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sexology in the real world

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Step inside the real practice of sexology and coaching with Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn and a lineup of leading sexology and relationship experts. This sexceptional weekend explores what modern clients actually want, how to guide them toward meaningful growth, and how sexology coaching fits into today’s therapeutic, educational, and wellness landscapes. Whether you’re a sexologist, therapist, coach, educator, or aspiring practitioner, this training gives you clear, practical, and research-informed insights into sexology, how it works, and how it can transform outcomes.

Open to all professionals and aspiring professionals.

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SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH

START TIME: 8:00AM PST, 11:00 AM EST.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH

START TIME: 8:00AM PST, 11:00 AM EST.

Over these two days you will dive into:

• What practitioners need to know about sexology, therapy and coaching and the challenges that their clients may experience in their intimate lives.

• Understand how to improve sexual health and pleasure in different real world scenarios .

• Gain practical frameworks you can use immediately in coaching, counseling, and education

• Learn how to support clients seeking guidance around communication, desire, confidence, and sexual wellbeing

• Explore case examples, evidence-based tools, and modern approaches from diverse speakers Ideal for therapists, coaches, educators, and professionals wanting to expand into sexology and coaching or deepen their current practice

WANT TO BECOME SHA CERTIFIED?

Imagine completing your Certification in Sexology (and including your AASECT application) in a fraction of the time—saving hundreds of hours—while gaining every CE you need, all in one place. When you become SHA Certified, you’re not just checking boxes; you’re joining a global community of sex educators, counselors, coaches, and therapists who are shaping the future of sexual health.

Instead of piecing together conferences one by one and hoping they align with International standards or the (US AASECT requirements), you can enroll in SHA’s Sexuality Educator / Counselor / Coach / Sexology / Sex Therapy Certification Program, where every training is intentionally curated, tracked, and streamlined to support your AASECT path. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just a clear, supported journey from start to finish.

As an SHA Certified professional, you’ll gain:

• Access to a thriving global community of practitioners and leaders

• Expert faculty, mentorship, and guidance every step of the way

• Exclusive SHA trainings, tools, and support you won’t find anywhere else

• A complete, organized portfolio for international associations (including AASECT-aligned hours)

If you’re ready to take your sexual health education further—and become truly sexceptional—apply to become SHA Certified today. Your future clients (and your future self) will thank you. Apply HERE.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, PhD

Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn is an associate professor in the Department of Human Communication Studies teaching sexual and relational communication as well as quantitative research methods. As a prominent sex and relationship expert, her work can be seen in the media (KTLA news, CBS, Fox, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, etc.) and on social media platforms where she has cultivated over 2.3 million followers. This led Paper Magazine to coin her as 'The Internet's Resident Sexpert.' Dr. Tara is also an expert and host on UK's popular TV show 'Celebs Go Dating' and she gives advice in her monthly column on Women's Health Magazine called 'Sexplore with Dr. Tara.' Her passion is to create positive change wherever she goes, which is the reason why she wanted to establish the positive change scholarship awarding a student who creates positive change in their community, in-person and online.

Dr. Tara is the host and producer of her wildly popular podcast, Luvbites by Dr. Tara. Every week on Luvbites she guides you to explore your sexuality. Learn to develop habits for long-term sexual wellness and cultivate passionate and fulfilling relationships.

Laura Ramadei

Laura Ramadei is a certified sexologist, relationship coach, educator, and intimacy practitioner known for her compassionate, trauma-aware, and sex-positive approach to personal transformation. She supports individuals and couples in dismantling shame, unlocking desire, and navigating emotional or relational obstacles so they can embrace their most authentic, empowered selves. With professional training and lived experience in the areas she specializes in, Laura blends evidence-based tools with deep empathy and real-world understanding. Her work centers on the belief that every person is capable of meaningful change, personal choice, embodied pleasure, and radical authenticity. Through her coaching, education, and intimacy practice, Laura helps clients build healthier relationships, strengthen communication, and cultivate a more confident and connected sexual wellbeing.

