• Dena Shadid (also known as Dana Shadid) is an MSTI USA certified sexuality, sex and relationship consultant who specializes in human sexuality, sex and relationships, and sexual trauma.
• Prior to her work in the field of human sexuality, Dena had spent nearly two decades going through the motions of Dubai’s media industry. At the onset of COVID-19 lockdowns, Dena resorted to the study of sexuality to work through a number of unprocessed emotions and trauma.
• After becoming MSTI-certified and working with clients from diverse backgrounds, Dena is able to create a safe space for individuals of different genders and different sexual orientations to navigate their own curiosity and taboos.
• In her words: “There are grey areas in sexuality that individuals are sometimes afraid to explore without the proper support. I am here to bridge the gap between their curiosity and their fears.”

In her consultation sessions, Dena works with individuals to reflect on and reassess cultural restrictions, unlearn social scripts and break through taboos. The goal is to create a space for clients to safely delve into the grey areas of sexuality by learning about their rights, desires, boundaries and their understanding of consent, keeping in mind their current life circumstances to minimize risk.

• Help them align their wants and needs.
• Understand their differences and find common ground.
• Work through their life circumstances to balance their work around their limitations to get closer to their goals.
• Discover the underlying causes behind their challenges.
• Broaden their knowledge on interests and preferences.
• Safely navigate taboos individually and in relationships.