Transgender Day of Remembrance

  Transgender Day of Remembrance has occurred annually on November 20, since 1999.  It is a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. Now more than ever, we need to embrace diversity.  As I write this … Read more

Re-Visiting Sex Addiction at the AASECT Summer Institute

  The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) has a long-held tradition of conducting a very special event each summer called The Summer Institute.  In my mind, there are three things that make the event an extraordinarily special learning event for clinicians. 1.  The interesting nature of the topic which changes each … Read more

Re-Thinking Infidelity

Yesterday in Minneapolis I had the privilege of introducing my friend, Esther Perel, to 600 sex therapists for her key note plenary address.  We were attending the annual international conference for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT).  AASECT is the leading certification body in the world for clinical and educational aspects of human … Read more