The State of Current Science on the Biology of Sexual Orientation
Title of Event:The State of Current Science on the Biology of Sexual Orientation
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Issues related to Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity
Non-Monogamy 101: Safer Sex
Title of Event: Non-Monogamy 101: Safer Sex
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Safer sex conversations are essential — and for individuals in non-monogamous relationships, they require a level of nuance, specificity, and practical knowledge that many providers and clients simply haven't been equipped with. This one-hour live training provides concrete sexual health information to help participants develop personal risk profiles, understand strategies for reducing STI transmission, and build practical skills for communicating about sexual health with others.
Date of Event: 7/9/26
Training in Optimizing Sexual Experiences Therapy
Title of Event: Training in Optimizing Sexual Experiences Therapy
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Are you a therapist who works with individuals or couples distressed by low/no desire? Low/no sexual frequency? Couples distressed by sexual desire discrepancy? Are you interested in training to provide group therapy to enhance couples' sexual intimacy? Our team offers training for therapists working with sexual concerns based on our research on Optimal Sexual Experiences.
Redefining Intimacy: How Do We Connect Outside the Script?
Title of Event: Redefining Intimacy: How Do We Connect Outside the Script?
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Intimacy has regularly been conflated with sex and romance, but this association can also obscure the deep and valuable ways that platonic intimacy can enhance our lives.
Chromvolution: The Color Pink, its History and Politics
Title of Event: Chromvolution: The Color Pink, its History and Politics
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Have you ever heard of the phrase “pink is for girls not boys” or “wearing pink makes boys gay”? Have you ever wondered where these gendered narratives comes from?
Chromvolution delves into the intricate journey of perceptions of the color pink, tracing its linguistic roots to its significant symbolism in contemporary society. It emphasizes the evolving societal, cultural, and gendered views surrounding this color.
Aesthetic Attraction: How Ace and Aro Folx Shatter the Mold
Title of Event: Aesthetic Attraction: How Ace and Aro Folx Shatter the Mold
Description of Event: This workshop explores Aesthetic Attraction, Aesthetic Intimacy, and embodied Aesthetic Pleasure, moving beyond a narrow focus on visual beauty or sexualization. We will examine how aesthetics can include appearance, style, movement, voice, scent, texture, and atmosphere, and how these elements function as meaningful experiences without requiring sexual or romantic intent.
Cultures, Borders and Sex: Supporting Immigrant Sexuality
Title of Event: Cultures, Borders and Sex: Supporting Immigrant Sexuality
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Sex and Intimacy Foundations for Professional Practice
Title of Event: Sex and Intimacy Foundations for Professional Practice
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Working with Queer/Questioning Teens and Adults in Religious Communities
Title of Event: Working with Queer/Questioning Teens and Adults in Religious Communities
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Somatics and Sexology
Title of Event: Somatics and Sexology
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Join the Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) for an immersive weekend exploring the intersection of somatics, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and modern sexology. This advanced training is designed for seasoned and aspiring sex therapists, medical professionals, coaches, educators, bodyworkers, and sexual health professionals who want to better understand how the body stores trauma, shapes desire, influences attachment, and impacts intimacy.