Definition of the field of sexology and implications for research {including case for erotic dance}

Research paper written at Saybrook Graduate School & Research Center 
Rhea Orion November 2007/accepted for publication 2008
ABSTRACT
Sexology as an independent scientific field emerged during the twentieth century. Definition of the field is imperative when determining parameters of study for competent practice.  Those calling themselves sexologists include professionals who have additional specialized training in human sexuality in [...]

Polyamory paper for SSSS 4-08

Social research completed in the 1950’s revealed that polygamy as cultural norm has dominated the world cross culturally for most of history, albeit in most times and places, like monogamy, as a sexist and chattel based practice. Careful analysis of Franceur’s recent encyclopedia of sexuality shows that feminist and free love movements in the United [...]

Sex and the brain – the chemistry of love

Doctoral research
Contemporary Neuroscience: Sex and the Brain
The chemistry of love
Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center
San Francisco
July 2006
Sex therapists often say, “The biggest sex organ is the brain.” Is this true? And if so, what is meant by it? It takes more than brain chemistry for most humans to be satisfied with relationships and sexual [...]

Sex and the second half of life

Sex and Successful Aging in the Second Half of Life
Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center
San Francisco
October 2, 2006
“To the complaint that ‘aging deprives us of almost all physical pleasures,’ Cicero replies that such a loss is good riddance, because it allows the aged to concentrate on the promotion of reason and virtue…[he states]…’no more deadly [...]