The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health
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The CSPH will be offering our first Fall full-day GTA Training, which will take place on Monday, February 20th from 10-5 at the Women's Medical Center of RI in Cranston, RI. What does GTA training entail? Training and Materials: Megan Andelloux, a board-certified sexologist and sex educator, teaches both the ins and outs of a comprehensive physical exam (including breast examination and an … [Read more...]
The CSPH will be offering our first full-day GTA Training, which will take place on Monday, February 20th from 10-5 at the Women's Medical Center of RI in Cranston, RI. What does GTA training entail? Training and Materials: Megan Andelloux, a board-certified sexologist and sex educator, teaches both the ins and outs of a comprehensive physical exam (including breast examination and an … [Read more...]
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health is proud to announce the publication of their article, “Sexual Health Education and Policy in Medical School: The Importance of Incorporating Basic Human Rights into Medical Education and Training” in the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance’s 2011 report, State of Sexual Freedom in the United States. The report is available online. Megan Andelloux … [Read more...]
Megan Andelloux, AASECT/ACS will be holding a workshop on Sexuality and Aging from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Women's Wellness Workshop 2011 hosted by the Miriam Hospital, on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the Patriot Room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. Registration for the daylong event costs $30. You may register by phone: 401-444-4800 or 1-800-927-1230 or online. About the … [Read more...]
More than 18 million Americans suffer from fecal incontinence, and embarrassing and inconvenient condition that leads to an inability to hold your bowel movements. Until now treatments have included muscle grafts and electrical implants have been less than effective. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine have recently started working on the world's … [Read more...]
Dana E. Zink RN, BS of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is looking for male standardized patients who are willing to participate in Genito-Urinary (GU) exams. They are conducted four times a year, and this years dates are: October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd, and November 10th. If you or someone you know is interested, email us at TheCSPH@gmail.com for more information! … [Read more...]
[Excerpt]: Scientists have found a "superbug" strain of gonorrhea in Japan that is resistant to all recommended antibiotics and say it could transform a once easily treatable infection into a global public health threat. The new strain of the sexually transmitted disease -- called H041 -- cannot be killed by any currently recommended treatments for gonorrhea, leaving doctors with no other option … [Read more...]
Sex Nerds! Women's Sexuality Educators- Pay Attention! The 2011 Annual ISSWSH Meeting is upon us, and taking place in AZ. Titled: DESERT HEAT Here's the lowdown. How any sexuality professional who works with women would not want to go to this is beyond me. ISSWSH 2011 Scientific Program “Desert Heat” Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Continental … [Read more...]
About The Medicalization of Sex Conference. The Medicalization of Sex is a complex and fascinating phenomenon with historical roots in nineteenth century sexology. As a contemporary phenomenon, it occurs at the intersection of technology, culture, gender, medicine, sexuality, global capitalism, and rapid social change. The Department of Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser … [Read more...]
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health is deeply committed to sexual health and training of medical providers. The director of The CSPH frequently trains medical students and providers what should take place during a pelvic exam at various medical schools across New England. Many people have questions regarding what medical providers are actually doing when conducting a pelvic exam. … [Read more...]
