Clinical Sexology – Eastern Health 

Address: 760 Topsail Road (Mount Pearl Square) 

Tel: (709) 777-3786
Fax: (709) 777-5170 
Website: https://mha.easternhealth.ca/adults/clinical-sexuality/ 

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 
    • Gender identity and transitioning
    • Atypical sexual interests and paraphilias
    • Sexual orientation concerns
    • 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