Recently, I had the pleasure of taking part in the International Scientific and Training Conference of the Polish Society of Sexology entitled “Building Bridges: Cooperation Between Professionals for Sexual Health” — and even presenting there as a speaker. I delivered a presentation on the sensory and communication needs of neurodivergent people in intimate care, a topic that is particularly important and close to my heart.
The conference was also an opportunity to listen to many valuable presentations, continue my professional development, and deepen my knowledge. I also had the chance to meet other specialists and engage in conversations on topics that matter to me both professionally and personally.
It was intense — at times very much so. Still, I’m glad I took part. An additional advantage is the year-long access to recordings of all presentations. This is especially valuable to me, as it was often difficult to choose just one session among several interesting ones, and at times — due to sensory overload — I needed to step out during a talk. Thanks to the recordings, I can return to the content at my own pace and get as much as possible out of the conference.
From the perspective of a presenter, it was also a significant challenge. Knowing that the presentation was being recorded came with additional stress for me. However, I treated it as another exposure — an opportunity to practise presentation skills and emotional regulation. After all, it’s hard to spread psychological knowledge and be a self-advocate while remaining hidden all the time. 😉
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