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SHA Study Abroad in Barcelona - 2025

Join SHA and Dr. Justin Lehmiller on our next immersive educational event!

Explore Barcelona

with SHA and Dr Justin Lehmiller

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BARCELONA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM: September 22ND - 26TH, 2025

WHAT TO EXPECT?

We're excited to announce that our Study Abroad program is heading to Barcelona for the first time! Barcelona's lively culture and openness make it a fantastic place to dive into sexuality education.

Join Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a Harvard Award-winning educator, for a fun and transformative experience filled with educational excursions and local insights. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities!

Course Description

Spain is one of the largest capitals for sex work on the globe. Sex work has been decriminalized here since 1995. It is also one of the most socially progressive societies, becoming the first largely Catholic nation to legalize same-sex marriage back in 2005 (a full ten years before the United States). Spain is at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights, where they are amongst the highest in the world. Barcelona in particular is regarded as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities anywhere. The country is also home to a large and burgeoning industry of ethical pornography, including bases of operation for Erika Lust and Paulita Pappell.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?


SHA Study Abroad Includes

  • Guest lectures from European sexuality experts

  • Behind-the-scenes tours

  • Daily cultural events including a food tour of a historic Barcelona neighborhood, walking tour, sunset cruise along the Mediterranean, and a visit to a local museum

  • Sexual health and education sessions with local experts

  • Group welcome dinner and drinks

  • 16+ AASECT CEs included

  • A ticket to our Sexuality Around the World online weekend

  • Online orientation session and meet and greet

  • Cultural immersion in sexuality culture and education in Barcelona

  • SHA swag and study abroad t-shirt

  • Connect with your amazing SHA community and Dr. Justin Lehmiller! Make new friends from around the world! (Priceless!)

Note: The “partner(s) ticket” is an add on ticket for your partner(s) that includes the daily cultural events and excursions, welcome dinner, Swag/shirt and other activities. It does not include the smaller behind the scenes tours or guest lectures. All of these activities are also already included in the overall course fees for the student participant.


SHA study abroad program is an exceptional value. If you are a mental health professional or an individual looking to expand your sexual health knowledge, you’ll find the program enlightening and fun!
— SHA Alumni

Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Dr. Justin Lehmiller received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University. Dr. Lehmiller also is Director of the Study Abroad Program with the Sexual Health Alliance. He is a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute and author of the book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, having been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years.

He is also a prolific researcher and scholar who has published more than 50 academic works to date, including a textbook titled The Psychology of Human Sexuality (third edition released in 2023.) that is used in college classrooms around the world.

Dr. Lehmiller’s research focuses on topics including casual sex, sexual fantasy, sexual health, and friends with benefits. His studies have appeared in all of the leading journals on human sexuality, including the Journal of Sex Research, Archives of Sexual Behavior, and The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Join the SHA Study Abroad in Barcelona

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sexuality culture of Barcelona with daily cultural events, expert guest lectures, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Enjoy a group welcome dinner with drinks, and earn 16+ AASECT CEs while you learn. You'll also receive a ticket to the Sexuality Around the World online weekend and some fantastic SHA swag. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with the amazing SHA community and Dr. Justin Lehmiller!

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