In this episode we are talking all about sexuality, an often overlooked aspect of the human experience in our OT field. So we’re lifting the veil to develop a deeper understanding. We’re talking with Dr Sakshi Tickoo.
In this episode we explore:
- How to speak more comfortably about sexuality with individuals
- How sexuality relates to occupations
- The OTPs role in the scope of sexuality
- Sensuality
- Intimacy
- Sexual identity
- Gender identity
- Pronouns
- Sexual health and reproduction
- Sexualisation
- Sexual aids and assistive devices
- What to do (from a moral stand point) when you don’t agree with your client’s sexual decision
- And so much MORE!
Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/her) is a brown, queer Occupational Therapist and Sexuality counselor working in the areas of sexuality, relationships and mental health across lifespan. She is the founder of Sex, Love, And OT—an inclusive, educational telehealth platform that focuses on sexual rights and liberation through education, centering pleasure, and facilitating freedom of occupational engagement in sexuality for people globally. She is also the author of SexCare—a self-help guide designed for solo and partnered pleasure through the use of sensations and self-care routine.
Other aspects of her work include collaborating with other allies, advocates, educators and NGOs around the world advancing sexuality education and research, sex worker and assault and abuse survivor healthcare and advocating for sexuality in Occupational Therapy & Sciences across various practice areas and settings.
In her spare time, she combines her love for technology, art and sexuality through content creation, writing and curating resources on Instagram.
To learn more from Dr Sakshi click on the links below:
Instagram: @sex.love.andot
Website: Sex Love & OT
