We all experience sexual rejection -- and it's not about sex | Marissa Nelson | TEDxUCSB

Intimacy in long-term relationships is a tricky and touchy topic, but renowned Sex Therapist Marissa Nelson navigates the subject with grace and poise, pointing us in the much-coveted direction of lasting resilience and happiness. Marissa Nelson has helped hundreds of couples to rediscover lasting connections while overcoming all of life’s challenges together. Her extensive clinical knowledge of couples’ issues and accessible, contemporary style of engagement make couples and sex therapy conversational, war, and fun. In this talk, Nelson brings her valuable expertise to the stage, breaking down the barriers and misconceptions people have about intimacy and exploring practical, science-backed steps to ensure that both partners in the relationship are satisfied with their intimacy throughout their lives. Nelson’s approach to this delicate topic is one that will inspire, inform, and instill perseverance in all for years to come!

Marissa Nelson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) and a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Certified Sexuality Educator (CSE) by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). An internationally recognized expert, Nelson is the creator of IntimacyMoons Couples Retreats, rated by Women’s Health and Bustle Magazines as one of the top couples retreats worldwide. ‍She has also been frequently featured in over 100 national and international media publications including: The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CBC, CNN Health, Glamour, & Latina and Black Enterprise.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx