This is why seeking out the advice and counseling of a sex therapist is not only tolerable according to Christian dogma, but could even be seen as essential in many instances. God does not create problems simply so that human beings can sit back and pray that God fixes them -- there are always things that humans can do to improve their situation. We our responsible for feeding ourselves; if we accept that responsibility, God will make sure we do not starve. The same is true of sexual health -- taking an active step to correct or address any sexual problems that might arise invites God's assistance into the problem as well, and can be an opportunity to strengthen faith in God and religion even more.
This does not even touch upon the procreative aspect of sex, and although sexuality and sex itself is important for more than simple procreative means it is certainly important for this reason as well. Perpetuating the human race is the ultimate calling of both religion and the species -- it is only if another generation is born to take our place that the ideas, beliefs, and values we hold now will truly matter. Even with all of the advancements of science, questionable though they may be in terms of ethics and morality, sexual intercourse between a man and a woman is still the simplest and surest method for bringing this next generation about. This makes the sex act not simply something God wants us to take pleasure in, but truly something holy and worthy of as much respect, attention, and fulfillment as possible. Not seeing a sex therapist...
There will always be individuals and groups of people who attach feelings of shame and hiddenness to their sexuality beyond the limits of common modesty, forbidding themselves to speak of sexual issues to others. A healthy Christian perspective, however, allows one to remain appropriately modest while still acknowledging the God-given pleasure of sexual desire and fulfillment.
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