The Sexological Education Imperative 🔍 New on Medium: The Power of Women — Matriarchy, Sexual Freedom, and Sacred Femininity in Wodaabe and Tuareg Societies by Nicole R. Goode, M.A., ABS (PsyD candidate)What can we learn from cultures where women’s autonomy, beauty, power, and sexuality are celebrated—not suppressed? In my latest article, I explore the rich traditions of the Wodaabe and Tuareg peoples, where matriarchal influence, sexual agency, and sacred femininity shape social life in ways...

The Sexological Education Imperative Greetings Brilliant Minds, We are excited to share a powerful new piece by Nicole R. Goode, M.A., ABS (PsyD candidate) that is sparking critical conversations on identity, intimacy, and the unseen forces behind our desires. In this thought-provoking article, Goode unpacks how racial bias—often unconscious—can influence who we are attracted to and how those preferences are shaped by a history of systemic injustice and media narratives. This isn’t just about...

This month, we’re flipping the script.Psyche, Sex, & Society is turning its full attention to a topic far too often buried under centuries of distortion: women, sex, and pleasure across the lifespan. From puritanical myths to Eurocentric patriarchal narratives, female sexuality has long been filtered through a lens that dims its power—especially as women age. But what if we told you the truth is far more electric? ✨ What if pleasure doesn’t fade—it evolves? ✨ What if desire doesn’t decline—it...