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Webinar (Live) Event

Working with different libidos and sexual expectations

Overview

Learn to master the complexities of working with mismatched libidos and sexual expectations - one of the most common challenges bringing clients to therapy.

This practical course equips practitioners with evidence-based tools for supporting individuals and couples through desire discrepancy, covering everything from sexual personality types to negotiation frameworks.

Learn to distinguish between spontaneous and responsive desire, create effective sexual menus, and facilitate productive conversations about sex.

Inclusive of all relationship structures, including LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and ENM relationships.

PACFA and ACA approved.

Payment plans available.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand different sexual personality types
  • Understand differences in libido
  • Understand the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
  • Ability to coach couples to accept and work with difference
  • Frameworks and suggestions for couples to use when negotiating or talking about sex
  • Understand how personal, cultural, and global issues impact relationships and sexuality

Presenter(s)

Tanya Koens

About the presenter(s)

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Tanya has engaged in diverse and cutting-edge professional development with some of the world’s leading sex educators. This cumulative knowledge and experience are woven into simple, practical interventions.
In Tanya’s trainings, participants gain valuable knowledge and practical client intervention frameworks.
Tanya's workshops cover important issues, such as consent, sexual communication, relationships, desire discrepancy, sexual pain, and how to speak about sex.
Tanya will give you the language and skills to support your clients in navigating their sexuality, pleasure, intimacy, communication and relationships.
Standard: $700.00 ex GST
Payment plan: 2 x $350.00 ex GST

Certificates are issued upon completion of all course requirements and payment plan instalments.

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Webinar

13 Oct - 03 Nov 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm AEST

Organiser

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Pleasure, Love and Relating

Founded by Tanya Koens, Pleasure, Love, Relating offers inclusive, trauma-aware support for people exploring sexuality, gender, intimacy and relationships. Grounded in curiosity, generosity and kindness, her work honours dignity, equity, consent and autonomy, recognising pleasure as an important part of wellbeing. She helps people relate more consciously to themselves and others in a safe, affirming and non-judgmental space.

Contact: Tanya Koens