Sexual Function
Sexual concerns with arousal, desire, orgasm, and pain are very common in women. Gynecologists can help women with many of these issues. Gynecologists also work with family doctors, physiotherapists, counsellors, and psychiatrists to help women in these areas. Here are some resources on sexual function.
Dr. Marjon Blouw is a family physician and sexual medicine expert in Victoria (http://blouw.moneomed.com). She requires a referral from your family doctor or walk in clinic.
Websites
BC Centre for Sexual Medicine (with referral form)
- https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/about/divisions-programs/sexual-med
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
North American Menopause Society
- www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online
American Sexual Health Association
Books
•“Come As You Are” –Emily Nagowski
•“Mating in Captivity” –Esther Perel
•“Better Sex Through Mindfulness” –Lori Brotto
•“A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex” –Laurie Mintz
•“Becoming Cliterate” –Laurie Mintz
• “Magnificent Sex” - Peggy Kleinplatz
• “Trans Sex” - Lucie Fielding
Podcasts
•“Where Should We Begin” –Esther Perel- Spotify
•“Sex + Health”–American Sexual Health Association (SoundCloud)
•“Sex Ed with DB” –Google Podcasts/Spotify
•“Foreplay Radio; Couples and Sex Therapy” –Apple Podcasts/Spotify
•“Sex with Emily” - Apple Podcasts/Spotify
•“Sex with Dr. Jess” –Spotify
•www.savagelovecast.com - Dan Savage
Local Sex Therapists
Westcoastsextherapy.com- Vancouver
•CarolinKlein and Jason Winters
Janeweatherbe.com–Victoria
Imagovictoria.com–Victoria
•Shelley Gordon
Amygordichukcounselling.com–Victoria
Healthyrelationshipsbc.com- Victoria
•Johanna Morrison and Johanne Saraceno