Join us for our 10 Year Anniversary at the Annual Sexological Conference!

October 9th - 12th, 2025 in Denver, Colorado

Sexual Health Alliance (est. 2015), is a global leader in training and continuing education for mental health practitioners, medical professionals, academics, and researchers.

Attendees include psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, gynecologists, urologists, pelvic floor physical therapists, registered nurse practitioners, mental health nurse practitioners, scientists, researchers, therapists, educators, counselors, sexologists, coaches as well as hundreds of other allied professionals from across 6 continents.

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SHA's Annual Sexological Conference is the place where sexual health leaders gather in-person, to learn, teach and advance their careers. Conference attendees include psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, gynecologists, urologists, pelvic floor physical therapists, registered nurse practitioners, mental health nurse practitioners, scientists, and researchers.

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SHA Certified Professionals, SHA Students /Alumni and AASECT Certified members are invited to join and receive credit towards certification or renewal.

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2025 SHA Annual Sexological Conference
Currently Planned Panels & Presentation Topics

Case studies and presentations
Research Data Blitzes and potential for poster sessions
Sex Therapy Current issues and treatment
Clinical, Medical and Education/coaching workshops and sessions
Hormones and Sexual Function: Beyond Testosterone and Estrogen
Examining the role of hormones in libido, arousal, and sexual response for all genders, with insights from endocrinology, urology, and gynecology.
Sex Tech in Medicine: How AI and Wearables are Changing Sexual Health
Exploring new technologies in sexual function tracking, virtual therapy, and AI-powered diagnostics
Sexuality and Disability: Bridging Gaps in Medical and Sexual Support
A conversation on how medicine, physical therapy, and sex therapy can work together to support sexual well-being for people with disabilities
Bringing Sex Education Into the Exam Room: How Medical Professionals Can Improve Sexual Health Conversations
Training physicians to have effective, shame-free discussions about sex with patients.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in All Genders: The Overlooked Epidemic
How pelvic floor disorders contribute to sexual dysfunction and what treatments are most effective.
Sex and Neurodiversity: Supporting the Unique Needs of Autistic and ADHD Individuals
How neurodivergent patients experience and navigate intimacy, desire, and relationships.
Sexual Health After Cancer: Helping Patients Reclaim Pleasure and Intimacy
Supporting survivors through hormonal changes, body image challenges, and function restoration.
Fertility, Sexual Function, and Assisted Reproduction: Balancing Medicine and Pleasure
Addressing the impact of IVF, hormone treatments, and reproductive challenges on intimacy.

2025 SHA Annual Sexological Conference
Speakers

more speakers to be announced

Dr. Soum Rakshit

Dr. Soum Rakshit, FIET, FRSA is the Co-Founder & CEO of MV.Health. He did his PhD in Biomedical Engineering and created a startup in eye recognition which was acquired by a US defence company. He then spent 7 years in management consulting on large technology projects. In 2014 Soum started MV.Health to bring defence electronics and medical expertise together to create medical devices that adapt to the user's body & deliver targeted vibrations to address major issues like genito-pelvic pain, penetration pain, arousal disorder, erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, prostatitis, period pain, mastitis, and more.

dr. Justin Lehmiller

Dr. Justin Lehmiller leads the SHA Study Abroad program. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University. 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 (now in its second edition) 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.

Dr. Lehmiller has run the popular blog Sex and Psychology since 2011, and it now receives several million page views per year. He has been interviewed by numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, CNN, The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, and The Sunday Times. He has been named one of 5 "Sexperts" You Need to Follow on Twitter by Men's Health and one of the "modern-day masters of sex" by Nerve. Dr. Lehmiller has appeared on the Netflix series Sex, Explained, he has been on several episodes of the television program Taboo on the National Geographic Channel, and he has been a guest on Dr. Phil. Dr. Lehmiller has also appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including the Savage Lovecast, the BBC’s Up All Night, and several NPR programs (1A, Radio Times, and Airtalk).

He is a popular freelance writer, penning columns and op-eds for major publications, including The Washington Post, Playboy, USA Today, VICE, Psychology Today, Men’s Health, Politico, and New York Magazine. In addition, the articles he writes on Sex and Psychology have been syndicated on major websites, including Business Insider, Huffington Post, and Thought Catalog. He has also interviewed several prominent authors, journalists, and psychologists about their work for his blog and podcast, including Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Lisa Ling, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, and bestselling authors Christopher Ryan (Sex at Dawn) and Lisa Taddeo (Three Women).

