Libido Differences
Love Therapy Australia offers sex therapy for libido differences. Our Sex Therapists are all trained to support couples to overcome mismatched desire.
​​Libido differences are when two partners have different levels of sexual interest, so one wants sex more often than the other.
​How sex therapy may help
Sessions may explore:
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what desire feels like for each of you, and what affects it day to day
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how to connect to your arousal and express your needs to your partner
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the pressure, guilt or rejection that can build around sex
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how each of you likes to feel close, including touch and affection outside sex
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ways to talk about sex that feel safe for both of you
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how to initiate sex and experience regular pleasure​​​
Therapy here is for the partner who wants more sex and the partner who wants less. Neither person is the problem. The partner with higher desire may be carrying longing or loneliness. The partner with lower desire may be carrying worry about letting the other person down. Sessions aim to make room for both experiences.
You can attend alone or together. Individual sessions are $190 and couples sessions are $230, each for 50 minutes. Concession rates of $170 for individuals and $210 for couples are available with a valid concession card. See our fees page for how the rates work.
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Our Sex Therapists, Lauren, Emily, Tash and Anna all work with clients and couples experiencing libido differences and mismatched desire.
Common questions about sex therapy for libido differences and mismatched desire
Can therapy help with libido differences?
Libido differences are one of the most common reasons couples attend sex therapy and there are many ways a sex therapist can support you to overcome mismatched desire and libido challenges.
Do we both need to attend?
No. You can attend alone or together. Individual sessions are $190 and couples sessions are $230, each for 50 minutes. Concession rates of $170 and $210 are available with a valid concession card.
What causes libido differences or mismatched desire?
Interest in sex varies greatly person to person dependent on factors including relationship issues, situations and context, biological and hormonal factors, personal preferences and lack of knowledge or empowerment around pleasure. Our Sex Therapists can support you to uncover the details.
How do I talk to my partner about wanting more sex?
Our sex therapy sessions provide a great space to raise the topic of your sexual wants with your partner. Being open, honest and talking about your own feelings and needs is the best approach.
My partner won't attend therapy. Can I attend therapy alone?
You can attend alone or together. Individual sessions are $190 and couples sessions are $230, each for 50 minutes. Concession rates of $170 and $210 are available with a valid concession card.
What if my partner doesn't want sex or they are asexual?
No qualified sex therapist is going to make a partner have sex if they do not want to. What we will do is explore what pleasure and intimacy looks like for you instead.
