Dr. Tammy talks with sex therapist and sexual health educator Nikita Fernandes about the stigma, the struggle and the unique challenges sex workers face when it comes to caring for the emotional health of their clients as well as finding resources to care for their own mental health and well being.
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Nikita Fernandes is a certified sex therapist and psychotherapist based in New York City. As a South Asian immigrant who is queer, neurodivergent, and poly, Nikitia lives at the intersection of various identities. Through her work as a sex therapist, educator and fellow human being, Nikita advocates for sex positivity - empowering people with marginalized identities to cultivate mindful relationships. In her practice, Nikita specializes in working with kinky individuals and polyamorous couples. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, GQ, and Huff Post.
SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR SEX WORKERS
- Blue Canary Psychotherapy & Sex Therapy - NY
- Red Canary Song - support for migrant massage therapists & sex workers
- Pineapple Support
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST?
Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Dr. Tammy's Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.
Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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