Ass Prof Charmaine Borg

Short bio
Dr. Charmaine Borg is an experimental psychologist and psychosexologist with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Sciences from King’s College London and a PhD from the University of Groningen, where she continues her work in the psychophysiological Sex Lab. Her research explores the complex interplay between sexual arousal, disgust, pain, and intimacy, with a strong focus on evidence-based interventions in sexual well-being and clinical sexology. At the Sex Lab, she leads innovative studies that deepen our understanding of emotional and physiological responses in intimacy, aiming to enhance sexual experiences, pleasure, and connection—especially in long-term relationships.

With expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Sexual Medicine, Dr. Borg bridges academic and applied research, developing interventions that foster intimacy, alleviate pain, and improve sleep. A recognized leader in the field, she co-designs exams for the European Certificate in Psychosexology (ECPS) and the MJCSM certification in Sexual Medicine. She is also actively involved in European and international societies, serving as an executive board member of the European Federation of Sexology and co-founder of the International Sexual Medicine Research network (ISMR). Her work has been featured in Scientific American, Forbes, and Nature Reviews Urology, shaping global discussions on sexual health and well-being.