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Upcoming Webinar: Self-Care and Restoration for S*xuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists

In the face of today’s challenges, it’s crucial for professionals who support others to find time for their own well-being. Join us for a special virtual session with Natalie Malone, MS, 200RYT (she/her), designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and sustain compassion in your work.

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Format: Live webinar (synchronous participation required)
Credits: Eligible for 2 AASECT CE

Registration Details:

AASECT Members: Free (registration required)
Non-Members: $30 for this webinar or $99 for a 4-webinar bundle through 2025.

This workshop provides a supportive space for self-reflection and renewal—essential tools for navigating the demands of this field. Topics include maintaining resilience, cultivating empathy, and caring for yourself while caring for others.

Register today at the link in our bio. Upcoming 2025 webinar topics include: Anti-Antisemitism, Arab Compassion, Decolonizing Therapy, and more!

October 30 is the new call for abstracts deadline! The AASECT 2025 Annual Conference theme, “Artistry x Science: Discovering and Enhancing the Application of S*xology & S*xual Wellness,” will explore the dynamic interplay between creative expression, application, education and knowledge in the ever-expanding field of s*xuality for an increasingly diverse world.

Learn more in our story.

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AASECT Annual Conference: June 5-8, 2025 in Las Vegas! Our theme: Artistry x Science: Discovering and Enhancing the Application of S*xology & S*xual Wellness.

Explore the dynamic interplay between creative expression, application, education and knowledge in the ever-expanding field of s*xuality for an increasingly diverse world.

Call for abstracts is open! Link in bio.

Proud to sponsor and attend GLMA's 42nd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health in Charlotte, NC! 🌈✨ AASECT Vice President of Membership, Dr. Tanya Bass, is connecting with attendees and fellow AASECT members as we 'Practice with Pride’ the conference theme. Together, we are strengthening health care for the LGBTQ+ community and advancing s*xual health education and advocacy. *xualHealth

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of past president Konnie McCaffree.

Konnie was an esteemed s*xuality educator pioneer who was fierce and educated s*xuality professionals all over the world. She has built a transgenerational legacy and will live on in our practice and our hearts.

Thanks to our amazing partners for supporting the 2024 AASECT Annual Conference! Save the date for next year in Las Vegas!! June 4 – 7, 2025

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So many amazing takeaways and things to consider for us as pleasure professionals !!

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blew us away with the Floor Plan to Where it All Happens!!

So many amazing nuggets of wisdom!!

Tell us below what you learned!!

Check out some of our amazing Board of Directors as their Melanin Pop!!

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- VP of Membership
- Public Relations, Media, and Advocacy Steering Committee
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In case you missed Trauma Sits in Out Bodies with Dr. Gabrielle Semora Evans PhD, MPH, CHES here are some takeaways

• Support Culturally congruent S*x Ed Curricula
• Train Medical Professionals on how to support clients and patients who are learning from culturally congruent s*x Ed curricula
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From Dandies,
Di**os, and Donuts to Pizza, Pen*ses, and P**n !! We had a ball talking with the host of Our Better Half Podcast featuring De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar !!!

Post your favorite one liners from today’s plenary!

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All Together Now: Lifting Our Voice for Community

In case you missed plenary!! Here are some highlights!! We also had a special cameo from their PUP!!

B E L I E V E I N T E R S E X P E O P L E!!

“No one is free until we are all free!”

The famous AASECT Exhibit Hall is in full swing! Checkout this year's collective of vendors and participating organizations at the link in our bio.

Seen on the Board of Affirmation 2024

“You deserve pleasure!"
“You can do anything!!"
"I’m glad you’re here”
“You do not have to be perfect to learn, express, and have fun!”
“Being here matters! We show up for middle America!”

Our Whipple Plenary Speaker: Yamonte Cooper speaks about Black S*xual Male Victimization and its cultural and societal implications in our communities!

Data from recent surveys report 58% of Black males report s*xual violence, physical violence, and or stalking by an intimate partner. (NISVS/2022)

is at the AASECT Annual Conference in St. Louis and will be taking over our Instagram feed for the rest of the week!! Tag us in your conference updates and use to share your photos. Cheers to a fantastic event!

AASECT Member and PESC Chair Eliza Boquin, MA, LMFT, CST (She/Her/Ella) names the top 3 reasons people should attend AASECT Annual Conference!

1 Have fun while learning and growing both personally and professionally.

2. Be inspired by industry leaders who are shaping the future of the s*xuality field.

3. Network with colleagues and forge valuable connections for collaboration.

Check out the link in our story to learn more and register! Monday is the last day for online registration to join us in St. Louis. We can't wait to see you for the !

2024 AASECT Pre-Confernce Workshops are filling up fast and online registration closes Monday! Explore the lineup of in-person choices for St. Louis, including "Ethical Debate & Restorative Justice: Community, Compromise & Repairing Harm for Adolescents" with Wendy Maskin. Link in bio!

Congratulations to 2024 AASECT Award Winners -- link in bio!! We look forward to celebrating this amazing group of honorees during a virtual ceremony next Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm ET. AASECT Members and award recipients will receive email invitations early next week to join us.