My talks offer a blend of scientific rigor and inspiration. I present research on connection, sexuality, and well-being, while also exploring the broader human experience—including the aspects of life that science is still striving to fully understand.
Rather than just delivering information, my goal is to create an experience. I integrate evidence-based insights with experiential elements such as guided meditations, interactive connection exercises, and thought-provoking reflections.
Whether addressing academic audiences, corporate teams, or the general public, I tailor my talks to inform, inspire, and empower—inviting people to rethink connection, embrace well-being, and approach sexuality with openness and curiosity.
I am especially passionate about sharing our work from the Human Sexuality and Well-Being project, where we explore the ways in which sexuality and human flourishing interact. Interested? Get in touch to discuss how I can tailor a keynote to your audience.
Below is an example of a talk given in November 2025 at the University of Amsterdam.
Understanding Sexual Well-Being: Toward a Science of Positive Sexuality
Sexuality is a core part of human well-being, yet research and education have long emphasized its risks more than its potentials. This talk explores what changes when sexuality is viewed through the lens of positive psychology—not just as the absence of dysfunction, but also as a potential source of fulfillment, connection, and meaning.
Drawing on the five-year Human Sexuality and Well-Being Project at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Vera Ludwig shares emerging insights from extensive surveys, interviews, focus groups, and analyses of literature and media, identifying key building blocks of sexual well-being, such as safety, integrity, growth, and connection.
The session situates sexuality within the broader science of flourishing and invites reflection: what does sexuality look like when it goes well, and how can we support that? The emerging science of positive sexuality calls for a paradigm shift—from preventing harm to also fostering and preserving what’s good.
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