Clinical hypnotherapy (the use of hypnosis for clinical outcomes) can assist with various forms of sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, painful sex and anorgasmia (difficulty in achieving orgasms). It can also enhance sexual self-confidence, reduce stress about sexual performance, and improve overall sexual satisfaction. Clinical hypnotherapy is the use of naturally occurring hypnotic phenomena like just before you drift off to sleep, as a technique to facilitate positive change in your life. An induced state of deep relaxation and focus ..read more

From 2024, Dr Christopher Fox will be offering immersive and bespoke relationship therapy programs.  Also called immersive bespoke relationship marathons as one can last from one day to three days.  It can be office-based or location-based: Imagine going to the Whitsundays, Far North Queensland, Daylesford, or even Bali for three days of intensive relationship therapy! Immersive therapy or bespoke marathons offer an opportunity for partners to work intensively on improving their relationships.  Each marathon is tailored to the relationship’s goals.  An immersive marathon in ..read more

Polyamory, or consensual non-monogamy, has gained increasing recognition as a valid and fulfilling way to love and connect with multiple partners. However, like any relationship structure, polyamory relationships have their challenges. In this post, we’ll delve into the worries that can emerge from different situations. We will also explore strategies for addressing these concerns. Equally while maintaining a healthy and balanced polyamorous dynamic. 1. Understanding the Concerns A common concern that can arise in polyamorous relationships is when one partner has more intimate encounters than ..read more

Having sex with yourself as a trans+ person can be pretty overwhelming. Finding sex advice tailored to trans bodies is hard to come by if you don’t know the right blogs or zines to search. Plus, a lot of sex advice is often written with trans+ people as an afterthought. Some sex advice is so heavily focused on euphoria, where the sheer grandiosity of it all makes it sound like the heavens will part and the angels will sing every time you touch yourself, and if it doesn’t, you’ve done something wrong. Luckily, more information available now is more realistic and accessible. While we might not h ..read more

Introducing Ashley Macklin. Ashley has been with Sex Life Therapy for a while now, so was wanted to give him a formal introduction. Ashley has worked in community mental health, supporting those with addiction. He was interested in becoming a sex therapist before he even knew it was a thing!  Through his work, Ash provides a place to vent, explore and feel understood. He works mainly with couples and men and can be booked through our Collingwood and Frankston locations.   How did you get your start in psychosexual and relationship therapy?   I was interested in becoming a sex th ..read more

We often have people come to Sex Life Therapy concerned about low sexual desire or a loss of sexual desire. This includes couples who have mismatched desires. Low sexual desire or loss of desire is thought to be a “problem” that needs to be solved with the individual or the relationship. However low desire does not mean you are broken or need to be fixed. In fact, low desire is not static, and is influenced by several factors that I discuss below. To begin with we need to explore the outside messaging that affects how we view our own sex lives and desire. We live in society which promotes the ..read more

Date night is wonderful idea.  Date night communicates love for each partner from each partner.  When we make space for a date night, we make space for our partner; for our relationship.  It is a demonstrable way to show our commitment; our love; our want to be with our partner or partners. Date nights are one of the strategies people try when it comes to rekindling a relationship.  I often find myself sitting with relationships in therapy listening to partners talk about how they go on date night and it does not go to plan – they struggle with conversation; they fight – th ..read more

Introducing Alexandra Sutherland! She is our newest member of the Sex Life Therapy team. Alex has worked in community mental health and wellness for over seven years. Through her work, she provides an empathetic and holistic approach to many. We (including Alex’s dog) sat down over Zoom to chat. During, we spoke about how mental health affects sexual health, what it’s like being a big sex nerd and her favourite parts of working at Sex Life Therapy. How did you get your start in psychosexual and relationship therapy? I did my placement with Sex Life Therapy as part of my postgraduate degree in ..read more

Anal play and anal sex, like many sex topics are not often discussed. There are many myths about anal play: it’s immoral; it’s weird; only sluts do anal sex; anal sex is dirty; anal sex is painful; only gay men have anal sex. Spend a moment thinking about where your ideas about anal sex/play have originated. Much of what people know originates in social myth and messages. Good information is important when thinking about anal play. Anal play/sex can be fun, clean and wonderful when approached in a positive way. How Often do people Engage in Anal Sex? The Sex in Australia study published in 200 ..read more

Introducing Lily Reed – the newest member of the Sex Life Therapy team. As a psychosexual therapist and counsellor, Lily provides a whole-picture approach to her therapy. We sat down and got to know a little about Lily and how she’s been travelling. How did you get your start in psychosexual therapy? I got my start working in youth mental health and critical incident response. While I gained valuable experience through my work I wanted additional skills to support gender and sexually-diverse individuals with their psychological and sexual health and well-being. Growing up, sexuality education ..read more