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History of the discipline of sex research

Sexuality Education in the U.S.

Title of Event: Sexuality Education in the U.S.
 
Description of Event:
The U.S. has a higher rate of teen pregnancy than any other developed country. Laws regarding the inclusion and content of sexuality education vary across the country. Comprehensive sexuality education is more effective than abstinence-only or no sexuality education at reducing teenage pregnancies and STI incidence.
 
Date of Event: 01/01/2025-12/31/2025
 

The Edge of Desire: Ethical Practices in Navigating Eroticism and Boundaries in Therapy

Title of Workshop: The Edge of Desire: Ethical Practices in Navigating Eroticism and Boundaries in Therapy
 
Date: Aug 16th, 2025 
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
 
Sex Therapy Skills Training:
A. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
E. Principles of consultation, collaboration, and referral.
F. Ethical decision-making and best practice.
 

Guilt, Pain, and the Absence of Pleasure: The Sexual Socialization of Black Female Adolescents

Title of Event: Guilt, Pain, and the Absence of Pleasure: The Sexual Socialization of Black Female Adolescents

Adolescent sexuality is largely constructed by society, peers, family, and sexual scripts. Black female adolescents are often socialized to expect sexual pain and guilt over sexual pleasure. In this session, we will explore Black female adolescents’ pleasure expectancies, the role of sexual guilt, and how society socializes them to expect more negative outcomes.

Location: Online Asynchronous

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