Sex Therapy
Reclaim your pleasure, reconnect with yourself and your partner.
Sexuality is an essential part of our lives—not only for physical pleasure but also for its impact on self-esteem, relationships, and emotional well-being. However, many people face difficulties that affect their intimacy and connection with their partner. Sex therapy offers a safe, professional, and confidential space to address these challenges, restore confidence, improve communication, and enhance sexual and emotional satisfaction.
WHAT IS SEX THERAPY AND WHY SEEK IT?
The key to a fulfilling sexuality and a stronger relationship.
Sex therapy is a specialized psychotherapeutic treatment modality that addresses sexual dysfunctions and intimacy issues from a comprehensive perspective. It combines sexual psychoeducation, behavioral techniques, emotional work, and, when necessary, medical intervention. Its goal is to improve sexual function, satisfaction, intimate communication, and emotional connection, both in individuals and couples.
Most sexual problems are treatable. Sex therapy has an effectiveness rate of 73-95% according to rigorous clinical studies, especially when combined with personalized medical treatment and active partner participation.
T IS ESTIMATED THAT BETWEEN 30% AND 40% OF ADULTS EXPERIENCE SOME TYPE OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES
When to Seek Professional Help
Sexual Dysfunctions
Problems such as difficulty maintaining erections, premature or delayed ejaculation, and sexual desire disorders.
Emotional and Psychological Factors
Anxiety, stress, depression, or low self-esteem that affect confidence and sexual performance.
Previous Sexual Trauma
Past experiences that generate fear, blockage, or insecurity during intimacy.
Conflicts and Difficulties in the Relationship
Communication problems, resentments, or lack of emotional connection that impact the sexual relationship.
If you recognize one or more of these signs, early evaluation can make all the difference.
Benefits of Sex Therapy
Sex therapy addresses problems and difficulties; its main goal is to improve your overall well-being. By working on sexuality from a professional and safe perspective, it allows you to regain confidence, fully enjoy intimacy, and strengthen the emotional connection with your partner. Each session is designed to offer practical and effective tools that positively and lastingly transform your sexual and emotional life.
Regain Your Confidence and Sexual Self-Esteem
Overcome blockages, anxieties, and insecurities to feel comfortable and confident in intimacy.
- Reconnect with your masculinity from acceptance and inner strength.
Improve Your Sexual Function
Achieve greater control over ejaculation and feel renewed sexual desire.
- Learn specific, personalized strategies for greater sexual enjoyment.
Strengthen the Connection with Your Partner
Improve intimate communication, resolve conflicts, and restore emotional and physical complicity.
- When emotional connection flourishes, so does sexual connection.
Reduce Stress and Sexual Anxiety
Learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring.
- Release the pressure of “performing better” and enjoy sex again without fear or tension.
Address Past Experiences
Process traumas, frustrations, or blockages in a safe space.
- Build healthy strategies to move toward freer and more satisfying intimacy.
Bio-Psycho-Sexual and Couples Evaluation
Before starting sexual therapy, it is essential to understand what is affecting your sexuality or your relationship.
The evaluation combines a clinical interview with emotional and relational assessment and, when necessary, coordination with medical specialists. This approach allows us to establish clear, personalized goals for each patient, ensuring effective treatment tailored to individual needs.
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Detailed clinical and sexual evaluation (individual or with partner)
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Psychosocial and emotional assessment
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Physical medical examination and laboratory tests
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Differentiation of causes, functional evaluations, and follow-up
Most Common Causes
It is estimated that by 2025, approximately 322 million men worldwide will experience some degree of erectile dysfunction, making it one of the most prevalent male sexual disorders globally.
Erectile Dysfunction of Psychological Origin:
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- Young men (under 40 years old):
85.2% of erectile dysfunction cases in young men have a psychogenic origin as the primary cause.
Factors such as stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and pressure for sexual performance are highly associated with the onset of the problem in this age group.
- Associated Psychological Impact
Erectile dysfunction can generate severe psychological consequences, including:
Feelings of emasculation and humiliation.
Reduced self-confidence.
Social isolation and loneliness.
Significant decrease in emotional and personal well-being.
- Relationship with Depression
The prevalence of erectile dysfunction is almost 5 times higher in men with depression.
Bidirectionally, men who suffer from erectile dysfunction report higher rates of depression, reinforcing the link between sexual health and mental health.
80-85%
Acquired Premature Ejaculation:
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- Approximately 70% of patients with acquired premature ejaculation present elevated anxiety levels.
- This condition is often accompanied by significant psychological distress, including:
- Anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Lack of sexual confidence.
Low self-esteem.
Deterioration of quality of life.
Sexual dissatisfaction and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
70%
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
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- The estimated prevalence of compulsive sexual behavior ranges between 3% and 6% of adults in the U.S., although some clinical sources raise this figure to 8-10%.
- Far from improving sexual response, this behavior can deteriorate male sexual function:
- Higher incidence of erection problems.
- Decreased desire for intimacy with partner.
- Difficulties achieving satisfying orgasms.
3-6%
Treatment Modalities
At our center, we approach sexual and relational health from a comprehensive and personalized perspective, understanding that there is no single form of treatment valid for all individuals or couples. Therefore, we offer different treatment modalities, adapted to the emotional, relational, and sexual needs of each case, always within a professional, ethical, and evidence-based framework.
