When Treatment Causes Harm: Understanding PSSD and Iatrogenic Sexual Dysfunctions
This webinar is designed to educate sexuality professionals on PSSD: Post SSRI/ SNRI Sexual Dysfunction and related sexual dysfunction caused by medical treatment
This webinar is designed to educate sexuality professionals on PSSD: Post SSRI/ SNRI Sexual Dysfunction and related sexual dysfunction caused by medical treatment
This webinar will provide one AASECT CE upon completion of the one-hour presentation and passing grade on the quiz. There is no financial obligation as I am working to promote awareness of PSSD and iatrogenic sexual dysfunctions.
This webinar is to raise awareness about Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) and similar iatrogenic sexual dysfunctions, by helping sexuality professionals recognize the potential signs and what they can do to support their clients/ patients/ students.This webinar does not discourage the use of medications nor provide the tools for medical diagnosis.
PSSD and similarly iatrogenic sexual syndromes are distressing conditions that are often overlooked in mental health treatment. They manifest as a loss of sexuality along with physical and cognitive impacts, with symptoms appearing during medication use or upon discontinuation, sometimes persisting indefinitely.
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for one CE credit. This CE credit may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
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Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information, please contact info@aasect.org.
I am a middle-aged, bisexual, disabled, cisgender woman living and creating on Choctaw and Chitimacha land (New Orleans, LA) with my spouse and our many beloved pets.
I am an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, an AASECT Individual CE Provider, an ISEE Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator, and a sex coach. My work is rooted in evidence-based research and enriched by personal narratives. Having lived with chronic pain for more than twenty years, I understand how pain, illness, and disability can reshape intimacy and sexuality. As an educator, I explore how sexuality can serve as a tool for navigating the challenges of a life affected by chronic pain.
Through my teaching and coaching, I strive to challenge assumptions about what sexuality “should” look like for those living with chronic pain. I provide comprehensive, holistic sexuality education for individuals, partners, and caregivers—offering practical tools, trusted resources, and personalized guidance that honor the complexity of each person’s experience.
In addition to this work, I educate professionals and the public about Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) and other iatrogenic sexual conditions—important but often overlooked topics in healthcare and sexuality fields.