Marianne
Brandon, PhD
Clinical Psychologist · AASECT Diplomate in Sex Therapy · Author · Speaker
The Future of Intimacy
AI · Sex · Relationships · Psychotherapy · Human Connection
On the Calendar
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Nov
6–7
2026
→Testosterone Therapy & Men's Health Congress
This weekCopenhagen, Denmark
Speaking on a sex therapist's approach to low libido in men and women, at the EACCME-accredited congress directed by Dr. Abraham Morgentaler.
Mar
15–21
2027
→SXSW 2027
Austin, Texas
Two accepted sessions: AI companions and human connection at SXSW, and AI intimacy and student wellbeing at SXSW EDU.
Mar
19
2027
→Women's Health and Menopause (WHAM)
Fairmont Copley Hotel, Boston
Speaking on the closing day of Harvard Medical School's five-day women's health and menopause course for clinicians.
Mar
20
2027
→Psychotherapy Networker Symposium
Washington, DC
Her talk: “Grounded in the Chaos: How Therapists Can Stay Sane, Present, and Purposeful in the Age of AI” — at the Symposium's 50th anniversary at the Omni Shoreham.
Speaking
Signature Talks
Sex Tech, Chatbots and the Future of Intimacy
AI companions and sex technology are already changing desire, attachment, and loneliness. What happens to human relationships next?
Artificial Intimacy and the Modern Couple
When one partner bonds with an AI, what does fidelity, connection, and love mean for the relationship?
Psychotherapy in the Age of AI
AI is changing the practice of therapy. This talk looks at what that means for clinicians — and how therapists can stay clinically excellent and competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.
Technology and the Future of Humanity
Therapists as midwives for a changing world.
In the Media
Selected Media & Appearances
Sharing insights on the future of intimacy, technology, and human connection across major platforms worldwide.
"She's in Love with ChatGPT"
The New York Times
Quoted as an expert on the future of AI intimacy and human-technology relationships.
Read →Radio
Guest on 1A
NPR
Discussed AI and human sexual interaction on the nationally syndicated show hosted by Jenn White.
Listen →Faculty
Harvard Medical School CME
Testosterone Therapy & Sexual Dysfunction
Recurring faculty member for Harvard Medical School's continuing medical education program since 2023.
Read →Advisory
FDA Advisory Panel
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Twice served as panel member evaluating Flibanserin for treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in women (2010, 2015).
Read →Radio
Doctor Radio
SiriusXM
Featured expert exploring the psychology of sex, relationships, and the impact of emerging technologies.
Listen →Television
Strange Sex
TLC / Discovery Health
Featured expert in this Sirens Media documentary exploring unusual aspects of human sexuality.
Watch →Film
Sex Robot Madness (2025)
Documentary Feature
Featured expert in this 2025 feature-length documentary exploring the rise of AI-powered sex robots and their cultural impact.
Watch →From Audiences
What attendees are saying
This is one of the best online CEs I have attended!! The presenter kept the material engaging and practical throughout the entire time! Her knowledgeable yet conversational approach helped me understand material and stay engaged. She consistently seemed invested in the content and connecting with attendees questions to make it as interactive and applicable as possible.
Fabulous presenter. Knowledgeable and capable of presenting complex and new information to a population relatively uneducated in the field of study being addressed.
Dr. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable and engaging! I look forward to learning more from her expertise in other seminars.
What's New
Happening Right Now
Both SXSW 2027 session proposals were accepted, a new CE seminar just launched, and a fresh podcast episode just dropped.
AI Lovers, Human Needs, and the Future of Us
My session proposal was accepted for SXSW 2027 (March 15–21, Austin). A fireside chat on what people are really seeking from AI companions — and what it means for human connection.
See the session →Accepted — SXSW EDU 2027Wired for Connection? AI Intimacy & Student Wellbeing
The second proposal was accepted too — SXSW EDU 2027 (March 13–16, Austin). This session brings the conversation to educators: how young people's bonds with AI shape their wellbeing.
See the session →Guest Post — AEPSEveryone Told Me It Was the Patriarchy. My Clients Told Me Something Else.
An invited guest post for the Applied Evolutionary Psychology Society on how evolutionary psychology shaped my understanding of female sexuality and my work as a sex therapist.
Read the post →Psychology Today
The Future of Intimacy
For Therapists & Clinicians
Featured Continuing Education
Published Works
Books
Three acclaimed titles exploring the psychology of desire, the science of intimacy, and the evolving landscape of human connection.
Unlocking the Sexy in Surrender
Using the Neuroscience of Power to Recharge Your Sex Life
An exploration of the biological potency of sexual surrender in females, drawing on neuroscience to help couples reignite passion.
View on Goodreads →Monogamy: The Untold Story
Praeger Publishing
A groundbreaking look at human sexual instincts and the challenges of monogamy, offering strategies for sustaining passion by understanding our primal natures.
View on Amazon →Reclaiming Desire
The Four Keys for Finding Your Lost Libido
Co-authored guide examining loss of libido from both psychological and physiological perspectives, published by Rodale Publishing.
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