therapy + education
“We all deserve to experience love and pleasure. There is no singular definition of what pleasure is and how we experience it. We each deserve the right to educate, define and explore ourselves and our sexuality."
World Health Organization, 2006a
sex, intimacy & relationship therapy
Sex and sexuality are essential parts of who we are as people. They encompass every part of our being and are part of what makes us unique individuals. As our sexual health evolves throughout our lives, self- knowledge and reflection are important aspects of helping us to realise our full potential. However, when it comes to our sexual health, we are not always equipped to fully explore and develop our sexuality due to various psychological, emotional, biological, cultural, and social influences.
Toya offers sex therapy that creates a safe, nurturing space for individuals and couples to explore and enhance their knowledge about sex, intimacy and relationships and all the factors that contribute to or take away from sexual fulfilment.
Some of the topics that sex therapy and counselling might include are:
Sexual health
STIs, IVF, conception, pre/postpartum, chronic illness & cancer, erection & ejaculation issues, vaginismus, vulvodynia, painful sex, menopause / andropause, ability /disability, trauma, sexual violence
Sex & sexuality
arousal, desire & libido, pleasure, sexual knowledge, using sex toys, contraception planning, performance & technique, intimacy, lack of interest in sex, sexuality & ageing, compulsive behaviours, LGBTQIA+, transsexual, transgender & gender nonconforming
Culture & society
communication & consent, making connections, societal expectations, body issues, sexual ethics, reigniting passion, pornography, cultural, spiritual & values integration, modern dating and relationships, polyamorous & ethical non-monogamy relationships, compulsive behaviours, sexual lifestyles (ie. fetishes, BDSM, kinksters & sexworkers)
education
Toya provides a selection of educational workshops and creative arts experiences on sexuality education, relationships and pleasure which can be tailored to suit different audiences. Find out what workshop is on next, or request a custom workshop for your group.