In the US, couples have no reservations seeking non-medical counsellors for help with their sexual concerns.

Over here in Singapore, conventional sex therapy usually involves a trip to the gynaecologist, where the clinical setting is controlled and considered safe.

Recently it seems some women and couples are looking towards alterative sex therapies, according to an article in the November 2007 issue of Her World.

Such therapy sessions can involve a group of women or be in a more intimate one-on-one setting.

Debbie Lim, 38, a party organiser told Her World that she has put together some 80 sex workshops over 12 years.

A typical session could involve the women sitting in a group on the floor, with towels on their laps, surrounding their sex couch. Questions are asked and discussions held. Then vibrators are handed out, so everyone gets to practise and also to help the women locate their pleasure points, all under the cover of their towels.

Debbie tells Her World that the women who attend her classes range from brides-to-be, to women who can't seem to enjoy sex to those who seemly want a refresher course to improve.

There is also a local adult store that offers women classes on how to give their men a better hand job.

Chistina Low, 36, a tantra educator who trained and practised overseas takes the attendees on a road trip around the male genitalia.

She also conducts one-on-one coaching sessions, where she is present to show and watch where things go wrong and to instruct on how it should be done.

Can you really trust these self-styled sex gurus? Can their classes help or is it just gloried girl talk?
Check out the November 2007 issue of Her World for more.