Dr. Lia Jiannine is the Co-founder of INTIEM. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance. She holds a Ph.D. in Sports Science with a cognate in Public Health. Dr. Jiannine’s research interests focus on physical fitness, supplements, sexual functioning, and psychedelics. Dr. Jiannine’s Ph.D. was centered around merging health science with exercise physiology. She gained a deeper understanding of sexual health when writing her dissertation, “Sex-Positive Curricula: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Physical Fitness, Self-Concept and Sexual Functioning.” She is currently an Associate Professor in Exercise Science at Nova Southeastern University. During her last ten years of extensive research into sexual health, Dr. Jiannine has discovered the potential benefits that psychedelics can contribute to couples therapy. Additionally, she researches the validity of body composition analysis methods and the effectiveness of NFL combined training programs. She has made it her mission to cure HSDD and other disorders using pharmaceuticals and sex therapy. Dr. Jiannine is a Certified Exercise Physiologist of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a Certified Sports Nutritionist of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) of the National Commission of Health Education credentialing and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. PBS approached Dr. Jiannine to film an episode of Smartlife, Health Channel’s flagship show that features experts on various topics. PBS invited her back to film five more episodes plus a T.V. show titled “Sex Talk with Dr. Lia.” Each episode is 30-minutes, featuring short videos that dispel sex myths, examine the science of sex, and highlight different aspects of sexual health. Dr. Jiannine hosts this show and provides healthy guidelines for sexual behavior in an environment for self-fulfillment and healthy sexual expression. It is now the top program on PBS in South Florida. Dr. Jiannine has publicly presented on a variety of sexual health topics both nationally and internationally. Some of the topics relating to sexual functioning and performance include: • Men vs. Women: an investigation of the relationship between strength, fatigue, and sexual behavior. (Medellin, Colombia) • The effects of BANG® energy drink on sexual performance. (Deerfield Beach, FL) • ‘Some Like it Hot: Combating sexual dysfunctions with exercise and supplements.’ (Las Vegas, NV) • The effects of exercise and maca on strength, vigor, and sexual functioning. (Brasilia, Brazil) • Health, exercise, and sexual dysfunction: A comparison of men and women. (Miami, FL) • Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and sexual performance. (Phoenix, AZ) • Sex-positive curricula: physical fitness, self-concept, and sexual functioning. (Denver, CO) • Sexual dysfunction: how to fight it with exercise and nutrition. (Medellin, Colombia)