EP58: Gender, Sexuality, and Mental Health - A Conversation with Alex Iantaffi

About this Episode In this week of the Sex Series, we focus on gender with Dr. Alex Iantaffi — sex and gender expert, licensed therapist, and Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy. This episode is for anyone looking to better understand the role of gender in clients' lives, including how people can change and express their gender identity. Considering gender from both its biological and societal roots, we look at how gender plays a role in our relationships and interactions with family, friends, partners and strangers. About Alex:

Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, LMFT is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy. They work as a therapist, writer and independent scholar on Dakota and Anishinaabe territories, Turtle Island, also known as Minneapolis, MN. Alex has researched, presented and published extensively on gender, disability, sexuality, bisexuality, polyamory, BDSM, Deafness, education, sexual health, HIV prevention, and transgender issues.

You can find out more at www.alexiantaffi.com

Find Alex on Twitter: @xtaffi

Links from the Conversation: The Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy References and Relevant Books:

To get 10% off the book "How to Understand Your Gender," use the discount code GEND10 (for orders in the US) or GEN (for orders in the UK) at the following link: http://www.jkp.com/usa/how-to-understand-your-gender-2.html

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The APA Citation for this Episode: Speciale, M. (Producer). (2017, October 11). Unhushed with Dr. Karen Rayne: Talking to Kids and Teens about Sex [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ei Thanks to the Following Photographer: Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash