Sexual Health Alliance

07/17/2026

The Conference You'll Be Talking About All Year

As one of our attendees shares, the SHA Annual S//xological Conference brings together world-renowned experts covering topics you may have never imagined exploring. Beyond the presentations, it's the opportunity to connect with professionals from around the world, exchange ideas, and learn directly from leaders who are shaping the future of s//xual health that makes the experience truly unforgettable.

Whether you're a therapist, physician, educator, coach, researcher, or s//xologist, you'll leave with practical knowledge, meaningful connections, and renewed inspiration for your work. It's more than a conference; it's a community of professionals committed to advancing s//xual health through evidence-based education and collaboration.

Join us for the 2026 SHA Annual S//xological Conference, taking place October 15–17, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Denver, and experience why so many attendees make it a tradition year after year. We can't wait to welcome you.

07/14/2026

Where Professional Networking Feels Like An Adventure

The best networking doesn't always happen in a conference room. Sometimes it happens while exploring a new city, sharing meals with fellow professionals, wandering through historic streets, or experiencing another culture together.

Our Study Abroad programs are intentionally designed to bring together therapists, educators, coaches, researchers, and healthcare professionals in environments where meaningful conversations happen naturally and a global community that continues long after the trip ends.

This September, join us for our Berlin Study Abroad (September 20–24) and Copenhagen Study Abroad (September 27–October 1). Discover two incredible cities while learning alongside professionals who share your passion for advancing s//xual health.

Reserve your spot today and experience networking with a better view.

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07/13/2026

Is There Really a Hidden Meaning Behind Your S//x Dreams? 🤔💭

Dreaming about an ex. A friend. Your boss. A stranger. A celebrity.

It can feel unsettling to wake up from an erot//c dream and wonder if your subconscious is trying to tell you something. But decades of dream research suggest the answer is usually more complicated than that.

Our brains don't replay reality while we sleep... they reorganize memories, emotions, experiences, and relationships. That's why the people who appear in your dreams aren't necessarily the people you secretly want. More often, they're familiar symbols your mind uses while processing your waking life.

Research has found that most erot//c dreams involve someone other than a current romantic partner, and that's considered a completely normal part of dreaming. Dreams about an ex don't automatically mean you want them back. Dreams about a friend or your boss don't necessarily reveal hidden attraction. Even dreams involving someone outside your usual attraction aren't considered evidence of your orientation or identity.

Scientists have also found that dream themes can be influenced by factors like stress, emotional experiences, relationship satisfaction, and s//xual desire. But dreams remain highly subjective, and no single dream can reliably diagnose your feelings, predict your future, or define who you are.

Instead of asking, "What does this dream mean?" it may be more helpful to ask, "What has my mind been processing lately?"

Curious to read the research behind these findings? Comment "LINK" and we'll DM you the study and additional science-backed resources on dreams, attraction, and human s//xuality.