About ten years ago, it was considered shameful to turn to one: it seemed stupid and a pastime for those who were going crazy with fat.
Now famous sexologists have appointments on Instagram for six months in advance, and courses are sold out on the day of the announcement. You will see here who a sexologist is and who needs one.
Who is this sexologist?
In developed countries, a sexologist is a doctor who specializes in solving problems in the area of intimate health. After six years of study at a medical university, a two-year residency, and a year of professional retraining, a specialist acquires the title of sexologist.
In Bangalore, this path is not so common, it is long and difficult, and not every doctor chooses it. Many “sexologists” in your country, at best, limit themselves to the psychological sphere, and at worst, they are people without the proper education who have completed three-month courses.
In this regard, in English-speaking countries, the ethical code that sexologists follow stands out. It strictly limits discrimination based on race, gender or sexuality, which protects patients from possible traumatization of doctors who trust them with their intimate problems.
In Bangalore, according to the Association of Sexologists, there is a certain limitation in recognizing only monogamous heterosexual relationships, refusing to include specialists with other opinions. Therefore, in Bangalore, the system of training modern sexological knowledge is only at the initial stage of development.
Working with a topic that is often considered taboo, sexologists face difficult and sensitive issues that require a special approach. Some specialists, despite having an academic degree and experience, can traumatize patients with their statements, while others may offer questionable treatment methods. Before signing up for a consultation, it is important to read reviews and analyze information on social networks about the chosen doctor.
Who and what does a sexologist treat?
The topic of visiting a sexologist in Bangalore is often perceived as something out of the ordinary, an occupation for extravagant individuals. There is a belief that issues of the sexual sphere are a personal matter, and everyone should solve their problems independently.
Inviting a third party into this intimate world is considered unnecessary, and in some cases, even excessive luxury. The usual image of a sexologist’s patient, as depicted in cinema, is often associated with a middle-aged woman who wants to revive her intimate life and save her marriage.
In films, she usually drags her husband to the sexologist’s office, where he, like a schoolboy, is embarrassed and shy, and after returning home, he begins to act as a circus artist to save the marriage.
A sexologist also provides invaluable assistance to people with disabilities, who often find it difficult to discuss their intimate needs in society.
Last words
There are situations in which a sexologist is unable to exert the necessary influence, such as severe depression, alcohol and other psychoactive substance use.
In addition, a doctor may not always be effective in the event of gynecological, andrological problems or general physical health, as well as when using medications that affect sexual function.
It is important to note that working with sexual life is not a universal solution for all relationship problems, and a sexologist does not have the ability to change a patient’s sexual orientation or gender identity.