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7 Things You Need To Know About The New Sexual Health Clinic In Beirut
It was sexual health day yesterday! And the newly launched Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) clinic gathered media professionals at AUBMC to raise awareness about what the WISH programs stands for and offers.
Finally, a progressive and enlightened clinic that works to tear down the taboos surrounding sexual health topics in the country! Here’s all you need to know about this sexual clinic, a first of its kind in Lebanon, and in the region.
1. WISH doesn’t only cater to women.
It caters to both men and women seeking to maintain, promote, and enhance their sexual health. The program is led by the distiniguished OBGYN and women’s health advocate Dr. Faysal El Kak, backed by an extensive team of professionals such as Dr. Sandrine Atallah (Clinical PsychoSexology), Dr. Ali Taher (Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute), Dr. Farid Talih (Psychiatry), Dr. Brigitte Khoury (Clinical Psychology), and Dr. Basel Bashir (Urology).
2. WISH provides guidance on many sexual health topics.
If you’re facing difficulties of sexual nature regarding your body, your psyche, or your socio-cultural environment, don’t hesitate to consult a WISH specialist. Whether you simply have concerns or unanswered questions around your sexual identity, orientation, and/or your behavior or need guidance on how to seek medical assistance, the professional and dedicated WISH team will help.
3. WISH also offers sexual therapy.
The WISH clinic offers sexual therapy session for you and/or your partner. Sessions last between 30 and 45 minutes, and are individualized based on your needs and requests.
4. WISH makes talking about sex and sexual health issues easier.
All WISH medical professionals have gone through extensive sexual health training which means that the clinic fosters a completely safe space where you can address your intimate life and sexual health. The WISH team also hosts workshops and courses to train physicians in Lebanon to better tackle and understands their patients’ health.
5. WISH also offers sex education.
Yes, the clinic is planning to go to schools and universities to raise awareness on sexual health and identity, in collaboration with NGOs like Marsa and Abaad.
6. Confidentiality matters.
The specialists strictly respect their patient’s privacy and confidentiality with all matters being treated with the utmost respect and professionalism.
7. How can I reach the clinic?
Call the Women’s Health Center on 01/749209 for any question you may have!
Finally, a progressive and enlightened clinic that works to tear down the taboos surrounding sexual health topics in the country! Here’s all you need to know about this sexual clinic, a first of its kind in Lebanon, and in the region.
1. WISH doesn’t only cater to women.
It caters to both men and women seeking to maintain, promote, and enhance their sexual health. The program is led by the distiniguished OBGYN and women’s health advocate Dr. Faysal El Kak, backed by an extensive team of professionals such as Dr. Sandrine Atallah (Clinical PsychoSexology), Dr. Ali Taher (Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute), Dr. Farid Talih (Psychiatry), Dr. Brigitte Khoury (Clinical Psychology), and Dr. Basel Bashir (Urology).
2. WISH provides guidance on many sexual health topics.
If you’re facing difficulties of sexual nature regarding your body, your psyche, or your socio-cultural environment, don’t hesitate to consult a WISH specialist. Whether you simply have concerns or unanswered questions around your sexual identity, orientation, and/or your behavior or need guidance on how to seek medical assistance, the professional and dedicated WISH team will help.
3. WISH also offers sexual therapy.
The WISH clinic offers sexual therapy session for you and/or your partner. Sessions last between 30 and 45 minutes, and are individualized based on your needs and requests.
4. WISH makes talking about sex and sexual health issues easier.
All WISH medical professionals have gone through extensive sexual health training which means that the clinic fosters a completely safe space where you can address your intimate life and sexual health. The WISH team also hosts workshops and courses to train physicians in Lebanon to better tackle and understands their patients’ health.
5. WISH also offers sex education.
Yes, the clinic is planning to go to schools and universities to raise awareness on sexual health and identity, in collaboration with NGOs like Marsa and Abaad.
6. Confidentiality matters.
The specialists strictly respect their patient’s privacy and confidentiality with all matters being treated with the utmost respect and professionalism.
7. How can I reach the clinic?
Call the Women’s Health Center on 01/749209 for any question you may have!
