Who am I?
I’m a Dutch-English sexologist with a background in psychology and a master’s in Clinical Sexology from Rome.
I work as a sex educator and sexologist with a passion for supporting people navigating sex and intimacy after chronic illness, disability, or major life changes. I believe everyone deserves sex education that reflects the kind of sex we actually want to have - pleasure-focused, inclusive, and free from shame. Sex and relationships impact all of us, yet most of us were never given the tools to explore this part of ourselves with confidence and curiosity. My work is rooted in a sex-positive, feminist approach that aims to change that.
I'm currently the Chair of the Early Careers Committee at the European Federation of Sexology and a committee member of the Early Career Group at the International Psycho-Oncology Society where I hope to bridge gaps between science and everyday knowledge.
My Vales
My values are rooted in a queer-focused, trauma-informed, and sex-positive approach. I believe in sexual freedom and advocate for the protection of sex work, as well as the ethical consumption of pornography. There is no place for shame or stigma in conversations about sex and pleasure. For me, sex is not just about penetration or orgasms—it's about intimacy, connection, and the many ways we relate to ourselves and others. Pleasure is a human right that deserves to be protected, prioritised, and demanded. In a world that often teaches us to disconnect from our bodies and desires, embracing sexual liberation is a radical act of self-care, self-acceptance, and resistance.
