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July 4, 2024 48 mins

Curious about sexology and the difference between a sex therapist, body therapist, sex coach and sex worker? Maddy chats with Aleks from The Pleasure Centre to explore why an individual or couple may seek sex therapy. Offering a safe and inclusive place, Aleks' practice is guided by multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Hear about the Sex Buffet and Queering Sex concepts and how to put pleasure and desire on the menu. 

This episode was recorded in September 2022

 

CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual trauma  

 

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Recommendations

The Pleasure Centre & The Science of Sex 

 

References  

Tanya Koens 

Matt Tilley 

PLISSIT model 

Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges 

Sapiens 

Schitts Creek 

 

Credits

Host: Maddy Stratten

Guests: Aleks Trkjula 

Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson   

Music:  Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) 

 

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