Founder and Sex Expert
I am a sex educator, intimacy coach and founder of the Erotology Institute.
I have authored 7 books on race and erotology, with over 15 years experience teaching sexology in Islam and African cultures.
I am a former student of al-Azhar University in Egypt, historian, and an independent researcher.
I have given presentations at world-leading universities, such as Cambridge, Paris-Sorbonne, SOAS, Michigan-Ann Arbor.
As an experienced educator, my aim with the Erotology Institute is to coach people to become culturally-competent and ethical sex educators.
I am passionate about female sensuality and closing the orgasm gap. My coaching does not involve nudity or physical touch.
I have authored 7 books on race and erotology, with over 15 years experience teaching sexology in Islam and African cultures.
I am a former student of al-Azhar University in Egypt, historian, and an independent researcher.
I have given presentations at world-leading universities, such as Cambridge, Paris-Sorbonne, SOAS, Michigan-Ann Arbor.
As an experienced educator, my aim with the Erotology Institute is to coach people to become culturally-competent and ethical sex educators.
I am passionate about female sensuality and closing the orgasm gap. My coaching does not involve nudity or physical touch.
“I am an expert in Islamic erotology and female pleasure in African cultures.”
Habeeb Akande
Founder, Erotology Institute
Habeeb Akande's
Published books
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Sex Historian
As a UK sex educator, Nigerian erotologist, and Muslim historian, I have facilitated workshops and seminars on Islamic erotology and African sexual practices to empower women and couples.
My bestselling book, Kunyaza, was featured in the BBC documentary, 'The Orgasm Gap' (2020) exploring teaching female pleasure in the UK and Rwanda.
I have given presentations on sexual consent, female orgasms and sexology at leading institutions as well as my work being endorsed by religious scholars, western-trained academics, sexual health professionals, and public figures.
My bestselling book, Kunyaza, was featured in the BBC documentary, 'The Orgasm Gap' (2020) exploring teaching female pleasure in the UK and Rwanda.
I have given presentations on sexual consent, female orgasms and sexology at leading institutions as well as my work being endorsed by religious scholars, western-trained academics, sexual health professionals, and public figures.
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Award-winning sex educator on Kunyaza
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BBC 'Kunyaza' Documentary feat Habeeb Akande
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Halal Intimacy
Testimonials on Muslim guide to erotology and sexual pleasure.
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International bestseller
Testimonials for kunyaza book on African secret to female pleasure.
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Sex therapists
Testimonials from marriage counsellors and medical doctors.
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Relationship experts
Testimonials from certified sex educators and intimacy coaches
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What Muslim Scholars Say
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Why Is Sex Taboo Amongst Muslims?
Certified sexual health educator, Angelica Lindsey-Ali
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Muslim Scholars on Kunyaza & A Taste of Honey
Shaykhs Ubaydullah Evans and Shaykh Adeyinka Mendes
Sexuality and Erotology in Islam
A Taste of Honey
Published in 2015, A Taste of Honey, explores the history of Muslim sexology and Islamic sex manuals. I argue that Islam is a sexually enlightened religion with a rich scholarly tradition of erotic Arabic literature.
The book took a decade to write after years of independent research, religious training and personal experiences with women. I also wanted to highlight the importance of Islamic sexual ethics and African cultures in the study of human sexuality.
The book took a decade to write after years of independent research, religious training and personal experiences with women. I also wanted to highlight the importance of Islamic sexual ethics and African cultures in the study of human sexuality.
A GUIDE TO PASSIONATE LOVE AND SEXUAL COMPATIBILITY
Women of Desire
Women of Desire (2021) is my bestselling sex guide for women. Drawing upon classic works, the book demonstrates that sexually empowered women have long existed in Islam but their stories after often untold by contemporary Muslims.
The book highlights the contributions of Muslim women sex educators and intimacy experts in history, debunks female sexuality myths, and provides practical advice on desire and pleasure.
The book highlights the contributions of Muslim women sex educators and intimacy experts in history, debunks female sexuality myths, and provides practical advice on desire and pleasure.
The SECRET TO FEMALE PLEASURE
Kunyaza
Kunyaza (2018) is an international bestselling book on female pleasure and squirting. The book was picked up by the BBC to produce a documentary about teaching sexual pleasure in the UK and Rwanda, called The Orgasm Gap (2020).
The book highlights the sexual history of east Africa and the intellectual contributions of black women sex educators on the female anatomy and women's sexual satisfaction.
The book highlights the sexual history of east Africa and the intellectual contributions of black women sex educators on the female anatomy and women's sexual satisfaction.
