Cyndi Darnell (she/her) is an internationally acclaimed clinical and somatic sexologist. She’s the author of Sex, When You Don’t Feel Like It: The Truth About Mismatched Libido & Rediscovering Desire (Rowman & Littlefield). Originally from Australia, she’s now based in New York City where she runs a global consulting practice. Her work has been featured in global publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, and so many more. A psychotherapist by training, these days Cyndi draws heavily on somatic and Narrative practices to support people navigating relationships and sexual difficulties, and offers professional mentorship and case consultations to therapists and coaches worldwide. Her mentorship invites practitioners toward deeper understanding of the links between psychotherapy, coaching, sexology, intimacy and somatic practice in social, emotional and political contexts. Her Online Pleasure School offers a rich foundation into the world of somatic sexology and sex coaching. Her podcast The Erotic Philosopher brings guests of diverse backgrounds together to explore issues affecting modern sex and relationships.
Her numerous academic works are published in Journal of Sexual & Relationship Therapy and Journal of Sex Education among others. Her expert opinion is frequently sought by media outlets worldwide.