165: Sexual Pleasure for Orthodox Jewish Women... and More

Our Better Half

Sex therapist, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, has dedicated her career to helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirits. With nearly 25 years of experience as a clinical director of one of the largest sexual health centers in the US, she bridges the gap between the medical and psychological aspects of women's sexual health. Dr. Marcus holds a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, a master's in public health, master's degrees in social work from Columbia University, a degree in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and to top it all off she is also a certified bariatric counselor.

In the past, Dr. Marcus has served as executive director of not-for-profit institutions and corporations, medical practices, and laboratories. She has lectured internationally on women’s issues, gives frequent Grand Rounds to health care providers, and lectures to sex therapists around the world. She has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows, including CNBC, CBS News, Huffington Post Live, and NPR, and has been profiled by numerous magazines including the New York Times Magazine, Time Magazine, and Westchester Magazine.

If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, check out her website, her book, and read a synopsis of her Ph.D. dissertation on women and the use of vibrators which was published in a peer-reviewed journal! And if you’re on social media, check out her Instagram and TikTok!

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