Sexual Health in Women Across the Lifespan

Description

Health psychologists need a deep understanding of women’s sexual health across the lifespan to address its complex biological, psychological, relational, and sociocultural dimensions. Dr. Stephanie Buehler will discuss an inclusive framework that explores cultural and systemic factors that shape sexual health, including the experiences of LGBTQ+ women and those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. She will also discuss practical, evidence-based strategies to integrate culturally responsive and affirmative approaches into practice. Through case examples and actionable insights, Dr. Buehler will empower psychologists to assess, intervene, and advocate for women’s sexual well-being.

Continuing Education Information

2 CE Credits, Instructional Level: Intermediate

2 Contact Hours (New York Board of Psychology)

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify biological, psychological, relational, and sociocultural factors influencing women’s sexual health across the lifespan, including examples from diverse populations.
2. Discuss three cultural or systemic barriers to sexual health for LGBTQ+ women and women from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
3. Design one actionable intervention plan that integrates culturally responsive and affirming practices to improve sexual health outcomes for women.

Disclosures: Dr. Buehler has no conflicts of interest to disclose. Generative AI was not used in the development or content of this presentation.

Certification Information

Each course in the Women's Health Across the Lifespan series is worth 1 elective point toward our Women's Health Across the Lifespan certification, which can be earned after completing all 18 courses in the series. The certification is not offered for any additional CEs*, but is offered as a certificate of completion for the series. *Individual courses can be taken to earn CE (see "continuing education information" on each course page).

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CE Disclaimers

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0010