ISSM Webinar on Sexual Wellbeing in Neurodiverse and Neurological Patients
Join us for the ISSM Webinar on Sexual Wellbeing in Neurodiverse and Neurological Patients, which will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC. To see what time that is for you, click here.
Neurodiversity and various neurological conditions can profoundly influence an individual's experience of sexual wellbeing, impacting aspects such as sensory processing, communication, physical capabilities, and emotional regulation. These diverse effects necessitate a nuanced and personalized approach to sexual expression.
Join us for the highly anticipated ISSM Webinar on Sexual Wellbeing in Neurodiverse and Neurological Patients! Addressing one of our most requested topics, this essential session will delve into critical insights on ADHD and sexual function, comprehensive sexual education in Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation, and the nuanced impact of various neurological diseases on sexuality. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and contribute to a more inclusive approach to sexual health. A dedicated Q&A segment will follow the presentations.
Program
1:00 PM UTC Opening by moderator Joachim Osur
1:05 PM UTC ADHD and Sexual Function by Stephanie Buehler
1:20 PM UTC Sexual Education in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation by Mitchell Tepper
1:35 PMUTC Neurological Diseases and Sexuality by Woet Gianotten
1:50 PM UTC Live Q&A
This webinar is estimated to end at 2:15 PM UTC
This webinar is free to join and open to ISSM members and non-members! The recording will be made available within the ISSM university following the live event.
Joachim OsurUSA
Prof Joachim Osur is the Vice Chancellor, Amref International University. He is a Professor of sexual and reproductive health, a public health, reproductive health, Sexual Medicine specialist practitioner and a sex coach. His interests are on research on indigenous African practices that improve sexual wellbeing; integration of sexual medicine in African health systems; and destigmatizing sexual diversity and practices to enhance sexual wellbeing. He is widely published in peer reviewed journals, has written books in his area of specialization and is a regular sexual health educator in popular print and audiovisual media. Among others, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, and a PhD in reproductive health; a Membership of the American College of Sexologists and a Fellowship of the Multidisciplinary Joint Committee on Sexual Medicine as designated by the European Union of Medical Specialists.
Stephanie BuehlerUSA
Stephanie Jona Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S, IF is a highly respected psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. As the President of LearnSexTherapy.com by The Buehler Institute, Inc., she leads a premier educational platform offering APA, NBCC, AASECT, and California BRN-approved continuing education for mental health and healthcare providers.
A prolific author, Dr. Buehler is best known for her widely used inclusive textbook, What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know about Sex (3rd Ed.), which has become an essential resource. Recognized for creating a sexological ecosystemic model, her work has been highly influential in sexology. She serves as a reviewer for esteemed academic journals, including Current Reports in Sexual Health, ensuring the advancement of evidence-based practices in sexual health and therapy.
Dr. Buehler is a sought-after speaker, presenting at leading conferences such as ISSWSH, AASECT, SSTAR, and the California Psychological Association. Her expertise has been featured in major media outlets, including The Atlantic, Prevention, and Women’s Health. Previously, she practiced at a major regional hospital, where she specialized in the intersection of physical, mental, and sexual health. Today, she provides expert consultation and supervision in sex therapy and sexuality counseling, guiding clinicians in delivering compassionate, informed care.
Website: http://learnsextherapy.com
IG: learnsextherapy_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephaniebuehler/
Mitchell Tepper USA
Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH
Dr. Mitchell Tepper brings 43 years of personal experience living well with a spinal cord injury to his role as a Sexuality Researcher, Educator, Coach, and Servant Leader. With a profound understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals with acquired disabilities, Dr. Tepper has become a passionate and influential voice advocating for sexual health and intimacy within the community.
Tepper's dedication to improving lives is evident through his extensive contributions to the field. He has published research on sexuality education and counseling in SCI rehabilitation programs, pleasure and orgasm in people with SCI, and sexual health care for wounded warriors. Additionally, he developed the curriculum, Providing Comprehensive Sexual Health Care for People with Spinal Injuries: Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals that was funded by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation. He is also the author of Regain that Feeling: Secrets to Sexual Self-Discovery and Producer/Director of the award winning documentary, Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives, now streaming on PBS.
Dr. Tepper's robust educational background includes a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Bryant University, a Master of Public Health from Yale University, and a PhD in Human Sexuality Education from the University of Pennsylvania. This diverse foundation equips him with unique expertise to drive meaningful change and connect individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to vital resources and support. Tepper lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife of 40 years, Cheryl. They have a 29-year-old son, Jeremy.
Website: http://Drmitchelltepper.com
Documentary: http://Loveafterwar.org
Streaming on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/love-after-war-saving-love-saving-lives-dwkxtp/
New Day Films: https://www.newday.com/films/love-after-war-saving-love-saving-lives for educational licensing
Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/love-after-war for library access
Kinema: https://kinema.com/films/love-after-war-saving-love-saving-lives-p0b6qz to host a community screening
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Regain-That-Feeling-Self-Discovery-Relationships/dp/1505444993/
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/doctortepper
https://www.facebook.com/LoveAfterWar
https://www.instagram.com/drmtepper/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmitchelltepper/
Woet GianottenThe Netherlands
Woet L. Gianotten, MD-psychotherapist, is a retired senior lecturer in Medical Sexology at the University Medical Centres of Rotterdam and Utrecht (the Netherlands).
For two decades, he was consultant in physical rehabilitation sexology.
He loves teaching. Between 2010 in Oxford and 2023 in Budapest, he took care of this topic in the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine
