Navigating Intimate Pain: When Sex Hurts
Description:
OPD Points: 10
Discover how to effectively support clients experiencing sexual pain in this comprehensive four-week course. Through weekly lectures and small-group practice sessions, you’ll learn about various pain conditions, their physiological and psychological origins, and practical intervention strategies. The course covers everything from vulva/vaginal arousal systems to breaking the fear/pain cycle, while emphasising the crucial roles of safety, consent, and communication in treatment. Drawing from nearly two decades of clinical experience, Tanya provides you with the knowledge, language, and tools to help your clients navigate intimate pain with confidence. Payment plans and scholarships available.
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Learning outcomes:
- Understanding vulva/vaginal arousal systems and pleasure physiology
- Breaking the fear/pain cycle
- Medical and psychological causes of sexual pain
- Practical treatment approaches and interventions
- Communication strategies for working with clients and their partners
- Creating safety and incorporating consent in treatment
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Presenter / Provider:
Tanya Koens
Presenter Qualifications:
Graduate Diploma Health Sciences (Sexual Health) – University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Australian College of Applied Psychology
Masters of Business, Marketing – University of Technology, Sydney
Certified Somatic Sex Educator – Institute of Somatic Sexology
Certified Sexological Body Worker – Institute of Somatic Sexology
Urban Tantra Graduate – Barbara Carellas
Tanya Koens has run a busy practice for almost 20 years and works across many different presenting concerns and client bases. Tanya is known for her ability to give language to tricky topics; her inclusive, kind approach; and her understanding of how sex and sexuality affect many areas of people’s lives. She is a passionate pleasure activist and works with people to improve their communication, relationships, and sex lives.
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Book your place at https://www.pleasureloverelating.com/navigating-intimate-pain
Save $760 when booking all four courses in the series
Payment plans and BIPOC/disability scholarships available