'Be our ally': Sex therapist speaks about sexual wellness in women and how men can help

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To mark International Women's Day on March 8, AsiaOne will be spotlighting inspiring women from different walks of life. You can find them all here. Being a sex therapist, Dian Handayani's profession easily doubles up as an icebreaker when meeting strangers.

Being a sex therapist, Dian Handayani's profession easily doubles up as an icebreaker when meeting strangers.

Dian, who is in her 40s, is clearly passionate about her work but interestingly, her journey to this role wasn't a linear one.Dian studied art therapy at Lasalle College of the Arts and after her graduation, her career, she recounted, was fairly smooth sailing.Recounting the exact moment, she mentioned that it was simply a case of being "hungry for something different"."I began looking into the impact of body image and shame ," Dian said.

To her, it's more accurate to understand her role as a healthcare professional who is trained to help people with issues related to sex. Dian's role as a sex therapist is to help her clients navigate this frustrating path in order for them to "befriend their own body".

 

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