Charmaine Borg, Assist. Professor, University of Groningen; Certified PsychoSexologist
- Charmaine Borg is a professor at the University of Groningen and a certified PsychoSexologist.
- She is an Executive Board Member of the European Federation of Sexology (EFS).
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Overview
In this episode of the Brand Called You, Charmaine Borg, a professor at the University of Groningen and a certified PsychoSexologist, draws on her research and clinical experience to discuss the importance of sexology and breaking taboos around sex and sexual pleasure. She explores the health and relationship benefits of positive sexual experiences, the need to understand issues like female sexual pain, and the use of psychology to prevent sexual violence.
00:33- About Charmaine Borg
- Charmaine Borg is a professor at the University of Groningen and a certified PsychoSexologist.
- She is an Executive Board Member of the European Federation of Sexology (EFS).
- Charmaine is also a Management Board Member & WG1 Leader of the European Sexual Medicine Network.
13:56- What are the most common misconceptions on this topic?
- One big myth is that sex is only penetrative; if there’s no intimacy or readiness, there’s a higher risk of pain and less enjoyment.
- Sex is like eating: the context matters as much as the act itself. Reducing sex to penetration alone is like saying an eating experience was just good for swallowing.
- Another myth is that sex should always be spontaneous and effortless. Over time, sex in relationships turns into a task instead of an enjoyable experience.
19:31- Is sex good for your sleep?
- Anecdotal evidence shows sex or masturbation before bed helps people sleep, but no studies examine this.
- While people predicted both would enhance sleep, we found over 14 days that only intercourse within couples led to quicker sleep onset and more restful sleep – not masturbation.
- We are further studying if factors like oxytocin release, intimacy, or physical activity play a role in explaining the intercourse-sleep relationship.
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- Charmaine Borg is a professor at the University of Groningen and a certified PsychoSexologist.
- She is an Executive Board Member of the European Federation of Sexology (EFS).
- Charmaine is also a Management Board Member & WG1 Leader of the European Sexual Medicine Network.