Couples Therapy
What It Is
A psychotherapeutic approach aimed at helping couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional and sexual connection. It addresses relational difficulties that, without attention, can lead to disconnection, dysfunction, or separation.
Indicated When:
Lack of communication or emotional validation
Recurring conflicts without resolution
Deterioration of emotional or sexual intimacy
Emotional distancing (“roommate syndrome”)
Infidelity, resentments, or accumulated frustration
External stress impacting the relationship
Main Benefits:
Improved communication and active listening
Healthy conflict resolution
Emotional healing of relational wounds
Emotional and sexual reconnection
Our Approach
Dr. Yazmine Marimon integrates techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Imago, Systemic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Sex Therapy.
Key to the Process
It is collaborative work that requires commitment and active participation from both parties.
Surrogate Partner Therapy
What It Is
A specialized therapeutic modality in which a certified sexual surrogate works in coordination with a licensed therapist to address specific sexual difficulties through safe and progressive experiential learning.
Indicated For:
Sexual anxiety and performance fear
Lack of experience or sexual skills
Physical and emotional intimacy difficulties
Body image issues and shyness
Avoidance or anxiety about physical contact
Sexual trauma recovery (selected cases)
Development of sexual confidence and healthy boundaries
How It Works
The sexual surrogate provides a structured environment to work through physical and emotional barriers related to intimacy, always under clinical supervision.
Teamwork
Dr. Yazmine Marimon and Dr. Néstor Ortiz collaborate closely with certified sexual surrogates to ensure:
- Treatment continuity
- High ethical standards and confidentiality
- Personalized and effective interventions
INTEGRATED APPROACH
Men choose Prada & Ortiz Men’s Sexual Health Center because our programs work.
Reclaim your vitality.
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Bilingual Services: We provide services in both Spanish and English, ensuring clear and respectful communication.
Prada & Ortiz Men’s Sexual Health Center employs an integrated approach to Sexual Dysfunction treatment combining medical, psychological and sexological expertise to achieve lasting results.
We believe strongly that sexual dysfunctions require care addressing the medical, psychological, and sexological aspects to restore biological functions, rebuild connection, confidence, and increased pleasure in both you and your partner’s sexual life.
Our specialists — Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Yaz — offer discreet, evidence-based care with compassion and expertise.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP:
Comprehensive evaluation of biological and emotional factors
Personalized treatment plan (Sexual medicine + Sex therapy)
Professional guidance from a multidisciplinary team
Confidential, judgment-free environment
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We want you to experience this process with peace of mind.
Is it a sign of infidelity if I lose my erection with my partner but achieve it in other ways?
Not necessarily, but it DOES indicate a relational issue if it occurs with other people or other types of erotic stimuli. In this case, individual and couples therapy is recommended.
Infidelity is defined according to the parameters and agreements of each relationship. Infidelity involves dishonesty and a feeling of betrayal. In sex therapy, the causes are explored and a plan is developed that can foster intimacy for both partners in the relationship.
Should my partner attend sessions with the sexologist/physician by himself?
It depends, if you want to be part of your partner treatment with his consent, you may come together. If your partner prefers to visit the doctor by himself to understand what’s happening to him first, then he may come by himself. Couples sessions are recommended when there is a relational component (conflict, poor communication, or a sexual problem that directly affects the relationship).
Couple’s Therapy serves to provide psycho-education and teach joint techniques to both partners to improve their intimacy and communication. During diagnosis and treatment, the doctors will evaluate the need for individual sessions and/or sessions with the partner based on treatment progress.
What exactly happens in a sex therapy session?
In the context of sexual problems, therapy identifies dysfunctional relational dynamics that interfere with sexual function and eroticism—such as unresolved conflicts, lack of communication about desires, performance pressure, emotional distance, or problematic power dynamics.
A typical session lasts 50-60 minutes and includes conversations about current sexual dynamics, identification of problematic patterns, sexual education, and specific homework (“sexual assignments”) that the couples practice at home.
The therapist does NOT participate in sexual acts or observe them (that would be professional abuse). Instead, they guide conversations, teach communication techniques, and prescribe exercises like “sensate focus” that the couple practices privately.
If I have erectile dysfunction, should I seek therapy, medication, or both?
If the cause is medical (low testosterone, diabetes, high blood pressure), medication is the priority. Therapy is strongly recommended if there is a psychological or relational component. If the cause is purely psychological (anxiety, trauma), therapy is the priority. But the best approach is: comprehensive evaluation (medical + psychological + sexological), then a combined plan. Data shows: sexual medicine + sex therapy is superior to only one treatment alone.
I think my partner has a pornography addiction, and it's causing problems in our relationship. Is there a solution?
Yes, there is a solution. The first step is a bio-psycho-social evaluation to determine if compulsive sexual behavior exists. This behavior is characterized by: loss of control over sexual impulses, the need for “escalation” (more stimulation, more frequency), an addictive cycle (tension-seeking-behavior-guilt-repetition), negative consequences (for the relationship, work, or legally), failed attempts to stop, and significant personal distress.
As part of the evaluation, the causes—which are multiple and complex—are analyzed using psychological, neurobiological, or medical methods to determine the most effective treatment outcomes. Look for help, Dr. Yaz specializes in sex addiction and can help you to identify healthy patterns for sexual intimacy.