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Episode 380: 5 Questions Sex Therapists Are Constantly Asked

2025/3/18
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Rachel Zar shares her journey into sex therapy, inspired by a unique upbringing and professional background, and introduces the first common question in sex therapy about difficulties with orgasms.
  • Rachel Zar's interest in sex therapy was influenced by her mother, a sexual medicine doctor.
  • She aimed to tackle misinformation in sexual health through her career.
  • The first common question in sex therapy is about difficulties in reaching orgasm.

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What are the most common questions that come up in sex therapy? In this episode, we’re going to dive into five questions that come up over and over again. We’re also going to address when you should consider seeing out professional help for a sex problem, as well as explore a few tips for maintaining a happy, healthy, and exciting sex life.

My guest is Rachel Zar), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. Dr. Zar is a clinical supervisor at Avid Intimacy), a sex and relationship therapy private practice in Chicago.

Some of the specific topics we explore include:

  • What should you do if you’re having difficulty orgasming during sex?

  • How can partners navigate wanting different amounts of sex?

  • How do you tell your partner you want to try something new sexually?

  • If sexual frequency declines in a relationship, does that mean there’s something wrong?

  • How do you know if your fantasies are “normal” or not?

You can check out Rachel’s website) to learn more about her work.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.)


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