Sexual functioning is influenced by much more than the sexual organs. It is influenced by the body, the mind, the relationship, lifestyle, stress, medications and circumstances of life.
Talking about sexual problems with a doctor can itself be difficult. That is why I do not begin a consultation by immediately asking a series of intimate questions. My first priority is to make you comfortable, establish trust and understand what has brought you to me. Only when you feel sufficiently at ease do I gradually begin discussing the sexual concerns.
You will never feel interrogated. I take a respectful and sensitive approach.
When you come with a family member or friend, I generally request them to wait outside during the private part of the consultation, unless there is a specific reason.
Your information is treated with strict confidentiality. Clinical records are maintained digitally with password protection and appropriate access controls.
Once I understand the concern, I look beyond the sexual symptom itself. I try to understand:
The answers help determine whether the most appropriate approach involves medical treatment, psychological intervention, behavioural strategies, couple-based work, lifestyle changes, specialist referral — or a combination of these.
My objective is not merely to treat a sexual symptom. It is to help the individual or couple understand the problem, reduce unnecessary anxiety and work towards a healthier, more satisfying and comfortable intimate life.
Sexual Medicine, in my view, begins with understanding the person — not just the symptom.