AFRICAN AND ARAB EROTOLOGY
Illuminating the Performance
The book is a practical guide on womanising, its harms, and the importance of developing sexual discipline as a man.
Based on personal experiences, independent research, and traditional Afro-Arab values of manliness, the book provides effective tips to attract and satisfy women.
Based on personal experiences, independent research, and traditional Afro-Arab values of manliness, the book provides effective tips to attract and satisfy women.
Black, white, and brown women
Illuminating the Difference
Inspired by a 15th century text by a Muslim scholar on colourism and the beauties of black women, Illuminating the Difference explores 'scientific' and 'religious' notions of whiteness being the female beauty ideal.
I argue that desire is shaped by cultural norms and that dark-skinned women are not less attractive than light-skinned women.
I argue that desire is shaped by cultural norms and that dark-skinned women are not less attractive than light-skinned women.
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AS SEEN ON:
Habeeb's has been quoted in BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, and Cosmopolitan
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As Featured In:
BBC Documentary
The Orgasm GAP
BBC documentary (2020) on teaching sexual pleasure in the UK and Rwanda. The documentary featured Habeeb's kunyaza workshop on closing the pleasure gap. The documentary has over 16 million views. Here
Refinery29
ARTICLE FEATURE
Refinery 29 is a leading global medica company for young women. Habeeb was featured in an article on Muslim sex educators. Click here to read the article by Hafsa Lodi.
BBC Radio 4
Feature on WOMAN's HOUR
Habeeb was featured in the BBC Radio 4 show, "Woman's Hour' about why straight men struggle to speak about intimacy. Habeeb was invited as a sexual well-being educator. Click here to listen from the 22 minute mark.
Your Tango
SEX EXPERT FOR YOUR TANGO
YourTango is a leading online publisher focused on relationships, emotional wellness, and news & entertainment. Habeeb is a sex expert writer for Your Tango
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Academics of Arabic-Muslim Erotology
Pernilla Myrne
SENIOR LECTURER anD AUTHOR
Pernilla Myrne is an Associate Professor of Arabic Literature and History at the University of Gothenburg from where she received her PhD. She Her interests include the representation of women in premodern Arabic erotic literature. She is also the author of Female Sexuality in the Early Medieval Islamic World.
Ali Ghandour
Scholar and Academic
Ali Ghandour studied oriental studies and political science at the University of Leipzig and completed his PhD in Islamic theology. He authored a book on sex and eroticism in the works of premodern Muslim scholars.
Miguel Ángel Lucena
PhD in ARABIC AND ISLAMIC erotology
Professor Miguel Ángel Lucena from the University of Malaga specialises in erotic Arabic literature. He obtained a PhD in Arabic and Islamic Medieval Erotic Literature from the University of Granada. He also gave a presentation at the Words of Desire academic conference on Arabic eroticism.
Adam Talib
Arabic Translator
Adam Talib is a co-editor of the journal Middle Eastern Literatures and a scholar of Classical Arabic poetry. He is also an award-winning translator of Arabic into English. He wrote a review of the Words of Desire 2016 conference on eroticism in Arabic literature,
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Scholars and Academics
Zaid Shakir
American Muslim scholar
In his article, "A Muslim Declaration of Human Right?' Zaid Shakir references Habeeb Akande's book Illuminating the Darkness (2012), for further information on biographies of African companions of the Prophet Muhammad. Click here
Sakina Jangbar
Assistant Professor
In the article, 'An analysis of Josh condom commercials: perspectives on female sexuality in Pakistani culture." Jangbar describes Habeeb Akande as a "leading scholar of sensuality in [the] Islamic tradition." Click here
Miguel Ángel Lucena
PhD in ARABIC AND ISLAMIC erotology
Professor Miguel Ángel Lucena from the University of Malaga specialises in erotic Arabic literature. He obtained a PhD in Arabic and Islamic Medieval Erotic Literature from the University of Granada. He also gave a presentation at the Words of Desire academic conference on Arabic eroticism.
Adam Talib
Arabic Translator
Adam Talib is a co-editor of the journal Middle Eastern Literatures and a scholar of Classical Arabic poetry. He is also an award-winning translator of Arabic into English. He wrote a review of the Words of Desire 2016 conference on eroticism in Arabic literature,
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Media Outlets
Cosmopolitan
POPULAR WOmen's magazine
Cosmopolitan is a world-renown magazine for women on sex, fashion and beauty. Habeeb was quoted in a Comso UK article on virginity testing.
Get Me Giddy
SEXUAL WELLNESS ONLINE
Get Me Giddy is the world's largest sexual health platform. Habeeb was featured in an article on the history of pole dancing.
