Organisations and Resources
You may wish to seek help and support privately. Although there will be a financial implication you will be offered an appointment quicker and with more flexibility e.g. evening and weekends.
There are many national and local organisations available; we have listed several as a starting point.
You can access information on these websites or self refer to the following organisations.
We would recommend that you work with a therapist who is COSRT registered. You can find out more here.
Psychosexual Therapy
College of Sexual and Relationships Therapy (COSRT) is a UK-wide organisation with contact details for private sexual and relationship therapists who are registered with and regulated by COSRT.
Bright Light Relationship Counselling – Provider of relationship counselling in Scotland, offering a range of services throughout the Lothians.
Relationships Scotland – Offer relationship counselling and psychosexual therapy at centres across Scotland.
NHS Websites
NHS Sheffield Psychosexual Therapy Service
NHS Barts All East Sexual Wellbeing Psychological Service – list of resources including videos on psychosexual problems
https://www.sexualhealth.cnwl.nhs.uk/useful-leaflets-and-links – See ‘Better Sex’ Leaflets.
https://www.sth.nhs.uk/patients-visitor-information/patient-information-leaflets/view-all-by-specialty/?i=Urology%20-%20Relationship%20Therapy – List of patient leaflets for exercises that are used in Psychosexual therapy
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder
The Association of Sex Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC) – A not-for-profit organisation that provides information and support on sex and porn addiction and compulsivity and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD).
The Reward Foundation – An organisation providing, independent information about CSBD, porn addiction prevention and recovery strategies.
Pain
Sexual Health and Wellbeing
https://sexualwellbeingforall.wordpress.com – Sexual problems resources for people with a penis and people with a vulva, lists of podcast, self-help guides and books
https://www.scarleteen.com – Inclusive comprehensive and supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults. Scarleteen is an independent, feminist, grassroots sexuality and relationships education media and support organization and website. Founded in 1998.
Books
Becoming Orgasmic
Julia R Heiman & Joseph LoPiccolo
Covers all aspects of female sexuality and aims to help women gain confidence sexually and enrich their sexual experience.
Come as You Are: the surprising new science that will transform your sex life Emily Nagoski An exploration of why and how women’s sexual anatomy works.
The New Male Sexuality Bernie Zilbergeld Very comprehensive book about male sexuality and the various problems men can encounter sexually which includes information and self-help exercises for men to do alone or with a partner.
Coping with Premature Ejaculation Michael E Metz & Barry W McCarthy Offers advice and practical suggestions for gaining control over ejaculation and improving quality of sexual experience.
Coping with Erectile Dysfunction Michael E Metz Combines information about both medical and psychological treatments for erectile dysfunction.
Sexual Awareness: Your Guide to a Healthy Couple Sexuality Barry W McCarthy and Emily McCarthy A guide to help with intimacy and dealing with common sexual difficulties as a couple.
Overcoming Sexual Problems Vicki Ford A self-help guide, based on cognitive behavioural therapy, to overcoming different sexual problems and improving sexual experience.
The Courage to Heal Ellen Bass & Laura Davis A powerful book about the impact of childhood sexual abuse and ways of dealing with the legacy of this experience
Broken Boys/Mending Men: Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse Stephen D. Grubman-Black Provides a frank discussion, describing the consequences of male sexual abuse and the ways that victims can find help in healing the pain