Shula: Our Pole Dancing Researcher & Relationship Expert

I met Shula at the Vulvagraphics show and knew immediately that she was "Dodson & Ross" material.  It was the black bustier, the red hair, and her brilliant mind.  She'll be blogging on body image/sexuality and relationship issues.  Here's her full bio:

Shula Melamed holds a B.S. in Communication from Boston University and a M.A. in Psychology from the New School for Social research.

It is from a variety of experiences, not only academic, but also professional and social that allows for Shula to speak on a number of topics regarding relationships, sexuality and self-presentation with some authority. Upon graduating with a degree in communication Shula worked for one of New York's top upscale matchmakers. After years of planning single's parties, personal ad writing, bachelorette searches, consultations, and home visits to clients (complete with bathroom cabinet invasions) Shula decided to pursue a more academic path to explore a growing interest in the individual and social dynamics. Shula also works as a dating consultant for First Impressions Consulting, LLC. where she provides simulated dates and behavioral feedback for clients with social impression management issues.

Shula is involved in sexuality research at Columbia University and is also currently pursuing her own research program examining body image, body awareness and sexuality within pole dance fitness classes.

In addition to, or perhaps a compliment to, her professional and academic experience Shula also enjoys a life long love of dance, travel and epicurean pleasures.

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