Charmaine Borg

Charmaine Borg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology. She holds certifications as a Certified PsychoSexologist and is actively involved in academic leadership roles, including Executive Board Member of the European Federation of Sexology (EFS), Management Board Member of the European Sexual Medicine Network (ESMN), and Board Member of the European Committee for PsychSexology (ECPs).

• Education: Advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology and related fields (details not explicitly provided in text).
• Research Focus: Investigates disgust mechanisms in sexual health, pain during sexual activity, and clinical interventions for sexual dysfunction.

Her research interests revolve around understanding the interplay between disgust, sexual behavior, and clinical disorders. Key areas include sexual aversion, pain management in sexual contexts, and the psychological underpinnings of sexual dysfunction. She has contributed to studies on how sexual arousal can modulate pain perception and disgust responses, with implications for therapeutic approaches.

Publications highlight her work on sexual pain disorders, the role of disgust in sexual health, and methodological advancements in clinical sex research. Media engagements include appearances on national TV and radio, emphasizing public education on sexual health and psychological well-being.

Borg advises PhD candidates and collaborates on grants related to sexual medicine and psychological interventions. She co-founded the International Sexual Medicine Research Network (ISMR) and is involved in multidisciplinary initiatives to standardize medical qualifications in sexual medicine. Her research often bridges clinical practice and experimental psychology, addressing both theoretical and applied questions.