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A good life includes sexual well-being, and sexual health reflects the overall state of the body. In recent decades, the ways we live and, especially, age have changed. While 50 may not be the new 30, it is also not the same as the 50 years of our grandparents. Quality of life has increased, sexual expectations have grown, and sexual education has also evolved. “If people reach their 60s in great shape and can live beyond 80 with a high quality of life, are they going to go 20 years without sex?” asks Dr. Cinthya Molina, psychologist and head of the new Sexual Health Unit at SHA.
“Sexual health used to be considered until the age of 50 or 60, but now the average sexual lifespan is longer. People change partners more often throughout their lives, they get divorced and remarry. There is a new life after 40 or 50,” confirms Dr. Rafael Navas, an expert in integrative and Hormonal Health at SHA.
Dr. Navas explains that sexual health is closely related to overall health. “It is a necessary element of vital balance and should accompany us throughout life. It’s not just about desire, but also how your body responds. For example, hypertensive and smoking men experience a decrease in nitric oxide production, and all of this has an impact on their sexual health.”
The new Sexual Health Unit proposes a proactive and innovative approach to sexual health, starting with a simple question: “From now on, questions about sexual satisfaction will be included in the clinical questionnaire, just like asking about blood pressure readings,” announces Dr. Molina.
“From now on, we will proactively ask all patients about their level of satisfaction, activity or inactivity in the sexual sphere,” says Cinthya Molina, psychologist at SHA and head of the new service.
It is common for women to consult about sexuality when they enter menopause and experience decreased libido and vaginal dryness, among other side effects that can affect sexual satisfaction. Men, on the other hand, usually seek consultation when they have a sexual dysfunction or when they have a new partner. The new approach aims to anticipate these moments so that both men and women can have smoother transitions when facing the inevitable changes that come with age in certain aspects of sexuality.
Sexual health will be addressed through a multidisciplinary approach. The goal is to optimize the foundations upon which sexual desire, self-esteem, and sexual function are built. Additionally, the patient’s hormonal balance, digestive health, cardiovascular system, and the side effects of any medications they may be taking will be assessed. Previously, sexual satisfaction was only asked about in the Healthy Aging Consultation. The idea is to approach sexual well-being as a matter of holistic health, which is the result of balance and proper functioning of the entire organism, encompassing physical, emotional, and psychological aspects.
For this innovative approach, the new Sexual Health Unit has brought together specialists from various medical fields. The core of the service is a comprehensive consultation to assess the patient, taking into account their physical, emotional, and psychological aspects. Based on this initial diagnosis, referrals will be made to other disciplines, such as gynecology and urology, regenerative medicine, or gynecological aesthetics.
State-of-the-art technology and non-invasive radiofrequency devices and fractionated lasers will be used to improve vascularization in the internal area of the vagina and collagen production. The unit also offers a treatment based on longitudinal shockwaves to address erectile dysfunction in men, as well as specialized physiotherapy sessions for pelvic floor strengthening.
Sexual well-being is more than having good sexual relations. It is a sign of health, balance, and happiness.
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