Sexual Health Alliance

What Sexual Health Alliance does

Sexual Health Alliance (SHAlliance, LLC) is a Denver-area, privately-held education company founded in 2015 that sells AASECT-approved online certification programs to licensed mental-health clinicians, healthcare providers, sexuality educators, coaches, and other allied professionals seeking credentials in sex therapy, sex counseling, sex education, sexology/coaching, and couples and relationship work. Core delivery is 100% asynchronous via the Learnworlds LMS, combined with three required live expert-led conferences per track, optional in-person SARs, study-abroad intensives in European cities, and an annual sexological conference; curriculum is anchored by faculty drawn from the Kinsey Institute, Harvard, UCLA, Princeton, USC and well-known media practitioners (e.g., Dr. Chris Donaghue, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Midori).

The product portfolio is a hierarchy: six core certification tracks at roughly $5,497 each, three specialty add-on certifications (Consensual Non-Monogamy, Kink-Informed Care, Problem Sexual Behavior) sold à la carte, and a Growth Accelerator for practice-building. Revenue is collected primarily through multi-year tuition payment plans (with interest) plus event ticket revenue for conferences, SARs, and study abroad. Distribution is product-led and community-led: self-serve enrollment through sexualhealthalliance.com and Airtable, a 1-minute qualification quiz, organic social (27,000+ Instagram followers), the Nymphomedia blog, and recurring events. SHA has trained 7,500+ professionals across 6 continents since 2015 and has issued over $250,000 in scholarships. The company holds AASECT organizational provider status (#15-491-X) and NBCC ACEP No. 7730; no external funding, M&A, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Sexual Health Alliance

Legal name

SHAlliance, LLC

Website

https://sexualhealthalliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sexual Health Alliance is a privately-held Denver-based online education company founded in 2015 that sells AASECT-approved certification programs in sex therapy, counseling, education, and coaching to individual healthcare, mental-health, and education professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sexual Health Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL), Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Sex therapy certification
• AASECT continuing education
• Sexology professional training
• Sexuality education certification
• Sexual health certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Program Tuition: Core revenue from certification program tuition for Sex Therapist, Sex Counselor, Sex Educator, Sex Coach/Sexologist, and Sex & Relationship Coach programs. Programs provide 150+ AASECT CE hours and include conferences, online modules, and SAR.
2. Specialty Certification Programs: Additional specialty certifications including Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM), Kink-Informed (KIC), and Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB) programs offered as add-on certifications.
3. Event Tickets and Conferences: Revenue from in-person and online events including Annual Sexological Conference, Sexceptional Weekends, Advanced SARs, and study abroad programs in Europe.
4. Payment Plan Interest: Payment plan options with interest charges for students who choose to spread tuition costs over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sexual Health Alliance delivers AASECT-approved online certification training programs for sexual health professionals across six core tracks (Sex Therapy, Couples & Sex Therapy, Sex Educator, Sexuality Counselor, Sex Coach/Sexologist, and Sex & Relationship Coach) plus specialty certifications in Consensual Non-Monogamy, Kink-Informed Care, and Problem Sexual Behavior. All programs are delivered 100% online through the Learnworlds platform with four modules and three live conferences per track, providing 150+ AASECT CE hours, required SAR components, and supervision hours. SHA complements certifications with the Annual Sexological Conference, Advanced SARs, and Study Abroad programs in European cities.

Product overview

Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) is an online education and certification platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of AASECT-approved certification programs for sexual health professionals. The core offerings consist of six certification tracks: AASECT Sex Therapy Certification, Couples & Sex Therapy Dual Certification, AASECT Sex Educator Certification, AASECT Sexuality Counselor Certification, Sex Coach/Sexologist Certification, and Sex & Relationship Coach Dual Certification. These are complemented by three specialty certifications in Consensual Non-Monogamy, Kink-Informed (KIC), and Problem Sexual Behavior, plus a Growth Accelerator for business development. All programs are delivered 100% online through the Learnworlds platform with four rigorous modules and three live conferences per track, providing 200+ AASECT CEs. The company also hosts annual conferences, advanced SAR events, and study abroad programs across European cities for experiential learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AASECT Sex Therapy Certification AASECT-approved certification program for mental health professionals that delivers specialized training in sex therapy via four online modules and three live expert-led conferences, covering assessment, communication, sexual functioning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Couples & Sex Therapy Dual Certification Dual certification that combines couples therapy and sex therapy training for mental health professionals, covering sexual health education, communication, assessment, treatment of sexual dysfunction, systems theories, and couples therapy strategies.
• AASECT Sex Educator Certification Certificate program preparing professionals to deliver accurate, inclusive sexuality education across schools, universities, community organizations, healthcare settings, corporate environments, and private practice through four online modules and three conferences.
• AASECT Sexuality Counselor Certification Program for professionals in clinical or medical settings that addresses immediate sexual health concerns through short-term, client-centered counseling with emphasis on practical assessment and ethical guidance.
• Sex Coach/Sexologist Certification Certification for professionals providing sexuality coaching, intimacy consulting, sexological education, workshops, retreats, and group programs through expert interviews, interactive exercises, and comprehensive online modules. Available without a Bachelor's degree as an accessible entry point.
• Sex & Relationship Coach Dual Certification Comprehensive dual certification combining sexuality coaching and relationship coaching, equipping graduates to support individuals and couples through four modules and three live conferences.
• Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) Certification Specialized training in polyamory and alternative relationship structures, taught by Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, that gives professionals sex-positive, shame-reducing, research-informed approaches to supporting clients in non-monogamous relationships.
• Kink-Informed Certification (KIC) Certification developed with internationally recognized educator Midori that prepares professionals to work ethically with kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality communities using a strength-based, nonjudgmental framework.
• Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB) Certification Advanced training in assessing and treating sexual behaviors that may be distressing or problematic without pathologizing sexuality, created with Dr. David Ley and Michael Vigorito using sex-positive, evidence-based approaches.
• Growth Accelerator Business development program helping sexual-health professionals start and grow their practices with tools and strategies for branding, marketing, and scaling their services.
• Annual Sexological Conference Annual in-person conference bringing together sexual health professionals for expert lectures, workshops, networking, and continuing education opportunities.
• Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) AASECT-required intermediate-level training experience that examines and reassesses personal attitudes toward sexuality, offered online and in-person with facilitators and structured group conversation.
• Study Abroad Programs in Europe In-person experiential programs hosted in European cities including Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Copenhagen, offering immersive sexual-health education and cultural experiences alongside conferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ AASECT CE hours per program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bookshop.org (SHA Bookstore)minorOthersSHA operates a bookstore through Bookshop.org for recommended reading materials, curriculum resources, and educational texts for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sexualhealthalliance
• Facebookfacebook.com/SHAteams
• Xx.com/swsexualhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sexual-health-alliance

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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