Sexual Health Consulting
Sexual Health, Intimacy & Bodily Autonomy in Care Facilities

Sexuality, touch, and connection are vital at every stage of life. Yet they’re often ignored or mishandled in professional settings.

From assisted living facilities navigating resident intimacy…
To schools and universities tackling shame and porn literacy…
To medical clinics unsure how to support patients with sexual trauma or changing libido…

I help institutions address these sensitive topics with clarity, confidence, and care.
I remove the taboo and replace it with ethical, inclusive, and science-informed practices.

Enhancing Quality of Life Through Sexual Health Education
Sexuality doesn’t retire. And yet, conversations around intimacy, pleasure, and bodily autonomy are often missing from the policies and care practices in assisted living communities.

That’s where I come in.

As a sexologist and somatic educator specializing in aging, intimacy, and embodied well-being, I help senior living facilities navigate the complex—and often taboo—realities of sexuality in later life with compassion, clarity, and compliance.

Whether you’re facing challenging situations with residents, looking to create better policies, or wanting to train your staff to handle intimacy-related concerns with professionalism and respect, I offer expert guidance grounded in science, ethics, and deep human empathy.

Sylvie Barak
Why This Matters
Older adults are still human—with desires, needs, attractions, and emotional complexity. Ignoring this reality can lead to:
  • Increased loneliness and isolation
  • Conflicts between residents, families, and staff
  • Potential legal, ethical, and safety issues
  • Unspoken suffering and unmet needs
By addressing intimacy and sexual health openly and skillfully, your facility can improve resident quality of life, reduce caregiver stress, and create a more inclusive, human-centered care environment.
What I Offer
Whether you’re in the early stages or facing a specific challenge, I offer customized support:
Staff Training & Workshops
  • How to talk to residents about sex and relationships
  • Understanding consent in cognitive decline
  • Boundaries, privacy, and professional ethics
  • Common sexual health issues in older adults
  • Destigmatizing pleasure, self-touch, and desire in a safe way and setting
Policy Review & Development
  • Resident intimacy policies that balance safety and autonomy
  • Risk mitigation and staff protocols
  • Family communication strategies
  • Inclusive language & documentation
On-Call Advisory for Sensitive Cases
  • Case-based consultations for administrators or care teams
  • Support with difficult resident/family situations
  • Guidance on navigating ethical gray areas
Keynote Talks & Conference Presentations
  • Engaging, evidence-based, and thought-provoking
  • Tailored to your audience and facility culture
  • Includes stories, humor, and actionable insights
Let’s Talk

If you’re ready to take the awkwardness out of these conversations and replace it with clarity, care, and dignity, I’m here to help.

Let’s design a consulting or training plan that fits your facility’s needs and budget.

Email: sylvie@mysexandsensibility.com

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