Sexological Impact of Social Media on Adult Relationships
IOSS at the ESSM Virtual Congress 2021! Watch the video recording of Evie Kirana’s presentation at the Round Table on Social Media.
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What to do when erectile dysfunction patients are too embarrassed to be honest with their partner
By Evie Kirana, Phd, FECSM (hon), ECPS Health psychologist- Sexologist Erectile dysfunction ED is a shared sexual disorder for both the men with ED and their sexual partners, but this fact is often underestimated by affected men or treating physicians.1 Partners usually feel puzzled and confused as they try to figure out what explains the problem. …
THE TALENT OF FLOURISHING WITH GENDER NON-CONFORMITY
THE TALENT OF FLOURISHING WITH GENDER NON-CONFORMITY by Francesca Tripodi It was such a touching interview with #EsbenEsterPirelliBenestad! They has shared their path through gender affirmation, from childhood to adulthood, with reference to significant others’ contribution and critical times in life. We have been inspired by their talents (there are many!) and inner resources, the …
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IOSS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2020
IOSS highlights from 2020 A new year is a powerful occasion. It’s a time when we reflect on our gratitude for the past and our hopes for the future. And it’s a chance to welcome a fresh start to reinvigorate our enthusiasm for chasing goals and dreams, our kindness and courage. With so much pressure …
How can a couple’s intimacy increase?
By Evie Kirana What characterizes intimacy within a couple relationship? How close we are or feel with our partner, our intimacy, is essential to any sexual relationship. Intimacy is characterized by: A. the mutual sharing of personal information, B. behaviors that consistently show a strong preference for each other and C. moments of verbal and …
Tips for Online Consultations by IOSS
Tips for Online Consultations by IOSS By Francesca Tripodi and Evie Kirana Now that many countries are going in and out of lockdown, sexologists need to be able to provide online therapy. IOSS would like to share a few tips for those that are willing to do so… Some countries require that the therapist is …
Alternatives to traditional sex
by Francesca Tripodi When it comes to sex, people tend to consider intercourse. It’s easy to get trapped into thinking that sex means one course of action: foreplay, penetration, and orgasm. But there are many ways to enjoy sexual pleasure. Lots of people have desires and needs that go beyond traditional ideas of intercourse. Sometimes …
Sexual relationships during the lockdown: adjusting sexual counselling and therapy to the restriction of quarantine
Sexual relationships during the lockdown: adjusting sexual counselling and therapy to the restriction of quarantine Evie Kirana and Francesca Tripodi Members of the ESSM Educational Committee Executive co-Directors of International Online Sexology Supervisors (IOSS) Introduction Since the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a pandemic over a new coronavirus which causes an illness known as …
A beautiful gift from Uruguay
A beautiful gift from Uruguay IOSS received a beautiful gift from Uruguay! Thirty sexologists from Uruguay made a video describing their experience attending the Kick off classes on Male Sexual Dysfunctions and the Kick off classes on Female Sexual Dysfunctions! We are happy to see that our core drives are the same as yours: Being …
IOSS Core Values & Mission
CHECK IF IOSS IS WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR: IOSS CORE VALUES & MISSION THINKING DIFFERENTLY AND CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO Through IOSS we want to connect with people with whom we share the same core values. People who care about their clinical knowledge and skills in sexology; who want to do the best for …
