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Educational Services
Education for Professionals in the Field of Sexuality


Below you will find a variety of education resources that are available for those in the adult novelty industry and the field of sexuality with regard to sexual products and beyond.

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NAASAS Academy
AASECT.org
Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance
Woodhull Sexual
Freedom Alliance
Get our free tutorial and distributor list when you become a NAASAS member. These are a must for anyone who needs a solid foundation and building blocks in creating a sex toy business. Perfect for budding professionals starting such as adult home party companies and representatives, adult novelty retailers, sex toy manufacturers, sexual health educators, sex therapists, and more.
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a professional organization for sexuality focused educators, counselors and therapists. They offer Professional Members as well as a certification program, conferences, community forums and much more. Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance focuses on advancing the well-being, rights and autonomy of sexuality through advocacy, education and action. They provide videos and podcasts from events and special projects, as well as connections to related resources such as organizations, publications and an extensive bibliography.
     
The New School for Erotic Touch
San Francisco Sex Information
Loveology
New School of Erotic Touch
San Francisco Sex Information
NSET was founded by Joseph Kramer Ph.D. of the Erospirit Research Institute in Oakland, CA. This school offers a video based program where one watches sexual health related videos in order to receive certification. It can be applied to sexual health professionals, however, it is also available for consumers. San Francisco Sex Information offers educational resources for Sex Educator Training Classes through a unique class on human sexuality twice each year with basic sex information, communication and education skills, and personal insight.
Loveology University® offers a curriculum with over 300 hours of online educational courses for the Certified Love Coach program, approved by AASECT for CE credits towards ACS membership. They offer mentoring, entrepreneurial kits, certified Relationship Coach & Master Sexpert courses on love, intimacy & human sexuality.
     
Williams Trading University
Sex Coach U
Williams Trading University is a FREE online program available exclusively to existing and new wholesale Williams Trading Co. accounts. Cosponsored with various adult manufacturers, online courses are provided by manufacturers who help provide information about their various products, how to best sell them and more.
A specialized camp for monetizing the field of sex education through a variety of means including: mastering social media, becoming a recognized authority in one’s field, how to be paid for lectures, receiving sponsorships from adult toy companies, how to pitch television shows on sex and relationships, working with the media, contract negotiation and much more.
SCU was founded by Dr. Patti Britton and Dr. Robert Dunlap and offers sex coach training & credentialing using home study and virtual education with additional certification from their association the World Association of Sex Coaches. The program offers 10 Courses which must be completed within 1 year with tuition and books just over $1500.00.
     
http://councilforrelationships.org/
Kink Academy
Council for Relationships
PESI, Inc.
Kink Academy uses sexual education videos to teach both adult consumers and professionals about the world of Kink (BDSM, Dominance & submission, etc.) Relationships (Polyamory, Swinging, Communication, Gender Awareness, etc.) Sensuality (Massage & Sensual Touch, Kissing, Strap-On Play, etc.) Health & Wellness (Anatomy for BDSM, Safer Sex, Aging, Sexual Addiction, Legal Concerns, etc.) Some of the videos are free while others require payment. The Council for Relationships based in Pennsylvania offers a post-graduate certificate program in sex therapy for postgraduate clinicians such as psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, physicians, etc. On-Site Training Classes and supervision are conducted Wednesdays from September through May. PESI is a mental health focused nonprofit organization which provides continuiing education for therapists, nurses, physicians, etc. They provide live seminars, conferences, research materials on relationships, sexual health and more.
     
PDU - Pipedream University
Passion University
ISSWSH
Passion University
PDU: Pipedream University offers education to resellers about their products through informative seminars connecting directly with storeowners, managers, and buyers.
The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) provides resources in the area of women's sexuality for professionals through professional membership, meetings, promotion of related achievements and books as well as ISSWSH awards to those in the field of women's sexuality. P.U. of Hayward, California offers a program in Tantra & Sexuality as well as other programs such as Relationships & Communications and holistic focused teachings. Specifically in the field of sexuality they offer a Passion Coaching Certificate Program which anatomy and physiology of human sexuality, psychology, sex and society, sexual counseling and treatment. This course has both online and in-person classes.
     
The Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)
SMSNA
NCFR
SSTAR
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) began in 1994 and promotes research and education in the field of sexuality. Their resources are a great help to professionals committed to clinical sexual health. They have an additional site for helpful sexual health resources through SexHealthMatters.org. National Council on Family Relations was founded in 1938 and focuses solely on family research, practice and education. They offer certification, membership, resources, news and conferences. They offer education and resources regarding sexually related topics such as sexual roles, same-sex marriage, sexuality and teens and much more. Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) was founded in 1975 and is a community of sexual health professionals with a focus on sexual clinical research. Primary professionals are for clinicians who treat problems of sexual function, sexual identity, and reproductive life. SSTAR provides annual meetings, clinical conferences, membership newsletters, and an e-mail list-serv for members.
     
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health
European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
ESSM
WAS
The Center for Sexual Pleasure is a great educational resource if you are interested in working within the field of sex education but are confused about the process or types of education needed. They provide information on the different careers option available today through workshops in order to understand the job market, higher education options and more in the field of sexuality.
European Society for Sexual Medicine focuses on the advancement for research in the field of sexual medicine and does this by giving research and travel grants to clinical and basic scientists. They provide awards, membership, meetings and resources. In addition to this ESSM provides text books for clinical sexology and sexual medicine. They collaborate with EFS. The World Association for Sexual Health is a membership organization of individual supporting members and organizations. A great resource for activism in the field of sexology. Membership provides a subscription to the International Journal of Sexual Health and a the discounted subscription to SexualHealthVisual.com which is an incredibly rich resource of education in the field of sexuality.
     
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)
ISSM
SWHR
SSSS

The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM, formerly known as ISIR/ISSIR) began in 1978 for the purpose exploring sexual dysfunction in men but has since evolved into clinical exploration of human sexuality as a whole. They provide membership, journals, resources, conferences, and sharing of valuable information in the field of sexuality such as case studies.

Society for Women's Health Research was founded in 1990 by physicians, medical researchers and health advocates to bring attention to diseases and conditions that uniquely affect women and work to advance the field of sex-based biology. They offer grants, awards, membership, conferences and education. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) was founded in 1957 dedicated to the study of sexuality and catering to such professions that deal in sexual health such as anthropologists, biologists, educators, historians, nurses, physicians, psychologists, sociologists, theologians, therapists, and other disciplines. Offers membership, a newsletter, conferences and has an award program.
     
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
 
GLMA
WPATH
 
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) focuses on providing resources, education and membership for the advancement of equality in healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and healthcare providers. They offer the AMSA/GLMA LGBT Health Achievement Award and an annual conference. World Professional Association for Transgender Health promotes resources in transgender health. They provide events, membership, news and provider resources.  

 

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