What is a Sexologist
Let’s talk about sex, baby.
Songs are sung, poetry is written and movies are made. We crave it, we envy those involved and we even pay for it. Sex is always there in the background, influencing our thoughts and behaviour but for goodness sake, don’t bloody well ask us to talk about it!
It does seem daft when you think about it, and yet, that’s the world we live in. Talking about sex, even with our intimate partners is something that most of us are simply too embarrassed to do.
So we keep it in. We brush it under the rug, and pretend the problems aren’t there. Forever walking through life without resolving that part of ourselves, our relationships languishing for fear of an awkward conversation.
Or until, eventually, we’ve had enough and decide to finally do something, like talk to a sexologist – or at least find out what on earth they do, and how they can help!
So, what is a sexologist?
A sexologist is someone who studies the science of sex, and how it makes you feel. We’ll help you identify your sexual goals and then with education, resources, tools and techniques we’ll help you reach those goals, and manage your sexual growth thereafter.
“They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered.”
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
A Sexologist generally has an undergraduate degree too, perhaps in psychology, medicine, nursing or social work, and then studies Sexology at a post-graduate level. For my part, I have a range of medical qualifications that support and improve my practice as a Sexologist.
My Qualifications
As a Nurse Practitioner I can diagnose and treat physical issues that my patients may be having, and as a Sexologist I’m attuned to the complex psychological aspects, that are often more important in resolving the issues.
As with all kinds of healthcare there are specialities within the discipline, and my particular niche is still very strongly tied to the reason I became a Sexologist in the first place, helping men recover sexual function after prostate cancer treatment, and restoring sexual health.
Eventually, I established the Restorative Sexual Health Clinic in Western Australia, and while I’m still based there I travel quite a lot, spreading the word to as many people as possible, and trying to get everyone to be a bit more honest with themselves, and their partners.
I’ve even been asked to review professional publications in this area now, and I couldn’t have been be more honoured.
- TrueNTH International Guidelines for Sexual Health Care in Prostate Cancer Survivorship’
By the University of Michigan
- ‘The Health Professionals Guide to Delivering Psychological Care for Men with Prostate Cancer’ (2021) By Suzanne Chambers, Nicole Henneka, Jeff Dunn.
Specifically design for men who’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this evidence based program is the only one of its kind in the world.
There are seven self-guided modules full of advice, information and exercises, and a step-by-step guide to getting you back in action as quickly as possible.
Once you get going it only takes 10 – 15 minutes a day, and there’s even things you can do, to get an erection straight away!
“My three-module online program is designed to empower you with the knowledge to address the root causes of Erectile Dysfunction and go beyond surface level solutions.
You will be guided through a range of treatment options which will allow you to take ownership of your Erectile Dysfunction recovery, and select the approach that feels right for you”.
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