Sexual Problems and Concerns

Sexual problems can be confusing, anxiety-provoking, and for some, quite difficult to talk about. Often these problems result in shame, fear, and relationship challenges, and many potential clients do not seek help because of the difficulty in talking openly about what’s happening. Unaddressed sexual problems can have a ripple effect resulting in anxiety and depression symptoms, relationship conflict, stress, etc.

However, when these problems are addressed, success rates in restoring better sexual functioning are high. Dr. Sasso is trained to treat sexual problems and strives to create a comfortable space to discuss them at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.

Dr. Sasso in trained to diagnose and treat sexual problems. She can help pinpoint how much of one’s difficulties are physiological versus emotionally rooted, and make referrals to medical specialists if needed. Dr. Sasso can assist in treating sexual difficulties but also any resulting shame, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or other problems that may have resulted, especially if the problem is longstanding.

Some of the problems Dr. Sasso treats include:

• Erectile Dysfunction (difficulty getting or maintaining an erection)
• Low Sexual Desire or Arousal
• Rapid/“Premature” Ejeculation (climaxing too soon)
• Sexual Pain (pain during intercourse or other sexual activity or other pain in the genital region)
• Lack of Orgasm
• Sexual Incompatibility in Couples
• Concerns or anxiety about sexual interests or practices
• Desire to improve individual or couple sexual enjoyment