Sexology is the study of human sexuality and its manifestations. It studies all aspects of sexuality, namely sexual development, the mechanisms of sexual relations, sexual behavior and affective relationships, including physiological, psychological, medical, social and cultural aspects. We could qualify the sexological method as a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary or even transdisciplinary discipline. In this sense, sexology seeks to bring together and integrate in a common analysis and reflection all the data of various sciences (biology, psychology, sociology, physiology and more).
The role of the sex therapist is to listen, support, raise awareness and help treat people who are struggling with issues or questions about relationships, sexual or emotional distress. The sex therapist intervenes both individually and with groups of different people, from preschool students to the elderly population. Consultations can also be done individually or as a couple.
Sexuality is a very complex dimension for people and is an integral part of our life. It is present from the first breath to the last and is not reduced to genitality. It is therefore essential to know the different dimensions of our sexuality and use them to live a harmonious and fulfilling sex life with oneself and with one’s partner. A better knowledge of our sexuality promotes serenity and alleviates the fears and anxiety caused by the unknown. The sex therapist is here to guide you in this personal journey towards your sexual well-being.
Reasons of consultation
- Emotional / sexual difficulties in dating relationships (e.g., problems related to communication, intimacy, emotional dependency, excessive jealousy, etc.)
- Lack of confidence / self-esteem in sexual life
- Infertility
- Sexuality during / after pregnancy
- Gender disorders (e.g. transsexuality, transvestism)
- Atypical sexuality (e.g. fetishism, voyeurism, exhibitionism, etc.)
- Traumatic experiences (e.g. sexual abuse during childhood, adolescence or adulthood)
- Disgust/aversion of sexuality
- Body image problems
- Illness and sexuality
- Difficulties related to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)
- Sexual compulsion, pornography dependence, cybersex
- Questions about sexual orientation
- Breakup / divorce / failure in love
- Troubling sexual fantasies
- Vaginism (contractions that makes sexual intercourse difficult or impossible) and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse)
- Orgasm and excitement disorders in women
- Male sexual dysfunction: dyspareunia / premature ejaculation / absence of ejaculation / delayed ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction (complete absence of erection or insufficient erection)
- Sexual desire disorders
- Support for parents who wonder about their young’s sexuality
- Sexuality education for children and adolescents