What Does Sexual Help Look Like?

Aside from the emails I get telling me I don't know what I'm talking about (less common than I expect) and the emails from people who like to make fun of my hair (more common than I could have ever imagined), the two kinds of emails I get the most are from folks either looking for some kind of sexual help, or looking to become a sexual helper.  In both cases, I'm struck by how hard it is for people who don't already work in sex, to know where to start.  

I shouldn't be surprised by this. Most of us aren't clear on the differences between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and a therapist.  Throw a sexual specialty into the mix and it's something we talk about even less in school, in the media, and in our homes. 

So whether you're looking for information or support, or a career change, I hope you'll find something in this week's newsletter that you didn't already know.  ~  Cory

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What Does Sexual Help Look Like? Aside from the emails I get telling me I don't know what I'm talking about (less common than I expect) and the emails from people who like to make fun of my hair (more common than I could have ever imagined), the two kinds of emails I get the most are from folks either looking for some kind of sexual help, or looking to become a sexual helper.  In both cases, I'm struck by how hard it is for people who don't already work in sex, to know where to start.   I shouldn't be surprised by this. Most of us aren't clear on the differences between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and a therapist.  Throw a sexual specialty into the mix and it's something we talk about even less in school, in the media, and in our homes.  So whether you're looking for information or support, or a career change, I hope you'll find something in this week's newsletter that you didn't already know.  ~  Cory Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert A Guide to Sexuality Helping Professions   What's the difference between a sex therapist and sex educator? How about a sex researcher and sexologist? If you're looking for information or help, who should you talk to?  Is there a sex Ghostbusters? Find out here (spoiler alert:  there isn't a sex Ghostbusters). READ NOW How Do I Become a Sex Educator?   Anyone can call themselves a sex educator, and plenty of people without any education or training in sex education do.  So if you want to be a sex educator, and you aren't interested in faking it until you make it, where do you begin? READ NOW Is Sexual Surrogacy Legal?   Sexual surrogates may, but don't always, have sex with their clients.  What makes that any different from sex work, and does using a different name give them a legal pass?   READ NOW What Training Do Sex Therapists Receive?   What sorts of qualifications and credentials should you ask about when shopping around for a sex therapist? READ NOW Featured Articles • Are Your Divorce Fantasies Normal? • 5 Signs That You're Being a Bad Friend • What's an Emotional Vampire? Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Twilight! • The Single Boomer Holiday Blues is real and the sting is painful • The 5 Best Novels to Read as a Couple • Sizes and Reviews of Small Condoms • James Brown Had a History of Domestic Abuse • What's the Difference Between Marriage and Civil Unions? Advertisement About Sexuality  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.