Who I am:

My name is Bianca Alba, and I am a sexual health journalist, consultant, and educator based in Chicago, IL. (I use she/her and my name as pronouns).

I received my Masters in Public Health from Indiana University in 2014, after completing internships at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion and The Kinsey Institute. A decade later, my professional focus is trauma-sensitive, research-informed sexual health coaching and education. I love helping individuals to feel more empowered and connected to their sexual health and wellness within a supportive, client-led context.

Over the past ten years, I have created as series of high profile sexual health guides for The New York Times’ Wirecutter, presented my research at sexology conferences, taught workshops on topics ranging from transgender health advocacy to mindful sexuality, served as a sex education speaker in classrooms and community spaces, founded a sex positive jewelry company, and worked one-on-one with clients to help them more deeply understand and connect with their unique sexuality within the safe (as possible!) container of coaching.

In a world where discussions of sex are still very much tied up in fear and shame, I believe in talking about sex differently.

I believe that normalizing discussions of sexuality in everyday life is an important aspect of overall personal wellness. Having healthy ethical boundaries in place is critically important to me, as well as an understanding of the trauma and systemic barriers to sexual health that can make talking about sex challenging. Through radically accepting and healing our shame around sexuality and learning to love, accept, and connect with our sexual selves, we can transform every aspect of our lives.

Sexual energy is innately connected to our flow of creative energy, personal power, and life force. It’s an infinitely complex aspect of our physical, mental, and emotional health, that can be explored in countless life-affirming ways. I believe that cultivating a strong sense of self love is the first step towards creating a joyful life and meaningful relationships with self and others. Ready to begin your journey into deeper connection to self and others? Let me be your guide.