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PerryJeffJoeJimBob
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Default May 14, 2016 at 12:55 PM
 
I've had poor luck with nearly all male medical professionals. About 6 years ago I decided all my health professionals would only be female. I find women tend to listen better than men. This has worked great for me.

I knew it would be difficult to talk to a female therapist about sexual issues. But I knew I wouldn't talk to a male. It was difficult for me to bring up discussions involving sex, but once I did it became much easier. Now I can bring up penis size, orgasm difficulties, current relationships, sexual fantasies, etc., and my therapist has been receptive, has no biases, and makes no judgements. Talking to a male therapist about these topics would have never occurred. And I have been able to improve my issues significantly.

And talking to her emboldened me to seek out a trained Sex Therapist (also female), for issues beyond my therapist's skills.

I would recommend you find someone whom you feel comfortable with, no matter gender. Feeling comfortable will help to reveal intimate details. Especially if you are in an area under-served by male therapists.

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