Dr. Lehmiller has given talks around the world on sex, love, and relationships. He is available as an expert speaker and has experience consulting on legal cases, including taking the stand as an expert witness. Dr. Lehmiller has also worked with several major sexual health and wellness brands and is available as a spokesperson, as well as a media, marketing, and product development consultant.

Chris Donaghue SHA Sexological Conference Speaker

Dr. Chris DOnaghue

Dr. Chris Donaghue is an international lecturer, therapist, and educator. Dr Donaghue is the Director of Clinical Education for The Sexual Health Alliance (SHA), host of the LoveLine podcast, weekly expert on “The Amber Rose Show”, and frequent co host on “The Doctors” tv show. He previously hosted WE tv’s “Sex Box”and Logo tv’s “Bad Sex”. He is published in various professional journals and top magazines, and has been featured on The Today Show, VICE, CNN, HLN, OWN, Nightline, Dr Drew and in Newsweek, New York Times, Daily Beast, Mens Health, Cosmo, and National Geographic. Author of the book, “Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture”. Dr. Donaghue has lectured at prestigious Universities including USC, UCLA, and Princeton as well as being the keynote at various professional conferences such as Chicago Ideas Week, American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), and The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS). Dr. Chris Donaghue is a Doctor of Clinical Sexology and Human Sexuality, Doctoral trained in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Clinical Therapist, a Certified Sex Therapist and a Certified Sexologist. Dr. Donaghue practices general psychology and specializes in individual and couples sex, relational, and marital therapy. His work also includes sexual compulsivity, sexual anorexia, sexual dysfunctions, and non-traditional sexuality, identities, and relationships. His work is also with diverse individuals, including all gender expressions, sexual orientations, and Kink/BDSM/Poly issues. His office is located in Los Angeles.

Kelly Tull

Kelly Tull is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor with a deep commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With over eight years of experience in OB/GYN settings, she specializes in sexual health counseling, contraception management, menopause care, and preventative health services.

Kelly has worked extensively in clinical practice, collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive gynecologic care, including well-woman exams, STI screening and treatment, and vulvar disease management. Passionate about education, she integrates sexual health counseling into her practice, helping patients navigate issues related to intimacy, reproductive health, and overall well-being.

Beyond her clinical work, Kelly is dedicated to professional development and mentorship, serving as a preceptor for nurse practitioner and physician assistant students. She is an active member of the Sexual Health Alliance and the Nurse Practitioners of Women’s Health organization, continuously expanding her expertise through specialized training in sexual health, HIV prevention, and reproductive healthcare. With a patient-first approach, Kelly strives to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can access the knowledge and support they need to make informed healthcare decisions.

DR. DAVID LEY, CST-S

David Ley is a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Ole Miss, and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Ley is licensed in New Mexico and North Carolina, and has provided clinical and consultative services in numerous other states. He is the Executive Director of New Mexico Solutions, a large outpatient mental health and substance abuse program in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Ley also serves on the advisory board for the Sexual Health Alliance.

Dr. Ley has been treating sexuality issues throughout his career. He first began treating perpetrators and victims of sexual abuse, but expanded his approach to include the fostering and promotion of healthy sexuality, and awareness of the wide range of normative sexual behaviors. Insatiable Wives is his first book and won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year contest for 2009. Dr. Ley wrote Insatiable Wives following two years of interviews with couples around the country. His controversial second book, The Myth of Sex Addiction was released in March 2012, challenging the concept of sexual addiction and exploring a different model of male sexuality. The Myth of Sex Addiction triggered a firestorm of debate, allowing people to finally challenge the media hype of this pseudo-disorder. His new book Ethical Porn for Dicks, A Man's Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasureis due out in Summer/Fall 2016. Dr. Ley may be contacted via email through the Psychology Today website.

Joe Kort SHA Sexological Conference Speake

DR. Joe Kort, LMSW

Psychotherapist Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is the clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is a board-certified clinical sexologist, author of four books, lecturer and facilitator of therapeutic workshops. Throughout his 36 years of private practice, he successfully has utilized varying therapy modalities to help hundreds of individuals and couples improve their lives and strengthen their relationships.

Dr. Kort specializes in marital problems and conflicts; mixed orientation marriages; male sexuality and sexual health concerns; “sex addiction,” out-of-control sexual behaviors; sexual identity issues; childhood sexual abuse; LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy; and Imago Relationship Therapy.

He is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a safe and effective treatment that can help patients who have suffered for years from anxiety, distressing memories, nightmares, insomnia, abuse or other traumatic events.

Dr. Kort obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, with a dual major in psychology and social work. He earned master’s degrees in social work and psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a doctorate (PhD) in Clinical Sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists.