Men’s & Women’s Sexual Health

Sexual Wellness

Your sexual health is part of your overall health.

Sexual wellness is about more than sexual activity. It includes your physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being as it relates to sexuality and intimate relationships. The World Health Organization recognizes sexual health as part of overall health and well-being and emphasizes positive, respectful, safe sexual experiences. [who.int], [who.int]

What Is Sexual Wellness Care?

Sexual wellness care provides a private, respectful setting to discuss concerns about your sexual health.

Sexual health concerns can include sexual function as well as reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, relationships, and other aspects of sexual well-being. [who.int]

Your provider can help identify concerns and discuss appropriate treatment options based on your individual health and needs.

When Should I Talk to My Provider?

Consider starting a conversation if you are experiencing concerns such as:

Changes in sexual desire

Changes in sexual function

Sexual health concerns that are affecting your well-being

Questions about sexually transmitted infections or reproductive health

Emotional or relationship concerns related to sexual health

Sexual dysfunction is one of the health concerns included within the broader field of sexual wellness. [who.int]

What Are the Benefits of Seeking Treatment?

The goal of sexual wellness care is to understand what is affecting you and address your individual concerns.

Depending on the underlying issue, care may include education, counseling or medical treatment. The World Health Organization specifically includes education and counseling related to sexuality and relationships, sexual function, and psychosexual counseling within sexual health and well-being. [who.int]

Seeking care can give you an opportunity to:

Better understand your sexual health

Discuss sexual-function concerns with a healthcare professional

Identify appropriate care for your individual needs

Receive education and counseling when appropriate

Address sexual health as part of your overall well-being

Sexual Wellness Is Personal

There is no single definition of what your intimate life should look like. Sexual wellness care should focus on your health, comfort, concerns, values, and personal goals.

You deserve to be able to ask questions about your sexual health without embarrassment or judgment.

Start the Conversation

You don't have to feel embarrassed about asking for help.

If changes in your sexual health are concerning you or affecting your quality of life, consider talking with your healthcare provider.

Together, you can discuss your symptoms, overall health, and goals and determine what evaluation or treatment may be appropriate.

Lighthouse Wellness Clinic

Whole-person care. Personal conversations. Individualized treatment.

Common Sexual Wellness Treatment Options

Sexual wellness treatment is personalized to you. Your healthcare provider will consider your symptoms, medical history, medications, hormone levels when appropriate, and personal goals before recommending treatment.

Treatment may include:

Hormone Evaluation & Treatment

Hormonal changes can sometimes contribute to sexual concerns. For men with confirmed testosterone deficiency, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be an option. [mayoclinic...system.org]

For women, hormonal changes associated with menopause can contribute to vaginal dryness and other symptoms, and your provider can discuss appropriate treatment options based on your individual health needs. [mayoclinic.org], [mcpress.ma...clinic.org]

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

For men experiencing erectile dysfunction, treatment depends on the cause. Options can include lifestyle changes, addressing contributing medical conditions, counseling, and prescription medications such as PDE-5 inhibitors. [mayoclinic.org], [mayoclinic...system.org]

Vaginal Dryness & Discomfort

Lubricants may help decrease friction and discomfort during sexual activity, while vaginal moisturizers can be used regularly to help manage vaginal dryness. [mayoclinic.org], [mcpress.ma...clinic.org]

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect both women and men and may contribute to pelvic pain and sexual concerns. Pelvic floor physical therapy can address muscle weakness or tension when it is contributing to symptoms. [mayoclinic...system.org], [mayoclinic...system.org]

Counseling & Sexual Health Support

Stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and other emotional factors can affect sexual well-being. Counseling with a professional experienced in sexual or relationship concerns may be incorporated into treatment. [mayoclinic.org], [mayoclinic.org]

Lifestyle & Overall Health

Your sexual health is connected to your overall health. Depending on the concern, improving physical activity, sleep, stress management, smoking cessation, alcohol use, or management of underlying health conditions may be part of your treatment plan. [mayoclinic.org], [mayoclinic.org]

Your Treatment Starts With a Conversation

You don't have to be embarrassed to talk about your sexual health.

At Lighthouse Wellness Clinic, sexual wellness care can begin with understanding your concerns and determining what may be contributing to them. From there, an individualized treatment plan can be developed based on your health and goals.

Feel better. Feel confident. Reconnect with your well-being.

Sexual wellness treatments are not appropriate for everyone. An evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional is important before beginning prescription medications or hormone therapy.