When Sex is a Chore and Non-Orgasmic: Treating Women’s Two Most Common Sexual Concerns

A lack of interest in sex and difficulty orgasming with a partner are the two most prevalent concerns women bring to health care providers. Additionally, evidence indicates that many women struggle with these concerns, yet only reveal them to clinicians when directly asked. Unfortunately, too few clinicians have training in assessing or dealing with these common sexual concerns, even though empirically supported treatments for both exist.

This course will help you understand the reasons for the high prevalence of these sexual problems among women. You will also become well versed in the myriad medical, individual, and relational causes underlying both concerns. Most importantly, evidence based treatments for both diminished desire and orgasm difficulties will be presented. You will leave this course able to assess and intervene with these two common sexual concerns.