Male Sexual Health and Functioning
Join us for an essential weekend deep dive into Male Sexual Health and Sexual Functioning, a comprehensive online event designed for therapists, coaches, counselors, educators, and medical professionals who want to stay at the forefront of men’s sexual wellness.
This live, online training will feature renowned experts in the field of sexual health and medicine who will present the most up-to-date research, clinical interventions, and inclusive approaches to working with male clients. Whether you work with individuals, couples, or across genders, this weekend is packed with valuable insights you can bring directly into your practice.
Topics will include:
Understanding erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, and desire discrepancies
Testosterone and hormones: what’s normal, what’s not, and what to know clinically
Psychosocial and relational factors impacting male sexual health
Sexual functioning across the lifespan, including aging, illness, and disability
Supporting queer, trans, and nonbinary clients assigned male at birth
Addressing cultural myths and expectations about masculinity and sexual performance
This weekend is designed to give professionals a well-rounded, research-backed, and shame-free approach to male sexual functioning. You’ll learn how to help clients navigate both physical and emotional concerns, and how to build confidence and connection in their sexual lives.
Workshop Highlights:
Live presentations from leading researchers, sexologists, and medical professionals
Case examples and practical tools for clinicians
Interactive Q&A sessions and community discussion
Continuing education (CEs) hours available
Fully online and accessible from anywhere
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of male sexuality through a holistic, inclusive, and science-based lens. This event is open to all, whether you're in the field of mental health, healthcare, sex education, or coaching.
Become a more informed and effective professional in men’s sexual wellness!
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WANT TO BECOME SHA CERTIFIED?:
Want to stop paying for conferences one by one and gain hours towards AASECT Certification too? This program can also be registered for and included as part of SHA’s full Sexuality Educator/Counselor/Sex Therapy Certification & Sexuality Consultant Program. Apply HERE to become SHA Certified and to gain all the CEs you need to apply towards AASECT Certification. Take your sexuality education even further and become sexceptional.
Presenters
Evan Goldstein, MD
Topic: Anal Health
Dr. Evan Goldstein is a nationally renowned anal surgeon and the Founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical, the leading private practice specializing in an elite standard of sexual health and wellness care in New York City. His practice caters to a wide range of clientele; however, the majority of his patients are LGBTQ+. Dr. Goldstein is also the Co-Founder of Future Method, an innovative sex care brand that is the result of Dr. Goldstein’s years of experience working with his clients and understanding their sexual needs which people from a wide spectrum of sexualities have embraced.
As the preeminent expert and thought leader in the field, Dr. Goldstein is committed to education and awareness not only bringing the important issues surrounding sexual health to the forefront but also eliminating the stigma attached to anal engagement. Relating to a wider audience, Dr. Goldstein leaves the medical jargon behind and communicates in a straight-forward, direct manner, breaking down taboos and allowing for more conversational and open discussions.
Dr. Goldstein has extensive experience educating and shedding light on healthcare issues relating to both the LGBTQ+ community and mainstream audiences. He is a frequent resource for journalists and has been published in many national media outlets including NBC.com, GQ, Well + Good, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, NY Magazine, Forbes, and many others. He was named one of New York City’s top LGBTQ+ business leaders by Crain’s New York in 2020. He maintains his own collection of essays relating to his practice and daily life on Medium.com, as well as a weekly IGTV series that covers familiar issues he sees at his practice, as well as user-submitted questions and topics.
Brian Steixner, MD
Topic: Pre-Ejaculation
Dr. Brian L. Steixner is a board-certified urologist serving at AtlantiCare Physician Group Urology in Linwood, New Jersey, and Medical Director of Urology at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in men’s sexual medicine, erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, male infertility, and prostate cancer. Dr. Steixner holds his medical degree from Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine and completed his residencies in General Surgery and Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Known for his empathetic, patient-centered approach—he treats every patient “as if they were your own parent”—he also co-founded Popstar Labs, a health and wellness brand focused on expanding access to reproductive and sexual wellness information.
Joshua Gonzalez, MD
Topic: Semen Volume and Why it Matters
Dr. Joshua R. Gonzalez is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in sexual medicine, practicing in Los Angeles, and serving diverse patients—including the LGBTQ+ community. He completed his medical education at Columbia University, his residency in Urology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and a fellowship in Sexual Medicine at UCLA. As co-founder of Popstar Labs, Dr. Gonzalez blends clinical expertise with innovation to promote sexual wellness through accessible products and digital platforms. He also serves as a Sexual Health Advisor to Astroglide, and frequently contributes to mainstream media, including Vogue, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and Oprah magazines. His direct, inclusive approach helps demystify sexual health topics and expand care beyond traditional boundaries.
Elliot Justin, MD, FACEP
Topic: Erectile Dysfunction
Dr. Elliot Justin is a board-certified Emergency Medicine specialist and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) with over three decades of clinical and entrepreneurial experience. He is the founder and CEO of FirmTech, the world’s first sex-tech company dedicated to enhancing men's erectile fitness and cardiovascular wellness via innovative wearable devices like the Tech Ring and Performance Ring. Driven by a long-standing passion for playful lovemaking and its health benefits, Dr. Justin combines his expertise in urology, diabetes, and regenerative medicine to transform sexual wellness with science-based, discreet technology solutions. His pioneering work has earned FirmTech recognition—including top honors at CES and the XBIZ Awards—and is fueling expansion into women’s sexual health.
Amy Pearlman, MD
Topic: Low Testosterone
Dr. Amy M. Pearlman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist based in South Florida, specializing in male sexual and hormonal health, genitourinary reconstruction, and gender-affirming genital surgery. She co-founded the Prime Institute, where she offers comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions such as erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, penile curvature, and buried penis, alongside innovations in male cosmetic procedures like penile girth enhancement using hyaluronic acid fillers. A passionate educator, Dr. Pearlman collaborates with multidisciplinary providers and serves on the editorial boards of Urology Times and Therapeutic Advances in Urology, and is board-member for the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. Her mission centers on demystifying men’s sexual health, encouraging healthy behaviors, and empowering patients to live authentically with confidence and understanding.
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.
