Counseled: How Sex Therapy Works
Anita talks to experts about how sex therapy can help people reconnect with their bodies and in the bedroom.
Embodied · Anthony Howard, Kaia Findlay, Anita Rao
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Show Notes
Anita's clocked hundreds of hours in therapy, and she's a fan. But there's a part of the profession she hasn't tapped yet: sex therapy. This kind of counseling is designed to support couples — and individuals — through challenges with their bodies and in the bedroom. Some experts join her to share how it can help people reconnect, plus she tests a smartphone app that helps folks broach uncomfortable sexual conversations.
Meet the guests:
- Dr. Lauren Walker, a registered clinical psychologist and an associate professor at the University of Calgary, talks about the role of sex therapy for folks with cancer diagnoses
- Dr. Donna Oriowo, a sex and relationship therapist based in Maryland, shares why she invites clients to work at the intersection of where their race meets their sexuality
- Zoë Kors, a consultant for the sexual wellness app Coral, shares how new technology is making sexual wellness more accessible