The Physiotherapist and Good Sex: The Physiotherapist and Good Sex: The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Male The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Male

Sexual DysfunctionSexual Dysfunction

Patricia WeerakoonPatricia WeerakoonDirector, Graduate Program in Sexual Director, Graduate Program in Sexual

HealthHealthUniversity of SydneyUniversity of Sydney

The Sexual ResponseThe Sexual Response

Sexual Desire

Arousal

Orgasm

The Arousal PhaseThe Arousal Phase

The Pelvic Floor plays an important role in Sexual Function

• Ischiocavernous muscle: Facilitates Erection

• Bulbospongiosus: Maintains Erection

The Physiotherapist role in Sex The Physiotherapist role in Sex TherapyTherapy

• Increased Sexual Satisfaction

• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

• Premature Ejaculation

• Sexual Pain Disorders

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patricia.weerakoon@sydney.edu.aupatricia.weerakoon@sydney.edu.au