Sexual Health Concerns with Dr Lori Brotto
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Sexual Health Concerns with Dr Lori Brotto

Sexual Health Concerns with Dr Lori Brotto

With Dr Lori Brotto, Bridget Wilkins (Chair) & Andrew Davidson (Chair)

Join Dr. Lori Brotto, a leading authority in women’s sexual health, for an in-depth workshop exploring innovative, evidence-based treatments for sexual health concerns. As both a Psychologist and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and holding a Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health, Dr. Brotto offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective that bridges psychological and physiological care.

This workshop focuses on three main areas of concern for clinical practice including low sexual desire, female sexual pain, and male sexual concerns—issues that frequently require an integrated approach. Dr. Brotto will present the latest research and demonstrate how mindfulness, a proven intervention, can be effectively introduced into therapeutic practice particularly as there has been  a lack of evidence-based pharmacological approaches that are accessible and feasible for women with low sexual desire. Lori considers both psychological and physiological perspectives.

Psychotherapists across all modalities will benefit from insights into using mindfulness to treat sexual desire and arousal disorders, with practical applications supported by case studies and experiential learning.

This event is skilfully faciliated by Bridget Wilkins and Andrew Davidson co-leads for the Tavistock Relationships Psychosexual Training. They are also both running an in person workshop in Spring 2025, if you would like to join both Dr Brotto's event and the workshop please email us for a 10% fee reduction.

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Programme

Introductions with Andrew Davidson & Bridget Wilkins
Mindfulness and Sexual Desire

Low sexual desire impacts one-third of women across ages and cultures, and there is a lack of evidence-based pharmacological approaches that are accessible and feasible for this population. Dr Brotto will explore the background of why mindfulness for low desire, sexual interest or arousal disorder is effective and briefly review her preliminary research. Dr Brotto will look at concordance, particularly in women, and a successful case study and application of her work in a clinical context. This session will include a brief mindfulness practice.

Q&A and feedback on the experiential mindfulness practice
Break
Female Sexual Pain

There is solid evidence in favour of psychological factors as being involved in the onset and perpetuation of chronic and distressing vulvovaginal pain conditions.  This session will focus on the mindfulness-based intervention to support women who suffer from this condition. Dr Brotto will offer case studies demonstrating the efficacy of mindfulness with this client group.

Q&A facilitated by Andrew Davidson & Bridget Wilkins
Male Sexual Concerns

Although there has been substantial research and clinical interest in pharmacological treatments for male sexual dysfunction, there is also some evidence to support psychological approaches. Dr Brotto will discuss how a mindfulness-based approach can be adapted for men with situational erectile dysfunction, along with a couples-based approach to prostate cancer survivors with sexual difficulties and their partners. Dr Brotto will also discuss when to consider mindfulness in the treatment of situational erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, as well as the challenges and solutions when using mindfulness for male sexual health concerns.

Q&A facilitated by Andrew Davidson & Bridget Wilkins
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Dr Lori Brotto

Dr Lori Brotto is a renowned figure in the field of women's sexual health. As a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, she holds a Canada Research Chair, focusing on developing safe and accessible treatments for prevalent sexual concerns in women. Driven by a commitment to equity, she champions the use of digital health technologies to broaden access to these treatments.

Dr Brotto also serves as the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute, which has a mandate to advance women's health research. Her leadership supports nearly 500 members across the province of BC in their pursuit of knowledge in all aspects of women's health.

Recognised for her expertise, Dr Brotto frequently appears in the media, radio, and notable documentaries, including Netflix's "The Principles of Pleasure" and the CBC Gem network's "The Big Sex Talk." She has authored two mindfulness-focused books: "Better Sex Through Mindfulness" (2018) and "The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook" (2022), both published by Greystone Publishing.

Dr Brotto believes in the power of personal stories and lived experiences to shape science. In her role as a Registered Psychologist in BC, she works with individuals seeking to enhance their sexual well-being.

An advocate for women's leadership, Dr Brotto actively encourages young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM). She engages with the public on social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter (@DrLoriBrotto), where she continues to empower women and advance women's sexual health research.

Bridget Wilkins

Bridget Wilkins (Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Couples Therapist, Accred. COSRT, MBACP) is a couple and individual psychodynamic and psychosexual therapist and faculty staff member at Tavistock Relationships. She has responsibility for programming the centre’s Psychosexual Studies Certificate and for the Psychosexual Diploma. A former BBC producer, she retrained at Tavistock Relationships, completing their diploma in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy before training as a Psychosexual Therapist. She has a particular interest in the impact of emotional experience on both the body and the mind.

Andrew Davidson

Andrew is a psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist and has worked with couples for over 20 years. He is registered with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Andrew is jointly responsible for the Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy and teaches on the Psychosexual Certificate in Psychosexual Studies. Andrew originally completed his clinical training at Relate. He also worked for Relate National for several years, where he managed and coordinated the clinical training. In 2013, he completed an MA in Relationship Therapy at the Relate Institute. He then furthered his skill set by completing an MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy in 2018 at Tavistock Relationships. He also worked at an NHS Psychosexual Service in Bedford and has continued his clinical work as a visiting clinician at TR. Andrew has also worked in the corporate world designing psychological and educational training programmes for various blue chips organisations. Some of these companies include British Airways, Heathrow Airport, Zurich Insurance, Network Rail, BT, and BP, to name but a few. Andrew has been in private practice since moving to a small town near Milton Keynes in 2013. He has a particular interest in the effects of male low sexual desire on couple relationships.

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