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Annette Owens, M.D., Ph.D.

Annette F. Owens, M.D., Ph.D. is certified as a sexuality counselor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She originates from Denmark where she earned both of her degrees and is Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Sexual Health Network. In 1999 she founded the Charlottesville Sexual Health & Wellness Clinic where she provides general counseling about sexuality issues.

Dr. Owens specializes in clients of any sexual orientation, sexual dysfunctions, and people with chronic illnesses, physical handicaps, and disabilities. She also delivers sexual health education content, in both written and video formats online and has written articles and chapters on the subject of sexual health. She is Editor-in-Chief of Contemporary Sexuality (AASECT's monthly newsletter), and serves as secretary on the AASECT Board of Directors. Dr. Owens is an active member of various national and international sexuality organizations. She is co-editor of the 4 volume book Sexual Health.
Sexual Health

There is one area that affects both physical and mental health most people don't discuss with either doctor or psychologist: sexual health. Doctors don't initiate the topic with patients; neither do most psychologists aside from trained sex therapists. In this unprecedented four-volume set, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, educators, and clergy break the silence, joining voices to present information vital for sexual health. Each volume includes a chapter on how to talk with a doctor, therapist, or patient about sexual health.