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Hypnosis can be used to address the subconscious processes that can contribute to problems in sexual functioning. |
Extended information about hypnosis for the relief of Sexual Problems.
Sexual problems can strike both men and women of all ages and they can be one of the most difficult areas for people to discuss. This is mostly due to antiquated yet persistent social attitudes toward sexuality. Clients suffering from sexual issues can expect to be treated with courtesy, respect and understanding while we work together to overcome this often debilitating problem.
Sexual issues tend to present themselves in two broad categories:
- Physical Symptoms - In this case some physical dysfunction such as pre-mature ejaculation or vaginal spasms are interupting the sexual experience or some lack of physical response such as impotence or the inability to achieve orgasm is interfering with the development of a natural and satisfying sexual experience.
- Emotional Symptoms - Sometimes the physical functioning is all working properly but it is the thought of sexual intimacy that is so unpleasant or uncomfortable that sexual contact becomes difficult, painful or even impossible.
Before doing hypnosis work to treat sexual issues of a physical nature it is important to visit a doctor to ascertain whether or not there is a physical ailment behind the symptom. Once this is ruled out we can assume that the problem is actually of psychological or emotional origin and therefore hypnosis is an appropriate form of treatment. Issues that present themselves initially as emotional symptoms are immediately treatable by the use of hypnosis.
How do we approach these issues with hypnosis?
There are a number of approaches we can take in relation to sexual dysfunction. As with all issues there will always be individual factors unique to each person however common themes occur at times and this can help us get to the cause as quickly as possible.
Sometimes education or social and moral factors are the issues. Sexuality is one of those areas in life where we do not often get the opportunity to discuss and compare notes with friends and family. Therefore simply not knowing whether something is normal or not can be the cause of a certain degree of stress. Attitudes toward sexuality change from generation to generation and between differing cultures. This can also be a contributing factor to sexual dysfunction. Hypnotherapy can offer an opportunity to clearly review your own understanding and feelings about sexuality. Sometimes this simple reviewing of ideas can in itself bring relief.
There are times when the cause is more specific. For example a bad experience at some stage during a person's sexual experiences can produce a phobic like response to certain ideas or activities in relation to sex. There are also times when there really is no dramatic cause. In these instances the problem just happened to develop, something got out of sync and just needs to be addressed at a subconscious level to settle back to normal functioning. Hypnosis is a terrific tool for putting old issues to rest and for guiding physical functioning back on track.
Broader factors such as self-image, self-esteem and stress in everyday life can often contribute to sexual dysfunction. Hypnotherapy is used extensively in all areas of building self-esteem and exploring and re-assessing self image. Sometimes a person is just too tired to perform the way they would like or they cannot get their mind off work in order to enjoy their sex life. Hypnosis can be used to rediscover proper relaxation and often the sex drive and functioning can return as a consequence.
Sometimes the factors behind sexual dysfuntion are complex and sometimes they are simple. They are sometimes obvious and sometimes not so obvious. Hypnotherapy though is always directed toward the simplest and most expedient result.
