Vaginismus is a diagnosis usually given to heterosexual women whose vaginas go into an involuntary spasm causing the vagina to close so tightly that intercourse becomes impossible or extremely painful. It is easily reversible depending on the...
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Impact of ageing in male sexuality
Written by listed counsellor/therapist: Aoife Drury- BSc, MSc, PgDip, PgCert, Dip
In this piece I am specifically writing about men and the sexual changes that occur with age. This includes organic and non-organic factors alongside treatment options. There is a normal change in men when they age and often this is not something...
Alcohol dependency and sexual dysfunction
Written by listed counsellor/therapist: Aoife Drury- BSc, MSc, PgDip, PgCert, Dip
As most of us know, psychoactive substances are believed to be aphrodisiacs, but in reality they have damaging effects on all aspects of sexual function. The interrelationship of alcohol use and sexual activity is well established, but in reality it...
Talking sex in therapy
Written by listed counsellor/therapist: Marilyn McKenzie BSc, PGDip, MBACP, Couple’s Counsellor
Today, I'm talking SEX. When working with couples, sex should and will come up. In fact it should be talked about explicitly. We don't necessarily want to know blow by blow (excuse the pun) but we do want to know:
Are you having it? Do you...
Sex and chronic illness or disability
Written by listed counsellor/therapist: Selena Doggett-Jones (Relationship/Psychosexual Therapist, COSRT accred, MBACP)
In current times it can be very challenging for people to find the time for intimacy. Just as couples might head for bed they will check their phone or iPad looking at emails and social media sites. So distracted by news from friends or demands from...
What does it mean to be ‘kink aware’? There are many kink aware professionals, from lawyers to doctors and of course therapists. The term ‘kink’ refers to diverse sexual preferences, alongside lifestyles sometimes described...
Are your basic human needs being met in your relationships?
Written by listed counsellor/therapist: Heather Shipley CBT & Emotional Therapy Ad Dip FETC MFETC MNCS (Accred)
As humans, we all need water, food, shelter, identity, self-actualisation, self-esteem and love. These items may seen pretty basic to existing as a human being, but without them, everyday life can be very difficult. These elements help us to manage...
Football child sex abuse claims - Is counselling an option?
Written by Ellen Hoggard, writer at Counselling Directory
Since reports of child sex abuse in football were made public, more and more victims are coming forward. So far, over 300 ex-footballers have come forward, reporting traumatic incidents taking place during their younger years.
On 16th November,...
So when and where do we learn to have good sex?
Written by listed counsellor/therapist: Edmond Oreilly - MA, MSc, BACP Senior Accred. Individuals & Couples
So when and where do we learn to have good sex? A sexual relationship that lasts beyond the initial passionate lust of the early days. Perhaps all our relationships throughout our lives play their part in the development of our ability to be a...
Recently, I was kindly asked to speak at Hull and East Riding diabetes network meeting on the effects of diabetes on sexual functioning and relationships. On arrival in the foyer, I got myself a coffee and had a look at some of the...