VirtualSx

With the Internet making it much easier for individuals to engage in infidelity (think chat rooms, email, social networks, etc.), whether we like it or not, the digital age has made some sort of impact on our relationships. Therefore, the Sexual Recovery Institute used our expertise to dissect the elements of this trending topic by creating this infographic, which gives a breakdown on how the availability of the Internet has influenced our relationships by providing creative visuals paired with credible and mind-blowing statistics.

With the Internet making it much easier for individuals to engage in infidelity (think chat rooms, email, social networks, etc.), whether we like it or not, the digital age has made some sort of impact on our relationships.

Therefore, the Sexual Recovery Institute used our expertise to dissect the elements of this trending topic by creating this infographic, which gives a breakdown on how the availability of the Internet has influenced our relationships by providing creative visuals paired with credible and mind-blowing statistics.

Sex in the Digital Age: Just One Human Required

Innovation News Daily discusses virtual sex with Robert Weiss, founding director of The Sexual Recovery Institute in Los Angeles.


Sexuality in the Digital Age can mean sexting on smartphones, hookups through Craigslist and Facebook, and transmitting lewd photos like Anthony Weiner or Brett Favre. But while humans continue to define the do’s and don’ts of online lust, a new generation of computer programs may have already figured it out. Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, a scandal like Anthony Weiner’s doesn’t even necessarily need two humans.”

VirtualSx: Questions for a Sex-Positive, Neutral Dialogue • How has technology changed our attitudes about sex, intimacy and relationships? •What is cheating and have the definitions of infidelity changed? •What are the implications on youth and how they view healthy sexuality? •Are sexually addictive behaviors increasing and is sex addiction real? For more info on VirtualSX, follow Twitter hashtag #VirtualSx and VirtualSx Tumblr.

VirtualSx: Questions for a Sex-Positive, Neutral Dialogue

• How has technology changed our attitudes about sex, intimacy and relationships?

•What is cheating and have the definitions of infidelity changed?

•What are the implications on youth and how they view healthy sexuality?

•Are sexually addictive behaviors increasing and is sex addiction real?

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Robert Weiss: VirtualSx Panelist

Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S is Founding Director of The Sexual Recovery Institute, Los Angeles and Director of Sexual Disorders Services at The Ranch Treatment Center in Nunnelly, Tennessee. A UCLA MSW graduate, Mr. Weiss received extensive post-graduate sexual disorder’s training with addiction author and clinical leader, Dr. Patrick Carnes. Mr. Weiss is author of several books including on sexual addiction and intimacy disorders.

Mr. Weiss also provides professional training and program development for the US military and multi-addiction treatment centers around the United States, Europe and Asia. Recent media appearances include ESPN, The Today Show, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King Live and Dateline NBC. In a field with few genuine experts, Mr. Weiss is a specialized, knowledgeable and recognizable provider in the field of intimacy, addiction and sexual disorders.

 

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For more info on Robert Weiss, visit http://www.sexualrecovery.com/ and http://www.robertweissmsw.com/.

David Sack: VirtualSx Moderator

David Sack, MD, President and CEO of Elements Behavioral Health. He is Board Certified Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine with extensive operational experience.

Dr. Sack previously served as President of College Health IPA, now the largest behavioral health group in California, SVP Community Programs Aspen Education Group, a startup he grew to > $20M, Senior VP Clinical Research, Comprehensive Neuroscience, Inc , a CNS focused SMO, where he grew his division from $5M to $30M.

 

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For more info on David Sack and Elements Behavioral Health, visit http://www.promises.com/staff.php#administrative and http://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com/. 

Amber Smith: VirtualSx Panelist

An internationally recognized supermodel and actress for years, today Amber Smith is perhaps even more recognizable as one of the top reality TV stars in America. She has starred in the VH-1 TV series “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew,” which aired during November and December 2009. While publicizing this new program, Amber finally achieved her “Big O”—“Oprah” that is! Amber and Dr. Drew appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” to discuss the symptoms and ramifications of love addiction (Amber is a self- acknowledged love addict).

Previously voted “One of the Sexiest Women in the World” by Maxim Magazine, Amber Smith has graced the covers of over 300 magazines worldwide, including Playboy, Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Maxim, with her initial fame concurrent with her appearances in two Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues.

 

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For more info on Amber Smith and Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew, visit http://ambersmith.ning.com/ and http://www.vh1.com/shows/sex_rehab_with_dr_drew/series.jhtml. 

Nina Hartley: VirtualSx Panelist

Nina Hartley’s twenty-six year career in adult entertainment, as a performer, director, writer, educator, public speaker, and feminist thinker, has been fueled by her rock-solid belief in the importance of sexual autonomy for all people. She believes that sexual freedom is a fundamental human right and welcomes the new social media opportunities for spreading her message to the widest number of people.

She’s the author of, “Nina Hartley’s Guide to Total Sex,” from Avery Press. With her husband, I.S. Levine, she’s produced a million-selling sex-ed video series collectively known as “The Nina Hartley Guides,” from Adam & Eve, currently in its 38th episode.

 

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For more info on Nina Hartley and Nina Hartley’s Guide to Total Sex, visit http://www.nina.com/ [WARNING: ADULT CONTENT] and http://www.amazon.com/Nina-Hartleys-Guide-Total-Sex/dp/1583332634. 

Nicholas Tana: VirtualSx Panelist

Nicholas Tana is the writer and director of “Sticky”, a documentary exploring everything your mother was too embarrassed to tell you about masturbation in one stimulating documentary. Full of candid interviews from sex therapists, religious figures, and psychologists to celebrated figures such as former Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders, comedian Janeane Garofalo, and, among others, “Hustler” creator, Larry Flynt. The documentary answers age-old questions; “Will it make me go blind?”; “Is it “normal”?”; and, “Why are we so afraid to be caught in the act?”

He is a published author and an award-winning playwright. He served as a Production Assistant for KAET Channel 8 in Tempe, Arizona while attending Arizona State University. Nicholas graduated with Honors earning a B.A. in English and a double minor in Business and Spanish. Upon graduation, he served as Associate Director for ESPN before starting his own production company, Smart Media L.L.C., for which he has written, produced, and directed numerous commercials.

 

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For more info on Nicholas Tana and Sticky the Movie, visit http://www.nicholastana.com/ and http://www.stickythemovie.com/.