Joy Davidson

Website: www.joydavidson.com CetificationsDr. Joy Davidson holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is an AASECT certified Diplomate in Sex Therapy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Biography: Dr. Davidson is the author of Fearless Sex: A Babe's Guide to Overcoming Your Romantic Obsessions and Getting the Sex Life You Deserve, (2004, Fairwinds Press) which, in hardcover, was a selection of the Literary Guild and the Venus Book Club. Her insights, as well as her warm, vivacious personal style, have made her a sought-after speaker at seminars and conferences, and a guest on hundreds of national television and radio shows, including Oprah, 20/20, CNN News, Entertainment Tonight, Montel, and the O'Reilly Factor. She was the host of 36 episodes of the Playboy Channel’s interview-based series, "Secret Confessions and Fantasies," and the writer/creator of the Playboy/Sharper Image home video series, “Secrets of Making Love to the Same Person Forever.” An expert commentator on sexual issues in popular media and culture, Dr. Davidson is a contributor to four of Benbella Books’ acclaimed “Smart Pop” anthologies. In addition to her work on SexualHealth.com, Dr. Davidson has been a monthly sex and relationships advice columnist for LoveandHealth.info, where her monthly video series "The Joy Spot" launches in Feb. '06. She has been the sex colunist for Playgirl magazine, Men’s Fitness Magazine, Msn’s Underwire, Msn's Women Central, and she writes a "sex in the city" style column in the Manhattan monthly, NYC Plus. Dr. Davidson's first book, The Agony Of It All: The Drive for Drama and Excitement in Women’s Lives, (Tarcher, 1988) was described by Kirkus Reviews as: "a genuine contribution to the growing library on women’s studies." Her expert comments are frequently quoted in magazines, newpapers and other media, including USA Today, Salon.com, Redbook, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, Marie Claire, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, and Cosmopolitan. She lives and works in New York City. For more information, visit her at www.joydavidson.com