Clinical Sexology – Eastern Health 

Address: 760 Topsail Road (Mount Pearl Square) 

Mandate:

To assess and treat a variety of sexual issues and concerns of individuals and couples.

Target Population:

Individuals and couples with sexual issues and concerns which have impacted their relationship(s) and overall quality of life.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

• Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality. 
• Clinical sexologists are trained mental health professionals that specialize in the assessment and treatment of a variety of sexual health issues and concerns of individuals and couples. These concerns include: 
  • Sex education and skill building 
  • Desire discrepancies 
  • Sexual orientation concerns 
  • Gender identity and transitioning 
  • Erectile difficulties 
  • Anorgasmia 
  • Rapid ejaculation 
  • Sexual aversion to touch, intimacy, sexual activity 
  • Sexual pain disorders 
  • Atypical sexual variances/paraphilias 
• When applicable, your partner may be asked to join the sessions. After the problem is discussed, they will inquire about psychosexual history focusing on: 
  • Early sexual experiences 
  • Previous sources of information on sexuality 
  • Past and current sexual behavior/interests/fantasies 
  • Level of sexual and relationship satisfaction 
  • Sexual orientation and gender identity 
  • Medical conditions and medications that may impact sexual functioning 
• They will then work with you to establish therapeutic goals and a treatment plan. 
• Assessment, treatment, consultation and educational services are provided on an outpatient basis. 
• Referrals are to be sent to Mental Health & Addictions Adult Central Intake  MHAIntake@easternhealth.ca