Dr. Shy Krug - Navigating A Healthy Sex Life

Feb 21, 2022

Dr. Shy Krug, a Clinical Psychologist and sex therapist, shares his insights on sexual health and therapy. He discusses the mind's crucial role in sexuality, addressing erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety with actionable tips. Delving into the impact of anxiety on sexual experiences, he emphasizes communication and societal perceptions surrounding sexuality. Krug also explores the effects of pornography and examines the troubling decline of sexual activity among young men, urging a return to self-reflection on personal values.

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ANECDOTE

Overcoming Anxiety

Dr. Krug recounts his struggle with anxiety as a child, avoiding situations outside his comfort zone.
A pivotal trip to Ukraine during high school showed him he could handle anxiety, changing his life's trajectory.

INSIGHT

Holistic Approach to Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction can stem from medical or psychological issues, sometimes beyond individual control.
Dr. Krug emphasizes a holistic approach, addressing both physical and relational aspects of sexual health.

INSIGHT

Shame and Communication in Men's Sexual Health

Men often face shame around emotional challenges related to sexual health, hindering open communication.
Addressing sexual dysfunction in relationships is crucial, regardless of the root cause, involving both partners in the process.

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This was such a good conversation! Dr. Krug has to be one of the most engaged and informative guys I've had on when it comes to sexual health. We cover the mind's role in healthy sex, balancing what you can and can't control in your sexual health, the surprisingly critical role of uncertainty and anxiety in sex, the physiology of erections and orgasm, how porn addiction works, the list goes on.

Dr. Shy Krug is a Clinical Psychologist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He specializes in sex therapy and sexual health in addition to sexual addiction. He also specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and couples counseling. His work has also led to a deep understanding of how mental illness can impact changes in arousal or sexual function

Dr. Krug mainly utilizes a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. He is also trained in Gottman’s Method of Couples Counseling, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

To ensure that an individual’s sexual dysfunction is not being caused by a medical issue, Dr. Krug takes a team-oriented approach and works closely with a team of medical providers. When working with a client who has a history of trauma, he also discusses the challenges of trauma-focused work and lets them know that it is common to feel more distress in the beginning of treatment to ensure they are ready to start talking about their traumatic experience(s).

He has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a B.A. in psychology with a minor in biology from Yeshiva University.

Connect with Dr. Krug

-Website: https://www.blueanchorpsychology.com/

-Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shy-krug-new-york-ny/400264

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