Range of sexuality functioning and behavior

Title of Event: Making Nice with Naughty: Overcontrolled Coping Style and the Search for Pleasure

 

Description of Event:

Overcontrolled temperament, sexual perfectionism, and psychological rigidity inhibit the pursuit of sexual pleasure. In this lecture, Dr. Tom Murray describes his process of working with the sexual inhibited, with a heavy emphasis on Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

 

Title of Event: "1:1 Sex Ed as the Foundation of Sex Coaching"

 

Description of Event:

Sex coaching is based on the foundation of competent 1:1 sex education. Using a humanistic sexological approach (with sample cases), this lecture presents how to apply the Britton MEBES© system to create comprehensive Assessments of clients’ blockages then craft effective Action Steps toward resolution and healing for clients’ sexual fulfillment. 

 

Title of Event: The Sex Lives of College Students: Three Decades of Attitudes and Behaviors

 

Description of Event:

This presentation will highlight the results of a human sexuality survey administered over the past 30 years to thousands of University of Maine college students. Responses by nearly 7,000 college students between the ages of 18-22 will be presented, including attitudes and behaviors, as well as trends over time.

 

Title of Event: Practicing Pleasure: An Anatomical Guide to Clitoral/Vulval Arousal

 

Description of Event:

This class is designed for anyone looking to enhance their relationship with sexual arousal through a better understanding of the vulva’s erectile network. If you are a sexual or mental health clinician, this course will provide the tools you need to empower clients on their journey toward sexual satisfaction.

 

Date of Event: May 3rd

 

Title of Event: EDSE Sex Educator Certification - Fall 2025

 

Description of Event:

Title of Event: Practicing Pleasure: An Anatomical Guide to Clitoral/Vulval Arousal

 

Description of Event:

This class is designed for anyone looking to enhance their relationship with sexual arousal through a better understanding of the vulva’s erectile network. If you are a sexual or mental health clinician, this course will provide the tools you need to empower clients on their journey toward sexual satisfaction.

 

Date of Event: April 17th

Title of Event: Practicing Pleasure: An Anatomical Guide to Clitoral/Vulval Arousal

 

Description of Event:

This class is designed for anyone looking to enhance their relationship with sexual arousal through a better understanding of the vulva’s erectile network. If you are a sexual or mental health clinician, this course will provide the tools you need to empower clients on their journey toward sexual satisfaction.

 

Date of Event: April 12th

Title of Event: 2025 Annual Sexological Conference - 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

 

Description of Event:

*Tentative Schedule of Events*

 

This year's in-person Sexological Conference will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, and research presentations that span sexuality education, sextech/AI, medical content, and clinical sexology.

 

Title of Event: Smart Love and Pride of Sides Online Sexceptional Weekend

 

Description of Event:

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Joe Kort, a distinguished psychotherapist with a wealth of experience, will be a featured speaker at our Sexceptional Weekend Online. SHA welcomes Dr. Joe Kort back to our faculty to teach after not only teaching with Esther Perel, but also gaining his fame on TikTok!

 

Title of Event: The Psychology of Group Play and Partner-Sharing

 

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