Do you really know? What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?
Jan 12, 2026
Curious about sex surrogacy? It’s a therapy aimed at helping those struggling with intimacy and sexual challenges. While regulated and even funded in some European countries, it raises ethical questions and exists in legal gray areas. Discover who might seek out these services, from individuals facing sexual dysfunctions to those dealing with trauma. Learn how sex surrogacy differs from sex work and the therapeutic techniques used beyond just sexual activity. It's a fascinating look at a complex, often misunderstood topic!
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Surrogacy Can Be A Regulated Therapy
- Sex surrogacy is a regulated therapeutic practice in some European countries and aims to help people become comfortable with sex and intimacy.
- Joseph Chance notes it began catching on in the 2000s and can be covered by social security in places like Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Many Reasons People Seek Surrogacy
- People seek sex surrogacy for physical issues like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus or anorgasmia.
- Joseph Chance also highlights that disabilities or trauma can prompt referrals to surrogates to rebuild sexual functioning and confidence.
Film Example: The Sessions
- The 2012 film The Sessions portrays a disabled man hiring a sex surrogate to lose his virginity.
- Joseph Chance uses this film as an example of surrogacy helping people with serious physical disabilities.