9 of the best Australian sexologists and sex therapists to follow on Instagram
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN TRKULJA
WORDS BY ZEMIRA WHITEHEAD
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For many of us, sex was a topic we learnt about in vague, misinformed detail. It was passed along in the schoolyard, found via confronting Google searches or gleaned from painfully awkward chats about ‘the birds and the bees’. Even if you were lucky enough to have a parental figure open and willing enough to sit you down and teach you about sex, the conversation around this once-taboo subject has changed drastically in recent years.
Sex has moved to the forefront of public discussion, and with that has come an abundance of new information and a focus on the importance of sexual literacy. This is where sexologists and sex therapists come in. Sexology is the scientific study of various aspects of sexual behaviour, desires, and interactions, with a focus on research, education and counselling.
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Sex therapists usually specialise in providing therapy and counselling with a focus on practical solutions for deeper psychological issues. While the two are different, there is often an overlap between the roles and both are important in helping dispel misconceptions and reduce the stigmas associated with sex.
With a constant stream of readily available information on the internet, it can be difficult to find the right sources to fill our feeds. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Australian sexologists and sex therapists to follow on Instagram, so you can stay up to date on the ever-evolving world of sex.
Juliet Allen, she/her
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You may already know Juliet Allen, one of Australia’s leading sexologists, from her Authentic Sex podcast where she speaks on all things sex, pleasure and relationships. Juliet’s work takes a holistic approach to empowering men and women to embrace their sexuality and transform their sex lives.
Grace Crawford Smith, she/her
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Somatic sexologist Grace Crawford Smith’s work aims to empower and educate through movement, breath, touch and sound. Grace believes that exploring your sexuality is a lifelong process, which is why she wants to destigmatise the topic and help people feel less embarrassed about getting help from a sexologist.
Aleks Trkulja, she/her
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Sex, relationships and body image therapist Aleks uses her account The Pleasure Centre to share her six years of experience-based knowledge. Her videos, sex toy reviews and information slides make learning about your body and desires both fun and intimate.
Selina Nguyen, she/they
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Queer relationship and sex therapist Selina Nguyen is the writer behind Come Back to Bed, a website for pleasure-centred education. Selina’s writing covers sexual and gender diversity, mental health, non-monogamy and product reviews. Selina believes social media plays an important role in normalising therapy and sex education and has created a content-rich Instagram for anyone in need of a little sexual guidance.
Alice Child, she/her
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Somatic sexologist, sex therapist and sex counsellor Alice Child helps individuals and couples build a fun and exciting sex life. With a special focus on sex games and erotic writing workshops, Alice aims to help couples deepen their connection and navigate the inevitable sex and intimacy challenges that occur in life. Alice also works with universities to break down the taboo around sex education and help build a more positive and inclusive way of teaching.
Georgia Grace, she/her
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Sex toy brand Normal’s in-house sex expert Georgia Grace takes to Instagram to share informative and accessible videos on topics we’re often too scared to ask about like ‘Why anal feels so good’ and ‘Is it okay to ever fake an orgasm?’. As an expert in somatic sexology, Georgia focuses on embodied counselling and trauma-informed approaches to support individuals and couples in learning about their bodies, sex and sexuality. Her platform makes learning about sex fun and easy with relatable memes, educational courses and snippets from her In Bed podcast.
Edie Bartley, she/her
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Edie Bartley is a sexologist, psychotherapist and art therapist whose passion lies in creating a comfortable and playful space that fosters safety and acceptance within our bodies. Edie often shares mindful practices on her Instagram that you can implement into your daily life like art therapy, breathwork, gentle movement, daily reflections and affirmations.
Laura Miano, she/her
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Sexologist Laura Miano is the Co-Founder of Posmo, a sex toy concept store, and is known for her open and exciting discussions on all things toys, pleasure and intimacy. Her content includes guides to squirting, sex toy demonstrations and hacks to take control of your pleasure and love life.
Chantelle Otten, she/her
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Sexologist Chantelle Otten, the author of The Sex Ed You Never Had, covers all things pleasure, empowerment and kink. Her Instagram features several mini-series that break down common questions into easy-to-digest slides and video discussions. If you’re after a more intimate learning experience, Chantelle also offers courses and coaching sessions for sexual self-esteem, premature ejaculation and curating your dating profiles.
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