Latest podcast: Let's Talk About IT: Breaking the silence on sexual difficulties

Sexual difficulties rarely arise from a single cause, but with hesitancy around the topic of sex, how can practitioners ask the right questions to get the conversation started? 

In this episode, Dr Michelle Woolhouse is joined by GP and medical psychotherapist Dr Anita Elias. They unpack the complex interplay between biology, psychology and relationships, drawing on Dr Elias' extensive work in sexual medicine and therapy.

The conversation covers common presentations such as dyspareunia, vulvodynia, vaginismus and erectile dysfunction, highlighting the clinical clues that can help differentiate physiological, psychological and relational contributors. Desire mismatch, performance anxiety and the orgasm gap are also discussed.

Finally, Dr Elias shares practical questions clinicians can use to guide assessment. This episode offers a nuanced framework for practitioners seeking to navigate sexual concerns with greater skill, confidence and clinical insight.