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Andrew Smiler

Author "Challenging Casanova: Beyond the Stereotype of the promiscuous young male"

Andrew Smiler, PhD is a therapist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (USA) who specializes in working with teen boys and young men. He is the author of “Challenging Casanova: Beyond the stereotype of promiscuous young male sexuality” and a past president of the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity. He has taught at Wake Forest University and SUNY Oswego. Dr. Smiler's research focuses on definitions of masculinity. He also studies normative aspects of sexual development, such as age and perception of first kiss, first “serious” relationship, and first intercourse among 15-25 year olds. Follow him @AndrewSmiler