Sexual Health

Individualized evaluation and treatments including medical evaluation, sex therapy services, procedures as indicated and appropriate referrals for sexual dysfunction.

Sexual dysfunction is a very prevalent problem, affecting approximately 43% of women and 31% of men in the US. Four common categories of sexual dysfunction.

Common Categories of Sexual Dysfunction

HSDD - Hyposexual Desire Disorder
HSDD hyposexual desire disorder is a persistent deficiency of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. This occurs in about 10% of women. Available treatments include medication, counseling, lifestyle changes and treatment of possible underlying contributing conditions.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Female sexual arousal disorder is a condition where there is low or absent physical (lubrication/engorgement of genitalia) or psychological arousal. This occurs in up to 20% of women. Treatments include therapy, medication or procedures.
Orgasmic Disorder
Orgasmic disorder refers to having a significantly blunted or absent orgasm. This can occur in up to 15% of women; causes include hormonal changes, aging, relationship difficulties, medications, substance abuse, and underlying medical conditions.

Orgasmic disorder can be self-diagnosed inappropriately. Understanding a woman’s normal orgasmic experience can help “treat” the misdiagnosis.

Helpful facts-

Approximately 80% of women will not orgasm during PIV (penis in vagina) alone. Most women need direct or indirect clitoral stimulation.
Orgasm latency is the time from the start of sexual activity to climax. It takes women, on average, 14 minutes of clitoral stimulation during partnered sex to reach orgasm – 8 minutes during solo masturbation.
Sexual Pain Disorders
Sexual pain disorders occur in up to 15% of women. There are many causes and there is a general lack of understanding of these conditions in the medical community. This leads to very limited options for care and an often frustrating experience for a patient seeking treatment for their condition. Medications, hormones, procedures, physical therapy and therapy have been shown to be helpful and are available in our practice.

A word on sexual pain
There are many potential causes and sources of pain with intercourse or chronic pelvic pain. Adequate treatment and management of pain often requires a multi-disciplinary approach. This can feel overwhelming and lead to frustration. We hope to offer a caring, supportive and nonjudgemental environment to help
women heal. Our goal is to allow women to have the sexual experiences that enhance their lives without pain and shame.

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Pelvic Floor Treatments

See King Aesthetics website for other pelvic floor treatments performed by Dr King and Kim Larson. These include vaginal rejuvenation procedures such as the oshot for incontinence and improved sexual sensation, radiofrequency therapy for pain, vaginal dryness and incontinence, nonsurgical labiaplasty, and more.