Today, we are going to take you on a journey exploring the intersection of eating disorders and sexuality. This episode will not only be helpful for clinicians but also for people who have struggled to experience pleasure in their body stemming from complicated relationships with food and body image. We sit down with Kelli Young, the only Certified Sex Therapist in Canada with a combined expertise in the field of eating disorders and sexuality. Kelli has worked in the field of Eating Disorders for more than 30 years, both in the public and private sectors. She has authored publications in professional journals and popular media, and she has presented internationally on topics related to eating disorders, couples, and sexuality. Kelli has a private practice in Toronto focused on relationship therapy and sex therapy. Are you ready to discover ways to support others or rediscover your own path to pleasure after navigating a complex relationship with food? Let's begin.
Show notes:
Eating Disorders versus Disordered Eating
Eating Disorders happen across genders
Common types of disorders
Survival vs Sex
Trauma history
Vaginismus
Pelvic pain
Eating disorders and their impact on relationships
Reclaiming your relationship with your body and pleasure
Where to find Kelli Young:
https://kelliyoungtherapy.com/
Support for Eating Disorders:
https://nedic.ca/
