Who We Are
Sex Coach U is the world’s first and leading training and certification program for sex coaches, and we’re proud to be an AASECT-approved provider of continuing education.
Since 2010, we’ve welcomed hundreds of students from 85+ countries, blending sexology, coaching, and business into one supportive, comprehensive path.
Our graduates are Certified Sex Coaches™ who serve clients with confidence and compassion – while creating sustainable practices that truly change lives.
Our Story
Sex Coach U was founded in 2010 by Dr. Patti Britton – the mother of sex coaching – and Dr. Robert Dunlap. Dr. Patti saw that sexuality isn’t a problem to “fix.” By integrating life coaching with clinical sexology, she created a new, sex-positive way to empower clients.
Today, the next generation of faculty – personally mentored by Dr. Patti – carries that vision forward: rigorous training, real-world practice, and a global network of peers who lift one another up.
Our Mission
We equip passionate, sex-positive professionals to become Certified Sex Coaches™ — practicing ethically, leading with confidence, and building careers that support both their clients and their own wellbeing.
We’re here because sexual wellbeing is essential, not optional. And because the world needs practitioners who bring integrity, compassion, and evidence-based tools to the work.
We believe:
– Sexual freedom is a human right.
– Professional excellence and ethical standards matter.
– Prosperity and service can absolutely coexist.
– A holistic, embodied approach transforms lives.
And at the core of everything we do is a bigger mission:
to grow the field of sex coaching until it’s understood, trusted, and valued as a legitimate, mainstream form of support — just like any other respected helping profession.
We’re working toward a future where sexologists and sex coaches are recognised for their expertise, welcomed in clinical and community settings, and empowered to create sustainable, meaningful careers while serving people who truly need them.
When you join SCU, you join a movement.
Our graduates are change-makers in 85+ countries, transforming lives, communities, and culture. And you’ll never have to walk this path alone – our SCU family is here to support you from day one and long after you graduate.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have:
– Real, evidence-based sexological knowledge you can trust and apply
– A deeper sense of self, shaped through guided reflection, coaching labs, and supervised practice
– A practical business foundation so you can actually build the career you’re training for — not just dream about it
– It’s the kind of learning that changes you, so you can go out and change lives.
Is This Your Calling?
If you feel drawn to help others heal, grow, and thrive in their intimate lives, SCU may be your next step.
Explore our programs. Meet our team. And discover what’s possible when passion meets purpose.
