On the couch

At Ma Li's psychosexual therapy center in Shanghai, the color scheme in the consulting room is relaxing; pale yellows, light greens and blues. Soft mats and cushions allow the patients to make themselves comfortable.

However, sexual harassment has been a common theme since the center opened. Some men thought Ma was offering sexual services, not therapy. "Some male clients asked directly how much they should pay to sleep with me," she said.

To promote the center as widely as possible, she initially provided consultancy services to both sexes, although only women were offered one-on-one sessions. So far, around 10 women have received step-by-step guidance, ranging from basic anatomical knowledge to sexual techniques.