What do online sexology services consist of?

These are the characteristics of online sexology, and the problems it can address.

The field of sexology covers a wide spectrum of human needs and problems, since sex and the private life linked to intimate relationships constitute one of the fundamental aspects of well-being for most people.

Therefore, as technologies have developed, sexology has taken advantage of this new potential to diversify the way it works. As a result, today there are already online sexology services, the characteristics of which we will see below..

What are online sexology services?

As its name suggests, online sexology is based on offering the possibility of having the support and professional advice of sexologists through the Internet, usually by video call. In other words, a medium in which patient and professional see and hear each other in real time..

Thanks to the current state of technological development, the quality and fluidity of data transmission between electronic devices allows these sessions to run smoothly and be very similar to face-to-face sessions.

It is true that older people are relatively exposed to problems related to sexuality and that in this population group it is more complicated to adapt to the digital format, but even in such cases it is not impossible to go to online sex therapy, since its operation is very simple and professional support is available at all times. In addition, this modality allows to count on professional help saving time and money of displacement, and gaining in anonymity.

On the other hand, it should be clear that sexology is a field of applied science of multidisciplinary character, so it includes scientific disciplinesTherefore, it includes scientific disciplines belonging to psychology and social sciences as well as medicine. Therefore, there are certain forms of intervention and exploration of the problem that cannot be performed through online sessions: namely, those involving medical examination and procedures that go to the physiological part of the problem, if any.

Thus, for sexual dysfunctions with organic causes, it is necessary to go to health centers and receive care from doctors (although it is true that at first the person suffering from these complications may have doubts about the origin of what is happening and that opens the possibility to make a first contact via the Internet).

For this reason, we will focus here on sexology services that have to do with the intervention in relational and psychological problems, which are not few, as there are many of them.These are not few, since this type of alterations can be addressed through the online modality by video call.

What problems can be treated in this way?

This is a summary of some of the problems and disorders that can be overcome through online sexology.

1. Sexual identity crisis

Because of the stigma attached to certain forms of sexual orientation and identification with sexual tastes and preferences, some people need to attend sex therapy in order to fully develop in their intimate lives.Because of the stigma attached to certain forms of sexual orientation and identification with sexual tastes and preferences, some people need to attend sex therapy in order to fully develop in their intimate lives.

2. Complexes and insecurities with one's own body

For many people, the non-acceptance of their own body becomes a problem to live their sexuality in a full way, since they are afraid to show or express themselves. This kind of emotional and relational alterations, closely linked to poor self-esteem, can be addressed from the online format.

3. Lack of information about sex

Many times there is not a psychological or sexual alteration per se, but rather a simple lack of information. Sex education can also be provided in online sessions..

4. Physiological alterations with psychological roots

The psychological and the psychological are often interconnected. That is why, some people who suffer from Pain during intercourse, or difficulties in reaching orgasm, can also benefit from online sex therapy, in which various strategies and routines are given to overcome these kinds of problems.can also benefit from online sex therapy, which provides various strategies and routines to follow to overcome these kinds of problems.

5. Couple problems

Sometimes, the problems have more to do with the dynamics that the couple's relationship itself has adopted, rather than with psychological or biomedical aspects suffered by one person. In these cases, sex therapy overlaps with classic couple therapy, in which a framework is provided for the couple's relationship.In these cases, sex therapy overlaps with classic couple therapy, which offers a framework in which to jointly explore the problem and strengthen communication and the management of possible conflicts.

Looking for online sexology services?

If you are interested in online sexological assistance via video call, we invite you to contact our team of professionals. At Avance Psychologists we have more than 20 years of experience attending patients, and in our therapy center work both psychologists specialized in emotional problems and couple therapy, as well as in sexology and other health fields.

To learn more about us you can visit us at our facilities in Madrid or read more about our way of working on this page.

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