ABOUT THE PLEASURE PROFESSOR
Meet Holly
Evidence-informed education, practical coaching, and just the right amount of sass.
I created The Pleasure Professor to make intimacy and sexual wellness education clearer, more inclusive, and easier to use in real life. This is a space for honest questions, thoughtful exploration, and support without shame or pressure.
My goal is not to hand you a one-size-fits-all answer. It is to help you understand your options, communicate with greater confidence, and make informed choices that reflect your body, relationships, values, and goals.
EDUCATOR • COACH • SPEAKER
Experience You Can Trust
I have spent more than 20 years working in adult sexual wellness, helping people navigate products, pleasure, relationships, education, and the questions they are often afraid to ask elsewhere.
I am a Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex & Kink Educator, Kink-Informed Consultant, and Relationship & Intimacy Coach. I also hold a Master of Public Health (MPH), bringing a public-health perspective to consent, communication, safety, inclusion, and sexual well-being.
As the founder of both The Pleasure Professor and Sweetly Sassy Toys, I combine education, coaching, workshop facilitation, and carefully considered product knowledge. That means you receive practical guidance—not vague advice or pressure to buy something.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Through the Sexual Health Alliance
Holly Schaffner, MPH, is professionally certified through the Sexual Health Alliance.
Her SHA training supports an evidence-informed, inclusive, and nonjudgmental approach to sexuality education, kink and BDSM, consent, communication, and diverse relationships.
Credentials: Certified Sexologist • Certified Sex & Kink Educator • Kink-Informed Consultant • Relationship & Intimacy Coach
Support Built Around Real Life
What You Can Expect
You can expect a confidential, inclusive, judgment-free environment where curiosity is welcome and consent comes first. I offer education, reflective questions, practical tools, and clear next steps you can use outside our sessions.
Continue by exploring coaching and product guidance, workshops and speaking, the Sexual Wellness Resources library, or the pelvic-floor wellness guide. For speaking, group education, or collaboration inquiries, contact Holly.
Professional scope: The Pleasure Professor provides education and coaching—not psychotherapy, medical diagnosis, or medical treatment. When a concern falls outside my scope, I will encourage you to connect with an appropriate licensed provider.
If you are unsure where to begin, a complimentary discovery call is the easiest first step.