Sexual Health & Medicine
Collaborative, evidence-based approach to diagnose, treat, educate and optimize health
A collaboration between the MetroHealth System and Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling
The Comprehensive Sexual Health Center is dedicated to a collaborative, evidence-based approach to diagnose, treat, educate and optimize the sexual health and wellness of all people.
Our team includes Sex Therapists, Sexual Medicine Clinicians and Pelvic Floor Therapists.
Together, we work to evaluate and treat individuals with sexual-desire, arousal, orgasm and pain concerns. As an LGBTQ+ affirming clinic, we are here for everyone.
Make an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, call 216-778-4391 and choose option 1.
Sexual Medicine Clinicians
- Determine whether medical conditions and/or medications contribute to sexual concerns
- May perform a physical exam to assess or order appropriate labs and tests
- May refer you to other clinical specialists
- Provide prescription medications or other therapeutic recommendations
- May perform surgical procedures as needed
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
- Evaluate for medical conditions that may be affecting pelvic muscles
- Evaluate how the pelvic muscles could cause or be associated with other medical conditions
- Perform an external exam of muscles, nerves and bones
- May perform an internal vaginal or rectal exam to identify the specific areas leading to presenting condition
- Use manual therapy and exercise to re-educate the muscles and nerves
Sex Therapists
- Offer individualized counseling to address clients’ concerns
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ sexual concerns, psychological factors and relationship dynamics
- Provide couples therapy to improve communication, intimacy and sexual satisfaction within relationships
- Collaborate with clients to set achievable goals and milestones
Areas of Focus
May include but are not limited to:
- Anorgasmia
- Arousal/orgasm disorders
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Dyspareunia
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kink-affirming
- LGBTQ+ identities
- Orchalgia
- Overactive pelvic floor
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Peyronie's disease
- Premature ejaculation
- Sexual pain
- Underactive pelvic floor
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
Sexual Health Concerns
More than 40% of adults report a problem or concern regarding sex at some point in their life.
Sexual function, response and attitude are influenced by mental health, social and environmental factors, family, religion and relationship dynamics from past and current partners.
Sexual dysfunction is a complication in one or more of the sexual response cycles or sexual pain that causes distress.