Venus O’Hara

Venus O’Hara is one of the world’s leading experts in pleasure products, with more than a decade of hands-on experience shaping the sex-tech and erotic wellness industry. Since 2014, she has reviewed over 1,000 pleasure products, designed dozens, and served as a sex-tech consultant for many of the world’s most influential brands.

Her expertise spans the entire product lifecycle — from concept creation, design and development, to prototyping, and delivering educational content for both sales teams and end-users. Venus combines technical insight with human-centred pleasure education, making her a sought-after authority in both industry and media.

Her work has appeared internationally in The Guardian, The Mirror, The Daily Mail, Bustle, El País, BILD, and many other outlets.

Venus is the creator and host of The Orgasmic Lifestyle Podcast, a top-5% global podcast dedicated to conscious living. Each episode dives into sexuality, personal development, spirituality and wellness, featuring in-depth conversations with leading experts and thought-provoking reflections designed to help listeners “reach a climax in all areas of life.”

Believing that pleasure products are not just objects but transformative experiences, Venus sees sex toys as symbols of hope, self-love and deeper connection — with oneself and with partners. Her mission is to inspire people to prioritise peace, pleasure and empowered intimacy.

Venus brings intelligence, warmth and authenticity to every stage, making her one of the most impactful voices in the modern pleasure sector.

Karen Bigman

Karen Bigman is a Certified Sex Educator, Menopause Coach, and trusted guide for navigating the twists and turns of midlife relationships and sexuality. As the host of the podcast Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50, Karen brings candid, compassionate conversations to the forefront—breaking the silence around aging, sex, and everything in between.

With a background in coaching and certification in sexuality education, Karen has spent years diving deep into the emotional, physical, and hormonal realities of midlife. She launched her platform after experiencing firsthand how often women (and men) are dismissed, misinformed, or left in the dark when it comes to their changing bodies, desires, and identities.

Her comprehensive course is built from a unique blend of personal insight, professional training, and countless conversations with medical experts, sex therapists, and real people just like you. Karen’s mission is clear: to erase shame, celebrate pleasure, and give adults the tools they never got in health class—because it’s not over, it’s just different.

Dr. R. Kent, D.Min, CST

Dr. Kent is a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work in the state of Virginia and a sexual health expert. He is also the founder of Afterglow Behavioral and Sexual Health. He is an author, speaker, and educator with multiple published works. Dr. Kent is a lifelong student with multiple graduate-level degrees and a Doctorate in family, couples, and spirituality-based counseling. He has also served and retired from the Armed Forces. While serving, he provided non-clinical counseling for more than 20 years before transitioning to pursue his Clinical Social Work licensure. Dr. Kent developed The Wabi-Sabi Body™️ therapeutic framework in 2014 as a way to help people struggling with sexual confidence because of body image concerns. He specializes in men's and women's health and body image issues that prevent sexual satisfaction. His specialty in empowering adults and teens facing sexuality and sex-based concerns does not limit his ability to address other behavioral health issues for couples and individuals. Dr. Kent believes in an integrative and collaborative approach to help people overcome life obstacles and reach their full potential.

April Lampert and Amy Baldwin

co-hosts and co-authors of Shameless Sex

APRIL: April is a SHA certified sex educator who has been in the pleasure products industry since 2008, educating people around the globe about sex toys and sexual health and wellness. She co-host of ""Shameless Sex"", one of the most listened to podcasts in the world, co-author of the book ""Shameless Sex"", and co-owner of one of the most innovative sex toy brands of today Hot Octopuss. She also serves as a SWPA board member and head of their Mentorship Program. She was Woman of the Year in 2016, Sexpert of the Year in 2024, and is considered a pioneer in the pleasure products industry by her piers.

AMY: Amy is a sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, certified sex educator, lead educator for überlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. She cohost of Shameless Sex, one of the most listened to podcasts in the world and coauthor of the book Shameless Sex and was voted Sexpert of the Year in both 2022 and 2024. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection.

Sexual Health Alliance has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7730. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sexual Health Alliance is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This event is eligible for a maximum of 14 CE hours.