Chantelle Otten

Chantelle Otten Lovehoney

Chantelle Otten is an award-winning sexologist and relationship expert. She is a bestselling author of ‘The Sex Ed You Never Had’, and a Bumble and Lovehoney Australia ambassador. She is also the director of the Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine.

A Melbourne local, Chantelle comes from a Dutch background. Having spent time living, studying and working in Holland, Chantelle has grown up with the European mindset that talking about sex, pleasure and relationships does not have to be shameful or taboo. A natural born communicator, she enjoys creating a setting where her clients can feel relaxed and free to talk about their sexual health in a safe, judgment-free environment. With numerous awards, accolades and published medical journal articles, Chantelle is not only an internationally acclaimed psycho-sexologist, but also a caring and empowering sex educator. With a background in scientific research, sexual medicine, and counselling, she believes that sexuality and self-esteem are an integral part of life, which everyone is entitled to. Good sexual health should always be enjoyable, pain free and without prejudice.

As a leading sex and relationship therapist, her mission is to open conversations that are usually considered ‘taboo’ and make them fun, enjoyable and conversational.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Chantelle Otten is an experienced and certified Psycho-Sexologist, Scientist, and Sex and Relationship Expert with European and Australian education.

Her sexology qualifications include:

  • Bachelor in Psychological Science

  • Masters of Science Medicine, Sexual Health/Psychosexual Therapy, University of Sydney

  • ESSM School of Sexual Medicine

  • European Federation of Sexology (EFS) and European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM) certified Psycho-Sexologist

In addition to being a sexual wellness expert, Chantelle has been recognised as one of Australia’s first European Federation of Sexology, and European Society of Sexual Medicine certified Psycho-Sexologists.

Chantelle’s scientific contributions to sexual medicine and sexology have been recognised with a Young Scientist Award nomination for the 24th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI). She won best presentation on Female Sexual Medicine at the 19th Congress European Society of Sexual Medicine in Nice, France.

She also runs one of the largest multidisciplinary sexology practices in Australia, called the Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine, where she has an amazing team of sexologists and pelvic health physiotherapists who work collaboratively to treat patients.

“I am a Sexologist because I love helping people and learning more about them and their intricacies. Being a Sexologist is a really fun job, and I like to think of myself as a sex detective. My job is to put together all the missing pieces of the puzzle to help you achieve your goals of having a pleasurable, pain-free, and fun sex life. I run a large sexology clinic so that I can provide employment opportunities to new sexology students, and create a community for those who work in the sexual health field, so we are able to learn and grow together as a team.”

“I work with Lovehoney, because they provide such wonderful, high-quality and fun sex products. We really are a family, with the common goal of making you have a happy and pleasurable sex life. Products are high quality, and easily accessible, and always developing to keep up with the times and the newest technology.”

Chantelle’s favourite sex fact: Sex is not about a goal, sex is about pleasure.

Research Chantelle’s been a part of:

Otten, I. Pinas: PS-02-008 Sexual functioning in women with menstrual pattern migraines. The Journal of Sexual Medicine April 2017 Volume 14, Issue 4, Supplement, Page e112. Read article

Otten, I. Pinas: HP-07-003 Sexual functioning and menstrual pattern migraine: pilot study on effects of hormonal interventions during menopause transition. The Journal of Sexual Medicine April 2017 Volume 14, Issue 4, Supplement, Page e156-7. Read article

Learn a little bit more about Chantelle in her Q&A blog and find her on socials below.

Find Chantelle on social media:

Chantelle uses her Instagram @chantelle_otten_sexology to empower people to feel great about their sexual health, self-esteem, communication and sex and relationship education.

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The Best Toys to Arouse Your Erogenous Zones

Ok, so you're probably aware of your own erogenous zones by now – those super-sensitive sweet spots that beg to be stroked, teased and touched. Our lips, fingers and other areas of our body are pretty adept when it comes to arousing our, or someone else's, ohhh-zones. But what if we told you that a toy could take things to a whole new level, adding a whole bunch of new textures and sensations to the mix?

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Chantelle Otten Reviews: Lovehoney Best Sex of Your Life Advent Calendar

Why Sex Tech is Good for Your Sex Life

Chantelle Otten is an award-winning sex therapist and relationship specialist in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow her on Instagram, and find out more at chantelleotten.com.

Well, Christmas is coming. And yes, I think chocolate advent calendars are cute, but I wanted to celebrate the weeks leading to Xmas in a better way. Introducing the Lovehoney Best Sex of Your Life Couple's Sex Toy Advent Calendar. Not only is the best way to celebrate the days leading to Christmas, but it is also such a good way to get on the 'naughty' list this year.

Read on to find out more about the sexy treats hiding behind each door...

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How High-Tech Toys Can Improve Your Sex Life, by Chantelle Otten

Why Sex Tech is Good for Your Sex Life

While sex toys have been around for longer than I have, they definitely have not stayed the same. With advances in technology across all products from phones and cameras to fridges and TVs, it's no surprise that sex toys have had some serious updates.

If you are brand new to sex toys, they can seem intimidating at times; however, it is key to remember that sex toys are built to enhance our erotic play and be fun!

You don't have to use sex toys all the time in solo or partnered play, but they can be a great way to enhance our pleasure, or even expand our perceptions around what we find pleasurable. You never know if you will like the food you've never tried before, but you wouldn't want to miss something that could potentially become your new favourite dish! So let's embrace the new and exciting world of sex toys.

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Why Sex Shouldn't Stop After 50, by Chantelle Otten

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In western society we tend to value youth: beauty standards are dictated on the appearance of youth, everyone wants to look younger and feel younger. This youth obsession results in this belief that as people age, and usually move past the 50 year mark, they lose their sexuality.

As sex is seen as something for young people, older people must not engage with it - which could not be further from the truth. As we age, our sex lives increase in quality!

It has been found that many believe they experience the best sex of their lives well after the days of 'youth'. However, people go through life changes as they age, so they may also experience changes to their sex life. There are new things that need to be taken into consideration, such as the effects of menopause, medications on sexual function and the realistic abilities of an ageing human body that might just not be able to bend the same way anymore.

Yet we should not view this change as a decline, but rather a new adventure free from the restraints of youth.

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Chantelle Otten Reviews: Desire Vibrating Knickers

Chantelle Otten is an award-winning sex therapist and relationship specialist in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow her on Instagram, and find out more at chantelleotten.com.

Let's start with the backstory.

Lovehoney Australia sent me a gift, and little did they know that I've wanted this gift for a long long time. I've fantasised about using it in private and in public.

So when I opened this parcel (which was very discreet, mind you - no Lovehoney branding on it), I was delighted to see the Desire Luxury App-Controlled Rechargeable Knicker Vibrator.

To find out if it lived up to expectations, just keep reading...

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