Perspective
As a sex educator, lecturer and writer, my overall
perspective is that our society does not teach people the necessary
interpersonal relationship skills nor do people acquire this information
naturally. Most people have the desire to know more about sexuality
and how to relate successfully with another human being and create
mutually satisfying relationships. It is every person's right to
have a fulfilling sex life as long as that practice does not infringe
upon the rights of others.
In most cases, so-called sexual "problems" are
a result of learning deficits rather than a result of psychological
conflicts that can be treated with the current models in mental
health. In other words, given what most people are taught about
sexuality in school, by their families and peers, their anxieties
and difficulties are absolutely reasonable and understandable.
Objectives
- to foster a more open and honest public
dialogue about sexual issues so that individuals and couples will
have sufficient information upon which to make their own unique
choices as to the kind of sexual relationships and activities
that are appropriate to them
- to help people create sexual relationships
that will allow them to enjoy peace of mind, whatever their circumstances
- to teach people how to attract love and
be loved by others and how to build families and communities that
support positive and nurturing relationships
- to replace ignorance and fear about sexuality
with awareness and knowledge
- to teach and promote skills that will allow
people to live together in dignity, respect, understanding, trust,
kindness, honesty, compassion and love

Education
Doctor of Education (Human
Sexuality), October, 1996
Institute for Advanced Study
of Human Sexuality
San Francisco, CA
Summary of teaching qualifications
Associate Professor
Institute for Advanced Study
of Human Sexuality
San Francisco, CA
Guest Lecturer, Basic Lecture
Series
Institute for Advanced Study
of Human Sexuality
San Francisco, CA
Guest Lecturer, Human Sexuality
Classes
California State University
San Francisco, CA
Guest Lecturer in Human Sexuality
San Francisco Sex Information
(SFSI)
San Francisco, CA
Student Teaching Assistant,
Human Sexuality 101
Institute for Advanced Study
of Human Sexuality
San Francisco, CA
Small Group Leader, Personal
Growth Seminars
Actualizations, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Publications
Doctoral Research Project, "Urethral
Expulsions during Sensual Arousal and Bladder Catheterization in
Seven Human Females"
Basic Research Project, "Sexual
Behavior And Attitudes Survey Of Attendees Of Lifestyles '94 Convention
In San Diego, California, August 11-13, 1994"
Professional memberships
Society for the Scientific
Study of Sexuality
Accreditations
Certified Sexologist, American
College of Sexologists
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