EP166 - Sexual Orientation OCD with Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner

Welcome to episode 166 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Menije speaks with me about sexual orientation OCD, distinguishing between anxiety and sexual arousal and looking at what treatment entails.     Dr. Menije of Embracing You Therapy is a leading expert on OCD who is passionate about helping you be in charge of your life, not OCD. In therapy, her goal is to break the cycle and help her clients regain their power and strength. Dr. Menije works collaboratively with her clients to tolerate the comfort, the unknown, and the uncertainty. Dr. Menije knows that her clients are completely capable of busting out of their comfort zone, taking ownership of their dreams, and creating a new sense of self.     Dr. Menije is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, CA. She has been treating OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders since 2012. She completed the Behavioral Training offered by the International OCD Foundation’s Training Institute. She utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which are both evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders.       In This Episode You Will Hear:     What is sexual orientation OCD?  How many times this issue can go undiagnosed   Why sexual arousal to the opposite of your orientation doesn’t automatically make you gay /straight /bi   How does one distinguish between sexual orientation OCD versus being gay and in denial?  Looking at the issue of denial   How our sexualities are fluid and not set in stone   How can one distinguish between anxiety and sexual arousal?  What are some of the common misconceptions about sexual orientation OCD?  The role anxiety plays around this issue   What does the treatment entail?  Making sure your therapist is a specialist in OCD     Resources: How OCD Can Affect Your Sex Life Sex and OCD   Find Dr. Menije here:   https://embracingyoutherapy.com   https://www.instagram.com/dr.menije     Find me online:   http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care     Download my new ebook for free here:   https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/     101 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Hot  http://www.sexologypodcast.com/subscribe    Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy