Sexual Health Services

Why Behavioral and Sexual Health Matter

Behavioral and sexual health are foundational to a person’s overall quality of life, yet they are among the most overlooked areas in healthcare. According to the World Health Organization, sexual health is “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality,” not just the absence of dysfunction or disease. Despite this broad definition, only 14% of primary care providers routinely ask about sexual health, leaving many people without critical support for concerns that deeply impact their relationships, identity, and sense of self.

Neglecting behavioral and sexual health isn’t just a missed opportunity—it has measurable consequences. Studies show that individuals experiencing unresolved sexual difficulties are three times more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression (Journal of Affective Disorders, 2021), and those living with mental health conditions are at significantly higher risk for sexual dysfunction. The two are deeply intertwined: when emotional well-being suffers, sexual confidence and connection often decline; and when sexual health is ignored, it can worsen feelings of isolation, shame, or inadequacy. At Afterglow Behavioral and Sexual Health, we recognize that healing one means nurturing both. Our integrated approach ensures that the emotional, relational, and physical aspects of sexual well-being are never treated in isolation—because you’re not a collection of symptoms, but a whole person deserving of comprehensive, affirming care.

Behavioral and Sexual Health Education

Empowering Change Through Evidence and Understanding

Sexual health education has far-reaching impacts—not just on knowledge, but on confidence, decision-making, and quality of life. A study published in the Journal of Sex Research (2020) found that individuals who received inclusive, comprehensive sexual health education reported significantly higher sexual satisfaction, better communication with partners, and lower rates of anxiety related to intimacy. Despite these benefits, the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior reports that more than 60% of adults feel they were never adequately educated about their own sexual functioning or emotional intimacy. At Afterglow, we fill that gap by offering evidence-based education designed to empower people across all ages, identities, and experiences.

Our behavioral and sexual health education services address more than anatomy—they explore the intersections of desire, identity, trauma, disability, mental health, and body image. Whether you're navigating sex in the context of chronic illness, exploring sexual identity, or trying to rebuild confidence after a life-altering diagnosis or event, education can be the catalyst for healing. By offering workshops, private sessions, and resource-based guidance, we help individuals move from confusion to clarity, and from shame to curiosity—because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s liberation.

Behavioral and Sexual Health Consultation

Targeted Support for Complex Personal Questions

Consultation services offer a focused, individualized opportunity to address pressing questions or challenges around sexual and behavioral health. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, over 70% of adults report having at least one sexual concern in their lifetime, but fewer than 30% ever bring it up with a healthcare provider—often because of fear, embarrassment, or prior dismissal. At Afterglow, we provide a safe and expert space to ask those questions, explore solutions, and leave with a clearer path forward.

Our consultations support individuals and couples through a variety of concerns, including desire discrepancies, changes in sexual functioning, relationship transitions, chronic pain, PTSD, or medication side effects. Research from the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy shows that brief, targeted sexual health consultations can significantly reduce distress and improve sexual self-efficacy—particularly when they include biopsychosocial and trauma-informed frameworks. Our consultations are more than just Q&A sessions; they are collaborative, affirming dialogues that help you feel seen, respected, and resourced.

Behavioral and Sexual Health Therapy

Healing the Whole Self Through Integrated, Affirming Care

Therapy is where deep transformation happens—where emotional wounds, relationship patterns, and sexual challenges can be safely explored and reimagined. Mental and sexual health are deeply interconnected: individuals living with depression are twice as likely to experience sexual dysfunction (Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2022), and trauma survivors often report difficulty with arousal, trust, and body image. Without the right support, these issues can lead to avoidance, conflict, or internalized shame. That’s why our therapeutic approach at Afterglow is compassionate, inclusive, and tailored to the whole person.

Through behavioral and sexual health therapy, we work with individuals and couples to understand the root causes of distress, shift harmful narratives, and build healthier patterns of intimacy and self-connection. Using approaches like sex therapy, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and somatic-based practices, we help clients move toward healing and integration. In fact, research from the Journal of Clinical Psychology (2021) confirms that psychotherapy targeting both emotional and sexual concerns leads to greater improvements in self-esteem, relational satisfaction, and overall well-being than addressing either area in isolation. Our goal is to help you feel whole, safe, and sexually confident in your own skin—on your own terms.

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