wide range of intimate and sexual concerns faced by individuals and couples. This therapeutic approach is designed to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore and discuss their sexual difficulties, desires, and concerns. Sex therapists are trained professionals who have expertise in human sexuality and psychology. They provide guidance and support to help clients overcome issues such as sexual dysfunction, low libido, performance anxiety, communication problems, and past traumas affecting their intimate lives. Through open and honest conversations, sex therapists help individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of their own sexuality, uncover underlying emotional factors, and explore healthy ways to express their desires and needs. The benefits of sex therapy are far-reaching. It can enhance sexual satisfaction, improve communication and intimacy between partners, boost self-esteem and body image, alleviate sexual anxiety, and address relationship conflicts related to sex. By working with a sex therapist, individuals and couples can develop the tools, strategies, and self-awareness necessary to build fulfilling and harmonious sexual relationships. Amanda’s socials: https://www.instagram.com/handymandy919/ https://linktr.ee/handymandy919?fbclid=PAAaYWjnzwJhy5QR9cNgy__HU8vVjQBvDQqGZOLPupfp8Fitmq5PNjl0z_jYs_aem_th_AQicqETdzzEA3Vgtd5sTrv3aRsED_Q4EQPrZ6y2Zs1yJumc1oDt0-_wM08ygU-t4oiY If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Micro trauma 05:00 Religion, ideas of marriage & sex 05:50 Moving to China 06:30 Fundamentalist school 09:00 Purity balls 11:00 Sex Ed 15:25 Getting in trouble 17:00 Coming home, relationships 18:30 Coercion and grooming 19:50 SA 25:00 Hypersexuality & performative sex 32:00 Teenage years 34:40 Risky behavior 37:00 Serial monogamy 39:55 Telling her parents about the SA 41:00 Deciding to be a therapist 45:40 College relationships 49:50 Breakup, turning point 50:20 Starting school for sex therapy, new relationship 53:10 Realization about relationships and sex 56:50 Breaking the cycle 1:08:45 Spiritual awakenings 1:11:30 Gas & brake pedals for arousal 1:13:30 Fully experiencing the moment 1:17:10 What sex therapy entails 1:20:00 Sex in long term relationships 1:31:40 Spontaneous versus responsive desire 1:40:00 Benefits of therapy