One day in the life of a sexologist myths vs reality When I tell people that I am a sexologist most often I see one of two reactions Eyes are expanding Wow this is probably your day Crooked grin So you do this all day right Well Let s dispel myths Myth No 1 The sexologist talks all day about poses orgasm and BDSM Reality 80 of the time is talking about anxiety fear of intimacy unrealized expectations self -esteem and guilt A little like psychotherapy but with an emphasis on the body feelings and intimacy And the poses well sometimes there are but this is not the session of the session Myth No 2 My patients are always sexually liberated people in latex Reality Most often these are good tired people in a sweatshirt and jeans who just want them to manage their proximity Men come with anxiety because of failures women-with resentment and misunderstanding couples-in the hope of feeling each other again Yes sometimes there are unexpected cases but rather these are jokes for a narrow circle of colleagues Myth No 3 A sexologist lives like a hero from an erotic film Reality Morning oatmeal coffee thoughts like so do not forget to print a training manual Day 5 consultations a break - a snack of banana in the corridor Evening working notes messages from customers with the phrase Sorry but you can question Night I dream not about sex but about blanket and silence Myth No 4 Sexologists know everything and are never mistaken in relationships Reality We are also people Complex feeling sometimes tired and imperfect But we have one difference we can reflect and admit that we need to work in a relationship You need to understand listen talk And yes I was also once angry and was silent Now - I try differently If my work looked as some people think I would already write the book 50 Shades of Reception In the meantime I just try to be useful to speak honestly and without a taboo Because sexuality is not only about how but also about why and with whom I wonder what you would ask the sexologist if there were no constraint Write in the comments anonymously or not - I will answer honestly And yes no question is stupid There is only one that you never set