Dr. Marianne Brandon

Background

Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist and AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) Diplomate in Sex Therapy with over 25 years of clinical experience. She has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of human intimacy and sexuality.

Focus Areas

Dr. Brandon's work sits at the intersection of technology and human connection. She explores how emerging technologies — from AI companions to sex tech — are reshaping intimacy, relationships, and what it means to be human. She is the author of several books and peer-reviewed publications on these topics, and writes regularly for AARP on relationships, intimacy, and sexuality across the lifespan.

The Sex Doctors Podcast

Together with Dr. Abe Morgentaler of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Brandon co-hosts The Sex Doctors podcast, where they engage listeners in frank, expert-led discussions about the most complex and private aspects of human life. She was previously co-host of the In Bed with Dr. B and Ted radio show.

Credentials

• •Licensed Clinical Psychologist via PSYPACT, with additional licensure in FL, MA, and NY
• •AASECT Diplomate in Sex Therapy
• •Author of multiple books and peer-reviewed publications
• •Featured in Psychology Today, major podcasts, and academic conferences

Professional Memberships

• •American Psychological Association
• •The Society for Sex Therapy and Research
• •The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
• •The International Society for Sexual Medicine
• •The Human Behavior and Evolution Society
• •Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society
• •Society for Open Inquiry in Behavioral Science