Male Sexual Health:
Essential Clinical Strategies
with David F Khalili, LMFT
Virtual CE Event for Therapists
WHEN
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 11:45am - 1:30pm
See specific timeframe breakdown below.
WHERE
Online via Google Meet
Link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails.
COST
Licensed Members: $35
Licensed Non-members: $50
Associate Members: $20
Associate Non-members: $35
CE CREDITS
1.5
PROGRAMS CHAIR/EVENT ORGANIZER
Kathryn Bikle, LMFT
About This Event
This presentation explores male mental and sexual health, focusing on vulnerability, anxiety, and self-reliance, and examines societal expectations and stigma within the context of sexual well-being. It introduces a biopsychosocial assessment framework and practical techniques like communication strategies and erotic mindfulness for harm reduction and fostering connections related to sexual health. The course emphasizes compassion, empathy, and accountability, offering valuable insights and interventions for therapists seeking to improve men's sexual health and overall well-being.
We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes September 24th, 2025.
Education Goals/Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation participants will:
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List six categories treated within sex therapy.
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Identify three mental health patterns observed in men, such as isolation, anxiety, and self-sabotage, and understand their implications on male sexual health.
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Outline three components of the biopsychosocial assessment framework and describe how each component influences men's mental health and well-being.
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Describe three interventions for men’s sexual health.
Presenter
David F Khalili, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a couples and sex therapy practice throughout California, and authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating. Specializing in couples and sex therapy, David draws from his diverse background, including peer sex education, adult boutiques, and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. Contact: 415.448.6743 and contact@davidfkhalili.com.
Event Schedule
11:45 - 12:00 Check in, Welcome, Announcements, and Informal Networking
12:00 - 12:10 Speaker/Program Intro, Ground Rules, Workshop Powerview and Learning Objectives
12:10 - 12:25 What Is Sex Therapy? Myths, Realities, Complexities
Definition and scope of Sex Therapy
What sex therapy is NOT
Myth or Fact: Male sexuality icebreaker
Q&A, sharing (3 min)
12:25 - 12:40 Why Men's Sexual Health Matters
Contemporary masculinity challenges
Men in the Margins: queer, BIPOC, and immigrant men
Gen Z dating decline and culture factors
Mental health and sexual health connection
Small group discussion and shares (5 min)
12:40 - 12:55 Common Sexual Health Issues in Men
Erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety
Premature ejaculation and control concerns
Low desire and body image issues
Q&A, Shares (3 min)
12:55 - 1:10 Biopsychosocial Assessment for Sexual Functioning
Biological, psychological, and social factors
Key assessment questions and red flags
Practice debrief & Shares (2 min)
1:10 - 1:25 Evidence Based Interventions
ACT and mindfulness approaches
Addressing shame and masculinity scripts
Communication and relationship skills
Resource sharing activity (5 min)
1:25 - 1:30 Q&A & Closing
Questions?
Please email Kathryn Bikle, LMFT at kathryn.bikle@gmail.com with further inquiries about this event.
Other Details
View event policies here.
This is an introductory, intermediate, and advanced level course. This program will benefit LMFT, LPCC, LEP and LCSW licensees and pre-licensees.
This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education law and ethics credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
CE credit will be awarded after completion of this course and a course evaluation, sent via email.
The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SGV-CAMFT), provider #60957, is approved by CAMFT to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. SGV-CAMFT maintains the responsibility for the program and all its content.
