Resources
Handouts
Printable referral sheets for providers and plain-language handouts for the people they refer. Free to print and share.
Seven topics each have a one-page sheet for the clinician and a two-sided handout for the patient. Two more handouts are for trans people and for their loved ones. Tap a cover to open the PDF.
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For people in pelvic floor physical therapy
When sex hurts — or you’re afraid it will
Pelvic floor physical therapy treats your body. Sex therapy can work alongside it, on the fear, stress, and relationship strain that often come with sexual pain.
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For patients in gynecologic care
When sex isn’t feeling the way you want it to
Desire, comfort, and closeness can shift with birth, hormones, health, stress, and relationships. Sex therapy can work alongside your gynecologic care.
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For patients in urologic care
When sex has become something to worry about
Erections, ejaculation, and desire involve your body, your mind, and your relationships all at once. Sex therapy can work alongside your urologic care.
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For people in mental health care
When how you’re feeling gets in the way of closeness
Sex and intimacy are part of mental health too. Sex therapy can work alongside the care you already have.
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For people in physical therapy, rehab, or pain care
When your body has changed, and so has sex
Pain, injury, illness, and recovery can change how sex and closeness feel. Sex therapy can work alongside your rehab and pain care.
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For patients in primary care
When something about sex has been on your mind
Health conditions, medications, stress, and relationships can all change sex. Sex therapy can work alongside your primary care.
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For people in couples therapy
When sex is the hardest thing to talk about
Couples therapy works on the relationship. Individual sex therapy gives you space to work on your own sexual concerns, alongside it.
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For trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive adults
When you want sex to fit who you are
Sexuality can shift over time, with or without hormones, surgery, or any medical steps. Sex therapy is a place to explore what feels good, and what gets in the way.
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For partners, parents, adult children, siblings, and friends
When you love someone who is trans or nonbinary
The people close to a trans or nonbinary person often have their own questions and feelings. You deserve a place to work through them, one that supports your relationship and the person you love.
Printing and sharing
- Letter size. Black and white is fine. Patient handouts print two-sided, flipped on the long edge.
- Print and share them as they are. Please don’t edit them.
- Every handout’s QR code opens this website. Patients can also read the handouts online, so a link by text or email works too.
- Want copies mailed to your office, or a stack for a waiting room? Call or text 215-804-9315.