Ep 105 Sexual Health in the Times of COVID-19

Apr 9, 2020

Today’s episode is about sexual health and may contain subject material and language that is not suitable for all audiences.

Hello everyone. Today, I am joined by Dr. Sonia Wright to discuss sexual health in the times of COVID-19. During this crazy time, you may be thinking that sex is the last thing you want to think about, but Dr. Sonia is here to tell us why it should be prioritized. She also offers many suggestions on communication, and working though emotions and anxiety during difficult times.

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My guest today, Dr. Sonia Wright, is a board-certified radiologist, trained sexual counselor, and a Certified Life Coach extraordinaire. She received her education from Stanford University, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic. She has also completed a training program in sexual counseling at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Dr. Sonia has completed life coach training programs from Brooke Castillo’s The Life Coach School and Learning Journeys and is a Certified Life Coach.

In this episode you will learn:

• How Dr. Sonia got into the world of sexual counseling and coaching.
• What her training entailed to become certified as a sexual counselor.
• Why sex should not be something on your “To-Do List.”
• How she counsels people in the comfort of their home on their schedule.
• Why Dr. Sonia feels that self-care is the start of positive change.
• Why it’s so important to communicate your needs to others.
• How she is helping her clients work though their emotions during COVID-19.
• What types of sexual intimacy you can share that are not just typical sex.
• What you need to be aware of regarding sexual activity during COVID-19.

Links we discussed in the show:

• Check out Dr. Sonia’s website at: SoniaWrightMD.com.
• Read up on NYC’s guide to sex during COVID-19 here.

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