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The Neuropsychology of Sex:
Understanding the Brain’s Role in Desire, Arousal, Orgasm, Love, Lust, and Attachment

This course provides an overview of the neurological and neurochemical foundations of human sexual behavior. Participants will explore the brain mechanisms that underlie sexual desire, arousal, infatuation, orgasm, love, lust, and long-term attachment. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of limbic, cortical, and reward system structures, as well as the roles of key neurotransmitters and hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and testosterone. The course integrates current findings from neuroscience and psychobiology to enhance clinicians’ understanding of how brain-based processes influence sexual functioning, relational bonding, and therapeutic outcomes.

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The Neuropsychology of Sex:
Understanding the Brain’s Role in Desire, Arousal, Orgasm, Love, Lust, and Attachment

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 AM EDT

Presenter: Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST,C-PST

Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify major brain regions and neurochemical systems involved in sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm.
2. Differentiate the neurological correlates of lust, attraction, and attachment.
3. Describe how neural and hormonal processes contribute to the development and maintenance of romantic and sexual relationships.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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This course provides an overview of the neurological and neurochemical foundations of human sexual behavior. Participants will explore the brain mechanisms that underlie sexual desire, arousal, infatuation, orgasm, love, lust, and long-term attachment. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of limbic, cortical, and reward system structures, as well as the roles of key neurotransmitters and hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and testosterone. The course integrates current findings from neuroscience and psychobiology to enhance clinicians’ understanding of how brain-based processes influence sexual functioning, relational bonding, and therapeutic outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify major brain regions and neurochemical systems involved in sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm.
2. Differentiate the neurological correlates of lust, attraction, and attachment.
3. Describe how neural and hormonal processes contribute to the development and maintenance of romantic and sexual relationships.

Agenda:

Agenda:

12:00 – 12:10 | Introduction & Course Overview

Welcome and objectives
Overview of neuroscience and its relevance to sexual behavior and relationships

12:10 – 12:45 | Neurobiology of Sexual Desire and Arousal

Key brain regions involved in sexual motivation (hypothalamus, limbic system, cortex)
Role of neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, testosterone
Clinical implications for understanding desire and arousal issues

12:45 – 1:15 | Lust, Infatuation, and Romantic Attraction

Neural circuits of lust vs. attraction
Neurochemical pathways of infatuation and “falling in love”
How early attachment and reward systems influence partner choice

1:15- 1:30 CASE DISCUSSION

1:30 – 1:40 | Break (10 minutes)

1:40 – 2:15 | Orgasm and Reward Pathways

Neurological mechanisms of orgasm
Dopamine, oxytocin, and reward system interactions
Clinical relevance for sexual dysfunction and pleasure disorders

2:15 – 2:45 | Love, Attachment, and Clinical Applications

Neural basis of long-term attachment and pair bonding
Oxytocin, vasopressin, and stress regulation
Applying neuroscience to assessment and therapeutic interventions

2:45- 3 CASE DISCUSSION

This presentation is open to:

Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Level: intermediate

Level of Clinician: intermediate

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
Therapist Express 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-0275.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. AASECT Core Knowledge Areas: {category_letter}. May be used for Sex Therapy Area {category_st}.
CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.

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