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Vertica's team of experts shares with you knowledge from a variety of areas related to sexual function, medical findings, statistics and information from the world's leading medical research institutes.

Specialist Sexologist, Clinical Social Worker, and specialist in emotional, sexual and couples therapy. Certified and recognized by ISST (Israeli Society for Sex Therapy). Anat holds more than 20 years of experience in the field, and currently manages a private clinic in Herzliya. In the past she worked for many years as the Clalit HMO Regional Sexologist and established the sexual therapy unit at the Ministry of Health branch in Netanya. Anat integrates a diversity of therapeutic tools in her professional activities, believes in the body-mind connection, and in a results focused approach. Therapy begins with a thorough understanding of the problem’s origin. This allows finding the optimal solution for the individual and the couple. The therapeutic method relates to the emotional and behavioral aspects, and provides practical exercises, identifying and changing norms of thinking, and working on the couple and sexual relationship.

PhD in Social Work and Certified Sexual Therapist. Facilitating individuals and couples coping with difficulties in all things sex related (function, identity, preferences, trauma, insufficient sexual education, etc.). For over 14 years I have been active in the field of sexuality and deficiencies in diverse frameworks, such as the Sexual Assault Assistance Center, Open Door, The Journey Center and more, being areas I delved into as part of my doctoral studies. My research dealt with the social structuring of sexuality among with impairments compared to women without. The results were surprising and very encouraging. Sexuality is an inherent part of life. Sex is a physical need but primarily it is an emotional one. It adds spice to our a person’s daily life. This varied and rich field led me to professional clinical specialization, and researching it in depth not only as part of my doctoral studies but in additional areas of research. Over the past few years I have assisted hundreds of individuals and couples in finding and expressing their potential in quality couplehood and sexuality. Mostly, I assisted my clients with finding opportunities to choose and enjoy.

Personal and couples sex mentoring. Professionally facilitating individual and couples processes for the past 6 years, particularly those focusing on sexuality such as disparate desire, functional difficulties, early ejaculation, difficulty in reaching orgasm, performance anxiety, and more. The mentoring process identifies and changes automated norms of behavior (habits) which hold you back from achieving your goals while providing you with tools and practical exercises that can be independently applied at home. A broad range of tools is provided to empower the individual ‘s and couple’s sexual pleasure. Aged 37, in a happy and desire filled couple relationship for the past 12 years, with 2 very sweet children. Certified mentor with a degree in communication and couples consultancy from Bar Ilan University.

Ori Gidor is professional medical content writer, holding a BSc in Health Sciences (clinical pathway), a BSc in Clinical Herbalism and an LLB degree. She has over a decade-long experience of writing about a wide array of topics related to the medical, health, medical cannabis and life sciences domains.

Her academic credentials and clinical training in a university hospital and poly-clinic have contributed to Ori’s familiarity with the relevant medical, scientific terminology and her ability to conduct database research and critically evaluate research papers.