Selected Media, Publications and Interviews
My work has been featured in podcasts, publications and international contexts focused on sex therapy, relationships and intercultural dynamics in New York and globally. I have also contributed to international work in sexual health and rights across multiple cultural contexts.
Book Chapter — “Honor and Virginity: Sexual Acculturation of Middle Eastern Women” (Routledge, 2021)
Podcast with Dr. Joe Kort - Multicultural and Cross-Cultural Relationship & Sex Therapy
Discussion on intercultural relationships, desire mismatch, and sexuality across cultural contexts, including how communication, identity, and expectations shape intimacy.
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Book Chapter - “The ‘Natasha' Experience: Migrant Sex Workers from the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in Turkey (Taylor and Francis, 2008)
In this chapter on sex workers, Dr. Leyla Gulcur and colleague discuss their research on foreign sex workers in Turkey who are vulnerable to violence and discrimination while remaining paradoxically in control of their bodies.
The Myth of the Warm Home: Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in the Family (Metis Yayinlari, 1996)
In this book Dr. Leyla Gulcur and other authors discuss domestic violence and sexual abuser in Turkey.
Professional Background
In addition to clinical practice, I have worked internationally across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, North America and South Asia, and have been involved in initiatives related to sexual health and intercultural understanding. This global experience informs my work with individuals and partners navigating differences in culture, identity, intimacy and relationships.