Adina Nack, Ph.D.

Healthy Sexuality & Society

A New Voice in Sexual Health

In the field of medical sociology, Dr. Adina Nack has made an impressive debut with her book, Damaged Goods?, which highlights years of women's health research.  Featured in two MTV documentaries – “Sex in the 90's" and "Fight for your Rights: Sex in the Classroom” – she is a strong advocate for comprehensive sexuality education as an author and as a speaker. 

Known for using a sociological perspective to discuss taboo topics, Dr. Nack connects readers with women who boldly shared their stories of living with medically incurable STDs.  Supporting her goal of increasing dialogue about these important issues, this website was launched to create community with the E-News list, answer anonymous questions through the online blog, and a contact form for personal questions. 

 

Damaged Goods?, published by Temple University Press, is available in paperback and hardcover from all major bookstores, including Amazon.com.

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Upcoming Events 

♦  January 7, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will give a book talk at Cal State Fullerton
♦  January 31, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will be a featured speaker at the ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Annual Meeting, Sheraton Hotel - New Orleans, LA 
♦  February 28, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will present two parents workshops on issues of teen sexuality at the first You Grow Girl! conference in Santa Barbara, CA
♦  March 28, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will be a featured author and give a book talk/signing at the Women's Literary Festival of Santa Barbara, Fess Parker's Doubletree Inn
♦  April 8, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will give a book talk and and signing at Occidental College
♦  April 15, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will give a book talk and signing at Moorpark College
♦  April 16, 2009 -- Dr. Nack will present "Lutherans and Human Sexuality" at California Lutheran University

Recent Events

  • Dec. 1, 2008 -- Dr. Nack give a book talk and signing at UC Santa Barbara 
  • Oct. 13, 2008 -- Dr. Nack and her husband Dr. Jose Marichal were featured on the new CBS talkshow The Doctors 
  • Oct. 6, 2008 -- Lance Orozco's interview with Dr. Nack aired on NPR station KCLU (88.3FM and 102.3FM)   
  • Sept. 23, 2008 -- "STDs, Stigma & the Cervical Cancer Vaccine," Dr. Nack gave a book talk and signing at CLU's Lundring Events Center
  • Sept. 19, 2008 -- Dr. Nack was interviewed by Kelli McKay on AM 1400 KKZZ  
  • Sept. 14, 2008 -- Dr. Nack was honored for her contributions to Planned Parenthood's mission at their "Ventura County Celebration," Westlake Village, CA 
  • Sept. 11, 2008 -- Dr. Nack was interviewed on "In Pursuit of Truth" hosted by Reggie Bryant's on Philadelphia's 900AM WURD
  • Aug. 2, 2008 -- Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Boston, MA -- Dr.  Nack hosted a roundtable on STD vaccines
  • July 27, 2008 -- Ascension Lutheran Church, Thousand Oaks, CA -- Dr.  Nack led discussions on Gender, Maternal and Child Health 
  • June 8, 2008 -- publication of Damaged Goods
  • May 31, 2008, Book Expo America, LA Convention Center -- Dr.  Nack was a featured author at the premiere book signing event for Damaged Goods.