Sexual Medicine is a branch of healthcare that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions that affect sexual health — including problems with desire, arousal, performance, pain, or satisfaction — in both men and women.

Common issues include:
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Premature Ejaculation
Delayed Ejaculation
Low Sexual Desire
Performance Anxiety or Psychogenic Impotence

No. More than 90 % of  sexual problems have a psychological or relational component — including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship conflicts. A psychiatrist trained in sexual medicine evaluates both mind and body factors.

Yes. Certain antidepressants, antihypertensives, and diabetes medications can affect libido, arousal, or erection. Your doctor can adjust doses or suggest safer alternatives.

Diagnosis includes:
A detailed sexual and medical history
Physical examination if required
Psychological assessment
Hormonal or blood investigations (when indicated)
Couple or partner interviews (if relevant)

Treatment depends on the cause and may include:
Counselling and Sex Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Couples or Marital Therapy
Medication for Sexual Function
Hormonal Treatment (when indicated)
Lifestyle Modifications (sleep, exercise, diet, stress reduction)

Yes — most sexual problems are treatable and often reversible with professional help. Early consultation gives better outcomes.

Absolutely. All sessions and medical records are kept strictly confidential. Your privacy is fully respected under medical ethics and law.

Yes. Depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, and body-image concerns can significantly affect sexual desire and satisfaction. Treating these underlying issues often improves sexual functioning.

In many cases, yes. Joint sessions help understand mutual expectations and improve communication, which enhances therapy effectiveness.

In many cases, yes. Joint sessions help understand mutual expectations and improve communication, which enhances therapy effectiveness.

Extremely common — studies show that up to 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women experience a sexual difficulty at some point in life. Most do not seek help due to stigma or embarrassment.

You should seek professional help if you:
Have persistent difficulty in sexual performance or satisfaction
Feel anxious or avoid intimacy
Experience pain or discomfort during sex
Notice a loss of sexual desire or confidence