Has anyone had Psychosexual counselling?

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I am on the waiting list. No idea what to expect and I thought it would be something I would do on my own as I have issues but I think DH will be coming with me.

Has anyone has any experience of this?

No one?

I have.

I suffere(d) from vaginismus which makes sex very painful and was referred by my doctor.

I don't know the reason for your counselling and expect what goes on in the sessions will vary based on that.

For me it was a case of talking about triggers, using dilators, learning to relax etc.

I am normally quite anti counselling and a bit stiff upper lip, but I did find the sessions useful and appreciated them.

I went alone, although DP could have come too. I preferred it that way.

Good luck!

hi

did you go yet? i could do with going really... have a 'date rape at 14' situation which has really affected my sex life and relationships ever since, (over 20 years) am a bit freaked by the idea though, cant think of much more embarassing and difficult that discussing sexual difficulties and how to improve them... best of luck brave girl! do report back!

My appointment won't be for another couple of months. Bloody waiting list!

I have a few issues really but it didn't bother me when me and DH first got together but it did go downhill not that long after we moved in together and its never been great since. I avoid it like the plague and it has been going on so long I know I need to do something about it as I can't (and don't) expect DH to put up with a sexless marriage forever.

Its so worth going to your doctor and asking to be referred! It made me feel much better once I had done that. It will be hard at first talking to someone about it but I have requested a woman (don't think I could speak to a man about it) and I want to go to at least some on my own but DH thinks he should go to.

Bokki Just try a remember that this is their job and they have heard it all before and it is what they are trained to do and they want to help you. Sorry about your situation . My major issue is to do with when I was 15.