Sexual Health areas of specialisation include:

• Desire discrepancy (mis-matched libido)

• Low sexual desire (loss of libido)

• Premature ejaculation

• Retarded/delayed ejaculation

• Impotence/erectile dysfunction (difficulty in gaining or maintaining an erection)

• Performance anxiety

• Difficulty with orgasms for women

• Painful intercourse (Dyspareunia)

• Vaginismus (difficulty in achieving penetration)

• Female sexual arousal/desire

• Gender identity & sexuality

• Sexual orientation

• HIV/AIDs emotional support

• Intimacy

• Sexual abuse and its impacts

• Sexual compulsions

• Internet porn addiction

• Relationship difficulties

“Thank you for giving me a safe place to explore my sexuality” (Male, 27)

Often couples find it difficult to talk to each other about sex and this is where sex therapy can help. Tanya provides a safe, non-judgmental place to explore sexual problems or concerns.

There are many reasons for sex therapy and often people feel embarrassed seeking assistance. It may help you to know the following:

Female desire works differently to men and can contribute to mis-matched desire levels. Sex therapy can help couples explore their differences and develop working solutions to achieve a happy and balanced sex life and improved intimacy.

Research shows that up to 28% of women are unable to achieve an orgasm

Experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) is a part of getting older, up to 40% of men in their 40s experience ED and this figure rises to as high as 70% of men in their 70s.

Premature ejaculation can be treated with exercises designed to help men learn control and different sexual techniques.

SSRI Anti-depressants can affect sexual desire and stimulation. Some studies have shown that as many as 71% of females taking these medications experience a loss of desire and sexual stimulation.

Sexual addictions/compulsions affect approximately 7% of the population. This figure is increasing with the ease of availability of sexually explicit material on the internet.

Sometimes people need a helping hand to get them through difficult stages in their relationship, there is nothing wrong with this. Much better to get the problems sorted out than let them go unattended!

“I think every girl needs a Tanya in their back pocket.” (Female, 34)