Sex and sexuality are important factors in overall health but are often neglected in our health practises. Noongar woman, Dr Jessica Wade is on a mission to change that, working with clients to approach their sex lives the same way they might address their fitness. Join Dr Mikayla Couch and Dr Jessica Wade as they discuss sexuality from a holistic perspective. This episode contains references to sexual practises.

Dr Jessica Wade is a Noongar woman now living on Bundjalung country. She is a medical doctor and clinical sexologist, who has a deep passion for sexual health, women's health, and mental health.

Dr Jess brings a holistic approach to her work, aiming to create a safe space for people to explore their sexuality and reclaim their pleasure.

Our bodies are designed to experience pleasure. Every cell in our body is working for us to seek pleasure and to experience pleasure.

Dr Jessica Wade

She's passionate about exploring the deeper and complex aspects of sexuality and helping individuals understand and overcome any traumas or issues they may have.

Sex and sexuality is put on the back burner. Not many people actively go out and be like, I want to intentionally spend time working on my sexual health and my intimacy and my connection and my relationships and my love. And it's so important.

She also emphasises the importance of open conversations about sex and relationships, both within couples and between parents and children.

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Dr Jessica Wade: A holistic perspective on sexuality

SBS NITV Radio

19/10/202329:11

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