"Do you really think this therapist can help us, honey?" Sarah asked her husband for what might be the fifth time.
"As I told you, Sarah, he comes highly recommended. It's worth a try, isn't it?" Hal asked her.
"If he can help us, yes. It's definitely worth a try. You know I love you, Hal. But ever since I went through menopause, I just can't seem to feel a sex drive anymore. And that's not fair to you, because I know you miss having sex."
Hal smiled at her fondly, rubbing her shoulder softly. "Yes, I do miss it, love. We're only in our early 50's and I was hoping that with our retirements, we could try to recapture the physical expression of our love that we both enjoyed so much."
"I'd like that too, dear. I really would. So, OK, we'll give this therapist a try and I'll try not to blush too much when we explain the problem to him. I hear he's much younger than we are, in his early 30s, so he may think that us 'old folks' shouldn't even be having sex anymore."
But with Hal's high hopes, and Sarah's shy trepidations, they kept their appointment. Doctor Matteo Cavallo seemed quite nice when they met him. He greeted them warmly and invited them to sit comfortably as they explained why they'd come to see him. At first, he didn't interrupt the flow of their words, just listening intently and paying attention to any non-verbal clues they were presenting in their body language and gestures.
Then he began to ask gentle questions, seeking clarification of some of the points they were raising. He also explained he was very aware of the hormonal changes that women experience during the postmenopausal period of time. When he addressed them as Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, he was pleased that their rapport had built up enough that they insisted that he please call them Sarah and Hal.
"I'd be happy to do so," he said. "Sarah and Hal, I see from the health histories that you filled out and sent to me before your appointment that you're both in excellent health. It also appears that you both have maintained a good physical appearance."
"I think I can explain that," Sarah ventured. "Hal has always had a great metabolism, so he eats what he likes, and never seems to gain weight. As for me... well... since I haven't been giving him the sex that intellectually I know that he needs, I decided that the least I could do is give him something attractive to look at. So I exercise at the gym, swim, take classes in yoga -- things like that to keep my figure trim."
"That's a very good attitude, Sarah. And it's working. I venture to say that people looking at either of you would find you both physically attractive. So it's not a physical barrier we're dealing with. In all likelihood it's a hormonal or intellectual issue. I'd rather not start with any changes to your hormonal balance, because things can quickly get skewed badly. I plan to start with the intellectual aspect, delving into what seems to be inhibiting your libido, Sarah. Since we'll only be testing if this approach will bear fruit, I'll only accept a token fee so you'll be comfortable making frequent appointments, at least to start."
Both Sarah and Hal nodded their understanding and acceptance. Sarah gladly made her next appointment for treatment. The couple left Doctor Cavallo's office with high hopes. Sarah told her husband, "At first I thought he might laugh at us, or make fun of our situation. But he listened so carefully, and showed us that he not only understands but is also sympathetic to our plight. That's what convinced me to try his course of treatment, especially since he's reluctant to try to alter my hormonal balance." Hal nodded his agreement and kissed her. She responded not with passion, but with a kiss that confirmed she loved him.
After they'd gone, Dr. Cavallo's expression transformed into a smirking grin. "This couple has real potential," he thought to himself. "Of course, it all depends on how susceptible they are to hypnosis. If I can succeed with her, then I'll give him a try. I'll have to give them both hypnotic suggestions that they never listen to anything negative about me, and immediately forget any negativity they encounter, even in the printed word. They'd drop me quickly if they learned that I lost my license in another state for malpractice and immoral behavior, which forced me to relocate to this far away state. I'll be much more careful this time, and slowly plant the suggestions extra deep." Doctor Matteo Cavallo was a patient man. He didn't need income from his 'practice' -- just needed to have his desires fulfilled. And for that he had to have two willing 'victims' such as this couple.
When Sarah arrived for her appointment, Doctor Cavallo was ready. He had sprigs of fresh lavender around the room, and hot water to brew the tea. In answer to her knock, he pressed the buzzer to unlock the door and called out, "Come in, Sarah. You're right on time."
After a little small talk to give her a chance to inhale the scent of the lavender, he brewed them some Lemon Balm tea. As they sipped, he said, "Now Sarah, I want you to relax, and imagine you're just having a quiet cup of tea with an old, trusted friend. Someone with whom you know you can share anything. And please call me Matteo. Since we're taking a mental approach, I'd like you to cast your mind back to the days in which you really enjoyed sex. When you and Hal made love often and wonderfully." His voice was soothing and friendly.
The lavender scents and the tea were relaxing Sarah, as intended. She snuggled a little more deeply into the comfortable chair, focusing on Matteo's open, friendly expression. In her relaxed state, she began to confide in him, blushing a little as she started to relate tales of the former spontaneous sessions of lovemaking with her husband. She was building up clear pictures in her mind. She smiled as she gave details of where they did it, positions they'd tried, the sights, sounds, tastes and scents she remembered as well as her feelings during these events. She didn't notice that her pussy was getting damp. She also didn't notice that Matteo, when he spoke, was speaking in a soothing monotone, causing her to relax into a state of light trance.
The doctor was elated to see her responding so well, and started softly planting some suggestions during a large number of these beginning treatments. With each successive session, he took her deeper into a hypnotic state. She was only allowed to tell Hal that the therapy seemed to be really helping, and that Doctor Cavallo was mainly having her focus on remembering the former times when she felt sexy and wanted sex. She was not to report the various exercises that she performed in his office. Like looking into a full length mirror and telling the woman she was staring at how sexy she looked. And that was only the first such exercise. The sessions continued.
