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NAOS Institute, United kingdom
Title:An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Their Allies: Masculinity Reconnected
This talk introduces the book An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Their Allies: Masculinity Reconnected (Routledge, 2025). The book explores how sexual abuse affects men across different developmental stages and how experiences of harm and recovery are shaped by masculinity, sexuality, and intersectionality.
The presentation outlines the structure of the book and how its chapters reflect men's experiences as survivors. A focus will be given to the chapter Sex, Gender and Nurturing Our Authentic Sexual Self exploring how sexual abuse can disrupt sexual development, desire, pleasure, consent, and relationships, and how survivors may struggle with shame, confusion, or conflicting sexual feelings and behaviours.
The talk argues for the importance of trauma-informed and intersectional approaches when working with male survivors.
Jeremy Sachs is an integrative and Narrative Exposure psychotherapist, lecturer, and Director of the COSRT-accredited Trauma Diploma at the NAOS Institute, London. Originally from London and now based in Glasgow, he works in private practice and has designed and led group work and services for marginalised populations, including ex-offenders, people experiencing homelessness, and those with long-term health conditions. He led the UK’s only HIV-aware group for 10–12 year olds and has run clinical recovery groups for male survivors of sexual abuse, teenagers, and trans and non-binary survivors.
He hosts The Trauma Talks podcast and contributes regularly to Therapy Today, Happiful, and the BACP Private Practice Journal. His first book, An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Their Allies: Masculinity Reconnected (Routledge, 2025), explores developmental stages, intersectionality, and transformative approaches to male survivor healing. He is currently editing his second book, Clinical Perspectives on Working with Men and Shame.