The SASH Community
Defining Our Community
The SASH community is composed of professionals whose core work centers on advancing sexual and relational health. Sexual and relational health professionals are experts who provide guidance, education, research, and support to individuals, relationships, and communities to promote healthy sexuality and strong relationships. They address a wide range of issues, including sexual functioning, intimacy, emotional connection, and relational challenges, using evidence-based holistic approaches.
Licensed professionals specializing in sex therapy, relationship therapy, or trauma counseling.
Doctors, nurses, or pelvic health specialists addressing medical aspects of sexual health.
Professionals offering guidance on intimacy, dating, or sexual or relational challenges.
Educators, facilitators, and researchers advancing sexual health and relationship skills through teaching, research, and community engagement.
Key Focus Areas of Our Community
- Education on sexual anatomy, physiology, and reproductive health.
- Addressing sexual dysfunctions, such as difficulty with desire, arousal, or performance.
- Navigating issues like sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception, or family planning.
- Helping individuals understand their sexual or relational orientation and gender identity.
- Supporting couples in strengthening intimacy and connection.
- Addressing challenges like infidelity, trust issues, or differing expectations.
- Providing guidance on managing relational power dynamics.
- Supporting individuals who have experienced sexual trauma or abuse.
- Assisting with addressing and changing problematic patterns or behaviors related to sexual and relational health.
- Helping clients heal relational trauma, such as betrayal or abandonment.
- Promoting public awareness about consent, sexual rights, and respectful relationships.
- Advocating for inclusive policies in schools, workplaces, and communities.
- Providing professional training to equip others to address sexual and relational challenges effectively.
- Developing expertise to address diverse populations, honoring varying modalities and remedies.
- Ensuring approaches are inclusive of all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures.
- Promoting global accessibility by tailoring interventions to fit unique cultural and individual needs.
- Upholding respect and equity in all educational, clinical, and advocacy efforts.