Dr King’s straight up approach to erectile dysfunction

Media Release
4th February 2011

Dr King’s straight up approach to erectile dysfunction

“The more you smoke the less you poke” is just one of the provocative catch phrases Dr King came out with at a seminar on sexuality and prostate cancer held recently in Auckland.

Dr King is an internationally acclaimed sex educator, therapist and best-selling author who was brought from her Sydney base to New Zealand shores by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. As part of engaging seminar on male sexuality and sexual function, Dr King addressed the issues that men who have had treatment for prostate cancer often face in relation to erectile dysfunction and offered encouraging and practical solutions to the New Zealand men and women in attendance.

According to Dr King, “Many couples are unprepared for the changes to sexual function that accompany treatment for prostate cancer. Most men who are treated for prostate cancer will experience a decline in erectile function and this can be distressing for both partners. The good news is that there is a range of treatments available to help couples get their sex lives back on track. ”

With one in ten New Zealand men experiencing prostate cancer in their lifetime, the issue of prostate health and sexual function is one of particular relevance, despite its ‘taboo’ status.

As well as 30 years clinical experience, Dr King has an extensive background as an educator in sexual medicine internationally. Dr King is also a best-selling author and in 2002 was honoured with the International Society of Sex and Impotence Research’s 20th anniversary award for her work in raising global awareness of sexual issues.

“When prostate cancer is diagnosed the first concern is usually one of survival. Once treatment has commenced men and their partners often worry about quality of life issues like erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, dry ejaculation and incontinence. Couples who know what to expect and who are aware of the treatment options have the best chance of preserving an active sex life. The key is to be informed.”

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