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How Can I Become a Sex Educator?

Sat, 04/23/2011 - 14:59
Submitted by Betty Dodson

Hi Betty and Carlin,

thank you for providing such an empowering sex positive site! I am a RN and sex educator in Canada; I currently work with women and their families to promote early sex education. I am looking to expand my practice into working specifically with women, my interests are in masturbation coaching and vulvovaginal health. I have taken some training in women's health as well as a SAR; which is where my passion was born. Do you have any suggestions or ideas about additional training or coaching that would help me focus on this fantasy of mine!

Thanks for all the fantastic work you do! Most of my teaching is based on your practice and just lends itself so beautifully to sharing healthy and positive messages about sexuality!

Thanks again, with kind regards,

How to Become a Sex Educator, Therapist, Researcher or Sexologist

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 21:22
Submitted by Betty Dodson

The most common course for entering the field of sexuality is usually the study of psychology. However, many sex researchers, educators, therapists and sexologists have had backgrounds in medicine, sociology and nursing to name a few. One of our best sex researchers Alfred Kinsey was an entomologist studying gall wasps.

Alex Comfort the author of The Joy of Sex was a zoologist. Some sex educators have studied Eastern teachings of Tanta and Taoist religions or they began their careers working in sex stores or had backgrounds in the Adult Industry. My schooling was the study of fine art. So there are many paths to become involved in the field of human sexuality.

What Course of Study Would Your Suggest for Sex Therapy?

Wed, 03/11/2009 - 14:18
Submitted by Betty Dodson

Dear Betty,

I am a 55 yr. old elementary teacher (near retirement), with 3 strong sisters, and mother of 2 independent daughters. I have always been supportive, if not active, in women's issues and enjoyed your early work while I was in college exploring my nascent sexuality.

Recently my younger daughter informed me that she would like to pursue a psychology concentration in sex therapy. We have always been open and forthright about sex and she has come to me often in surprise at finding her friends have not had the same upbringing! My question is... what course of action would you suggest for her?

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