Debby Herbenick

Provost Professor at Indiana University (IU)
📚 Provost Professor at School of Public Health-Bloomington | Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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SPSS Social Media Marketing Writing Expert Witness Survey Design Statistical Analysis Academic Publishing Scientific Writing Public Speaking Research Leadership Sexual Health Advocacy Media Consulting Curriculum Development Educational Messaging Behavior Analysis Interdisciplinary Collaboration Scale Development Podcast Hosting Documentary Production

Research Interests

Sexual Violence Research Reproductive Health Sexual Health and Behavior self-image sexual function emerging sexual practices sexual violence population-level sexual health and behaviors diverse sexual behaviors sexual pleasure masturbation sexual communication sexually explicit media use sexual satisfaction sexual health research public health education sexual behavior surveys genital self-image sexual pleasure measurement college sexual health adolescent sexuality education rough sex behavior sexual choking studies sexual violence prevention body image perception sexual function analysis health communication media engagement sex education outreach Sexual Behavior Trends Genital Self-Image Rough Sex Studies Health Outcomes Research Public Health Communication Adolescent Sex Education College Campus Health Interdisciplinary Sex Studies Brain Health Collaboration Emerging Sexual Practices Healthcare Access Sexual Function Studies Community Sex Education rough sex behaviors vibrators condoms lubricants consumer sexual health Sexual behavior sexual health reproductive health contraception sexually transmitted infections vulvar health vaginal health human sexuality sexual enhancement products

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💼 Experience

Provost Professor

Indiana University (IU) · March 1999 - Present
  • Provost Professor Provost Professor Full-timeFull-time 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos2017 to Present · 8 yrs 3 mos Bloomington, Indiana, United StatesBloomington, Indiana, United States Director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University Director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University Sep 2013 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mosSep 2013 to Present · 11 yrs 7 mos Bloomington, IndianaBloomington, Indiana The Center for Sexual Health Promotion is situated in Indiana University's School of Public Health-Bloomington.The Center for Sexual Health Promotion is situated in Indiana University's School of Public Health-Bloomington. Sexual Health Educator, The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex Gender and Reproduction Sexual Health Educator, The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex Gender and Reproduction 1999 - 2019 · 20 yrs1999 to 2019 · 20 yrs Bloomington, Indiana AreaBloomington, Indiana Area Sexual health educator and writer/host of the Kinsey Confidential podcast series for The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction is at Indiana University.

Advisor, Men's Health magazine

Rodale, Inc. · April 2010 - April 2025
  • Present Serve on the advisory board of Men's Health magazine for issues related to sexual health and relationships.

🎓 Education

Indiana University (IU)

Ph.D. in Health Behavior · 2007

Indiana University (IU)

M.P.H. in Public Health · 2003

University of Maryland, Munich Campus

B.A. in Psychology · 1998

🏅 Certificates & Licenses (1)

Certified Sexuality Educator
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) · Issued on April 2025

🏆 Awards & Achievements (3)

🏆 James E. Mumford Excellence in Extraordinary Teaching Award
Awarded by: Indiana University || Year: 2021
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🏆 Career Teaching Award
Awarded by: Indiana University School of Public Health || Year: 2020
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🏆 Trustees Teaching Award
Awarded by: Indiana University || Year: 2020
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Professional Memberships (1)

American Sexual Health Association (ASHA)
Member: Board Member || Join dt: 2011 - 2015
Country: United States

📚 Publications (60)

Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine • October-2025
Introduction. Despite a demonstrated relationship between sexual behaviors and health, including clinical risks, little is known about contemporary sexual behavior. Aims. To assess the rates of sex...
Sexual behavior United states National survey Sexual health Adolescents Adults Masturbation Oral sex Vaginal intercourse Anal intercourse Same-sex behavior Sexual activity Public health Sexuality research Age differences Gender differences Sexual trends Sti prevention Health education Sexual well-being Probability sample Sexual activity trends Age and sexuality Sexual behavior research Partnered sexual activities Sexual health education Sexuality across lifespan
Journal: Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública • October-2017
Objective To examine knowledge of Zika transmission and risk perception and to assess variability by condom use in a probability sample of sexually-active adults in the United States. Methods Dat...
Zika virus infection Prevention & control Sexual health United states
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine • October-2010
Introduction. Past surveys of sexual behavior have demonstrated that female sexual behavior is influenced by medical and sociocultural changes. To be most attentive to women and their sexual lives, it...
Women Sexual behavior Probability sample United states Nsshb Solo masturbation Partnered sexual activities Oral sex Vaginal intercourse Anal intercourse Sexual health Relationship status Perceived health status Age cohorts Sexual frequency Cross-sectional survey Sexual activity patterns Contemporary sexuality Sexual behavior trends Age differences Masturbation frequency Sexual relationships Same-sex oral sex Sexual diversity National survey Female sexuality Health and sexual behavior Sexual function Partnered sex
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine • October-2010
Introduction In the contemporary U.S., men and women are living longer and healthier lives. As such, many people spend greater portions of their lives as sexually active individuals. Yet, little is k...
Older adults Aging Condoms Sexual health Sexual behavior Sexual experiences of men and women over age 50 years Condom use Sexual experiences Sexual pleasure Erectile difficulties Lubrication Orgasm Partnered sex Solo sexual activity Relationship status Health status Sexual frequency Sexual arousal Public health Sexual education Sti prevention Senior sexuality
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine • October-2010
Introduction. Given the efficacy of latex condoms for preventing pregnancy, HIV, and most STI, their promotion remains central to global sexual health efforts. To inform the development of accurate an...
Condom use Sexual health Probability sample Sexual behavior Sti prevention Pregnancy prevention Public health Adolescent sexual behavior Adult sexual behavior Gender differences Racial and ethnic disparities Relationship status Anal intercourse Vaginal intercourse Safe sex practices Sexual education Public health interventions
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