The first question people and interviewers invariably ask is,

 “How does one become a sex therapist and why?”

I started my professional life as an artist, attending several colleges including Southern Methodist University, graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. I then moved to New York and worked for The Namad Gallery in the Carlysle Hotel, and later for Peter Max.

Winding the clock forward--I married and moved to Los Angeles looking for something other than art as a career. I met a sex doctor doing radio and TV and producing "how to" videos for couples. I thought,

“Wow, this is what I want to do.”

We became great friends and I introduced my own sex self-help videos that I promoted over radio and TV. I went on to work in radio for 15 years, which included my own syndicated Clear Channel sex show that ran for many years. It was called "Sex with Dr. Natasha."

I divorced, and ended up enrolling in graduate school in San Francisco. I received a degree in Clinical Sexology and a Doctor of Education in Human Sexuality from The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. This six year time commitment proved to be an excellent investment.  

I am often asked,

“Why did I become a sex therapist?”

 Because I very much wanted to:

·           Teach people how to have better sex,

·            How to communicate more effectively, and

·            How to celebrate their sexuality instead of suffering from it.

When I was growing up in San Antonio, Texas I felt I wasn't allowed to be sexual or think sexual thoughts. I felt confused and stifled over the whole sex thing. Fortunately (and happily!) I sorted it out!   

I went on to open a "Love Shop" called 365 Days 365 Ways in Austin, Texas. I married again and learned a big lesson. He was a good guy; I just had a lot of issues I hadn't yet worked out. I decided to not partake in alcohol consumption and other recreational bad habits. Thanks to a program that I follow, I quit smoking and have been clean ever since. Life has never been better.  

I recently remarried and live between Austin, Dallas and Los Angeles.  We welcomed our first baby in July of 2007. I have a lot to be grateful for.  - Dr. Natasha