A person sees both a sex therapist and a surrogate partner to help develop a healthy self-concept and improve sexual functioning. It involves working with a licensed therapist and a surrogate partner to manage potential issues with intimacy.Īlso known as surrogate-assisted therapy or surrogate partner therapy, this treatment aims to help build self-awareness and skills in physical and emotional intimacy. Sex surrogate therapy is a three-way therapeutic relationship to help a person feel more comfortable with sex, sensuality, and sexuality.