Shouldn t I wait to see if a sexual problem goes away on its own before I see a professional?
With sex being such a personal matter, most people do wait considerable time before seeking professional assistance. The embarrassment surrounding sexual difficulties often prevents people from getting early help. Some problems do clear up on their own especially if they are related to factors such as excessive alcohol consumption or stress. However, if a problem persist over a period of weeks or months there is a good chance that the situation will not improve without some professional intervention. Once a sexual problem has occurred, even once, we tend to anticipate difficulties every time in the future. This loss of sexual confidence and fear of failure can easily intensify an already existing sexual difficulty.
