sExploration
Sexual issues can be as difficult for clinician to address as they are for clients to share. While it is easy to leave these issues unexplored, they are ever present. sExploration is a yearly event that offers students and faculty an opportunity to explore the intersection of human sexuality with culture, identities and clinical practice. sExploration is produced by PASD as a catalyst for discussions (in and out of classrooms) on integrating sexuality issues into all elements of our work as mental health professionals: assessment, consultation, research, practice, education and development. Scroll down to see the events for this year's sExploration, as well as events from previous sExplorations.
sExploration 2025
Sex Bytes: Online Reality & Cyber Sexuality
March 10th, 2025 - March 27th, 2025
The internet has revolutionized not just how we communicate, but also how we express and experience sexuality. Online communities have become pivotal spaces for exploring desires once considered taboo, blurring the lines between digital and tangible realities through virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial companionship, or lack thereof. These advancements are reshaping relationship expectations and daily interactions—empowering individuals to embrace their sexual identities while also emboldening some to impose their beliefs onto others. As mental health professionals, we are uniquely positioned to navigate these complexities. Sex Bytes: Online Reality & Cyber Sexuality delves into how online spaces influence sexuality and relationships across the lifespan, examining the evolution of pornography in the internet age, the impact of AI tools, and strategies for counseling patients in negotiating their digital and real-world sexual experiences. Join us to explore the intersection of technology and sexuality, and equip yourself to support your clients in this ever-evolving landscape.
