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Desire Discrepancy is simply when each member or a sexual relationship has a level of desire that differs from that of the other partner. Also called “Mismatched Desires”, these discrepancies differ enough to cause issues or problems in the relationship that need to be addressed.
Couples Therapists can help couples work through their mismatched desires and discrepancies of desire. Individual and private counseling and therapy for sexual arousal disorder can also be made available. Contact Us for a free consultation.
It is important for couples to talk about and work-through any of their problems or issues in regards to sex. When it comes to sexual arousal issues or mismatched desires, couples often make problems worse by not dealing with the issue in the correct or healthy way. Feelings can get hurt, emotions can be misread, and words can be misunderstood.
In many cases, the level of discrepancy in desire is not extreme, and can be easily treated therapeutically. Most couples suffer from communication problems surrounding sex and not actual physical or emotional problems with sex at all. However, the extreme cases of mismatched desire often have similar underlying factors.
If you have been the victim of sexual trauma in the past, it can continue to factor into your life in the present. If you have not addressed past sexual trauma or the thoughts and memories still affect your sex life currently, this is the first step in treating your desire issues.
Everything in the universe and within our bodies works in cycles. Biological men and women both have their own cycles – emotionally, physically, and hormonally. Ups and downs are expected, and proverbial fire should burn hot and recede in normal waves. When these cycles don’t match between partners, or vary wildly, couples desire discrepancy therapy is the first step.
Healthy, consensual, enjoyable sex has limits. Sex becomes unhealthy, unappealing or even dangerous when the limits are not respected. When sex breaches the limits into its negative side, you can expect negative emotions and affects.
Even “Healthy Sex” can be a bit too much sometimes. When your desire is not extremes or dangerous, but is still negatively impacting your everyday life, it can often be attributed to Hypoactive Sexual Desire.
Many personality disorders — such as narcissistic personality disorder — affect one’s sexual perspectives, drive and desires. Many also “self-medicate” with sex to treat the negative emotional affects of mental health disorders or addiction.
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