Sexual Health and Wellness
The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine believes that sexual health is vital to overall mental well-being. We strive to provide caring, affirming, and confidential services in an all-inclusive space that is supportive and free from bias. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary staff that is skilled in providing sexual health services to adult individuals and couples striving for a healthier and happier relationship with sex and sexuality.
What Areas of Sexual Health Do We Support?
- Absent or low sexual desire or arousal
- Compulsive or excessive sexual behaviors
- Difficulty achieving orgasm
- Difficulties with erection or ejaculation
- Genital and pelvic pain with sexual activity
- Intimate Relationship Issues
- Substance or medication-induced sexual dysfunctions
- Perinatal, postpartum, or perimenopausal sexual changes
- Sexual dysfunction related to sexual trauma
Our Approach to Attaining Sexual Health
- Non-judgmental, thorough, and thoughtful assessment and evaluation of your symptoms
- Individual sexual health counseling
- Couples and marital counseling
- Medication management and evaluation
- Treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions
- Collaborative and coordination of care with your RCBM team and external providers
What You Can Expect
- An initial sexual health assessment with a licensed therapist or medical provider
- Individualized and collaborative treatment planning and recommendations
- Referral to outpatient counseling and medication management if indicated
- Coordination of care with external health providers, if applicable
Sexual Health Program Patient Interest Form:
For patients who have been seen by an RCBM provider within the past 6 months, please DO NOT complete the form below. Please discuss your interest with your RCBM provider at your next appointment. Thank you!
If you are a New Patient to RCBM, please visit the “New Patient” link on the navigation bar at the top of this page and complete registration. You will select on the registration form that you have interest in the Sexual Health Program, and the site will automatically route you to complete the Sexual Health Program Interest Form.
FAQs
Why choose RCBM for sexual health support?
Here at RCBM, we are uniquely suited to treat complex conditions and provide individual treatment plans. When it comes to sexual health, many contributing factors can make our sexual health go awry. Our physical health, mental health, traumatic experiences, and life adjustments ALL can affect our sexual wellness. We offer interdisciplinary services that address your sexual health and much beyond that. We offer individual and couples counseling, medication management, comprehensive testing, medical nutrition therapy, trauma therapy, weight management, and much more that aim to treat your sexual health and the underlying factors that may be the cause of your concerns.
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What If I am nervous about discussing intimacy?
Sex is a taboo subject for many. It is natural to be nervous about discussing your intimate life with a healthcare provider. All RCBM sexual health providers take a non-judgmental approach to their treatment and prioritize confidentiality. Additionally, we offer secure telehealth services that enable you to receive care in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
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Can couples attend sessions together?
Absolutely! You can seek out sexual health services individually or as a couple. We see all couples, including those in LGBTQIA+ relationships and consensual non-monogamous relationships. If you are unsure if you should involve your partner or go individually for care, please speak with your sexual health care provider.
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Meet the Providers Who Offer Care for Sexual Health and Wellness
Aundreah Walenski-Geml, LMSW
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Megan Mio, BSMS, PA-C
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