Useful Links and Books
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NHS Websites and Links
https://www.alleast.nhs.uk/sexual-issues -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
Mental Health
https://apps.nhslothian.scot/files/sites/2/SilverCloud-Patient-Information-Leaflet.pdf
https://onboarding.trydaylight.com/daylight/nhs/411#1/1
https://www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/391#1/1
https://www.healthallround.org.uk
https://services.nhslothian.scot/elpts
https://services.nhslothian.scot/mpts
https://services.nhslothian.scot/artspsychotherapies
https://services.nhslothian.scot/mentalhealthinformationstation
https://services.nhslothian.scot/wellbeinglothian/resources
Physical health
https://services.nhslothian.scot/edinburghfertilitycentre
https://services.nhslothian.scot/ecps
https://services.nhslothian.scot/maternity
https://services.nhslothian.scot/physiotherapy
https://services.nhslothian.scot/urologyphysiotherapy
https://services.nhslothian.scot/lcps
https://services.nhslothian.scot/lcps/information-sheets
https://reproductive-health.ed.ac.uk/pelvic-pain
https://www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs
Other Websites
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