Before we can fully and openly meet another person, we have to be willing to fully and deeply meet ourselves.

If you've ever Googled "sex therapy" and felt a little uncertain about what you'd find — you're not alone. Sex therapy is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized forms of psychotherapy available, and most of that comes down to mythology. Cultural noise, Hollywood portrayals, and a general cultural discomfort around sexuality have contributed to a distortion of what sex therapy is. This article could help clarify sex therapy’s purpose and who can benefit.

You’ve found a good fit with a therapist, their approach and what you want to work on. Well done on taking those steps and investing in your relationship with yourself. What can you do to consolidate between therapy sessions to get the most out of therapy?

Starting therapy is a courageous act. But before the real work begins, there's a step that often gets overlooked: finding the right person to do that work with.