I bring lived experience as an AuDHD, intersex, trans, queer-bisexual, disabled, polyamorous, sober, first-generation Canadian settler with German and Slovak ancestry who began their practice in Tkaronto and grew up in the small town of Wasaga Beach. I also bring lived experience with sexual violence in childhood and adulthood, including navigating the criminal justice system (I am unable to give legal advice). I have limited experience with sex work and community organizing. My social location includes living in a white body, owning property with a car, part-time employment, living in a city, and living with my spouse.

I have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

During my undergraduate studies I attended the University of Waterloo, St. Jerome’s College for Psychology and Sexuality, Marriage, & Family. With my dedication to masturbation and pleasure, I started a sex toy home party business called Toy Time with Tynan incorporating sexual health education into my business. I was the leader of Hot n’ Spicy, a peer sex-education group on campus. I assisted in research on sexual attitudes (article here). With my programs emphasis on a Social Justice framework, I was taught the intersectionality between sexual health access and race, gender identity, mental and physical abilities, sexual orientation, relationship orientation, class, religion, geography, and cultural belief systems.

After my university education, I went on to work with Certified Natural Healthcare Practitioner and Registered Aromatherapy Health Practitioner Tracey Tief at social enterprise Anarres Apothecary in the Aromatherapy Certification Apprenticeship Program in Tkaronto. I learned how to use essential oils for sexual and reproductive healing. I learned alternative non-hormonal methods of birth control and grew my holistic understanding of sexual health between the mind, body, and spirit.

During this time, I began studying with Beth Murch in her Revolutionary Doula Training program and specialized in sexuality throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Talking to people about their experiences with sex and birth has fundamentally shifted my understanding of what makes good sex good— here’s a hint: a much broader definition of sex and an even stronger emphasis on pleasure.

I’ve interviewed for several publications, podcasts, spoken at the Playground Conference and the 4trimesters Perinatal Conference. I also taught and developed a Sex & Birth Course for doulas and other birth workers. My current focus is working with 2SLGBTQIA+ on the spectrum who are curious to reflect on their sexuality and play with sexual expression that reflect their needs and preferences in the context of their autism and/or ADHD.