Thomson Reuters
GLOBAL NEWS COMPANY
Thomas Reuters is a multinational news and information services company. Habeeb wrote an opinion piece for the Thomson Reuters Foundation on teaching sexual consent to men as a Black Muslim sex educator
BBC Asian Network
UK RADIO
BBC Asian Network is a British Asian radio station owned and operated by the BBC. Habeeb featured in a programme about colourism in South-Asian British communities.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Muslim Sex Educators
Angelica Lindsey-Ali
The VILLAGE AUNTIE
Known as The Village Auntie, Angelica is a certified sexual health educator, wellness coach and founder of The Village Auntie Institute, She is a leading sex and relationship expert. She recommends A Taste of Honey.
Iffet Rafeeq
ISLAMIC TEACHER
Ustadha Iffet is a dedicated teacher of sacred sciences and focuses her attention on women-related issues. She specialises in marital wellbeing and intimacy in Islam. She recommends A Taste of Honey.
Aminah Jayne O'Rourke
BRITISH THERAPIST
Aminah is a certified and accredited EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) & Tapping therapist. Aminah helps Muslim women struggling with sex and porn addiction. Aminah recommended Women of Desire.
Amirah Zaky
VAGINISMUS COACH
Amirah is a sex educator, vaginismus coach and founder of Amirah Zaky Wellness. She educates and empowers women so that they can enjoy pain-free intercourse. Amirah recommends Women of Desire.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Media Outlets
Le Monde Afrique
French Magazine
Habeeb Akande is interested in forgotten sexual practices on the African continent, and in particular the place of female pleasure in Islam. Click here
Sixx
German TV Channel
Sixx is a German TV channel for women. Habeeb's research on kunyaza was featured in an article on the African practice to help women climax
One Man
GREEK MAgazine
Female pleasure comes first in Rwanda, and every man ought to know the traditional sexual technique of Kunyaza. Article featuring Habeeb's book. Click here
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Psychologists and Sex Therapists
Dr. Shannon Chavez
SEX THERAPIST
Dr. Shannon Chavez is a licensed psychologist and AASECT certified sex therapist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Chavez is a nationally recognised expert, professional sex coach, and educator specializing in all things sexuality. She recommends A Taste of Honey.
Dr. Nicole Monteiro
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Nicole Monteiro is a clinical psychologist, researcher, writer and consultant. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on culture and mental health. She has received extensive training in trauma and PTSD.
EnDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Religious Scholars
Sh. Muhammad Mendes
IMAM AND AUTHOR
Adéyínká "Muhammad" Mendes is a religious leader (imam), Muslim educator and author. He is a native Ohioan of Yoruba, Brazilian, and African-American ancestry. Click here
Ust. Mohammad Hammad
BRITISH IMAM
Mohammed Hammad is an award-winning British imam and graduate of al-Azhar University and Cambridge Muslim College/ Usatdh Hammad is also the co-founder of The Blue Lantern Institute. Click here
Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown
Professor of Islamic civilization
Dr. Brown is the Alwaleed bin Talal Chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Author of bestselling books, Dr. Brown is a prominent scholar of Islam. Click here
Sh. Hassan Rabbani
MUSLIM CHAPLAIN
Hassan Rabbani is a Scottish imam and graduate of al-Azhar University, and the University of Glasgow. He works as a Muslim Chaplain and provides pre-marital & marital counselling services. Click here
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bestselling Books
Radical Intimacy
by ZOE KORS
Radical Intimacy: Cultivate the Deeply Connected Relationships You Desire and Deserve by sex and intimacy coach Zoë Kors. Habeeb's Kunyaza book was featured in the book.
The Big O
BY OLONI
The Big O: An empowering guide to loving, datng and f*cking by British-Nigerian sex-positive educator Oloni. Habeeb's Kunyaza book was mentioned as a recommended guide to squirting.
The Invisible Muslim
BY MEDINA TENOUR WHITEMAN
The Invisible Muslim: Journeys Through Whiteness and Islam by Medina Tenour Whiteman. The book mentioned Habeeb's work as a British-Nigerian sexologist.
Islam and Blackness
BY JONATHAN A.C. BROWN
Professor Brown examines Islamic scripture, law, Sufism, and history to comprehensively interrogate the claim that 'Islam is antiblack' and determine how and why it emerged. Brown referenced three of Habeeb's books in the appendix.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Celebrities and Influencers
Vida Guerra
SUPERMODEL AND ACTRESS
Vida is a Cuban-American model, actress, and wellness influencer. Vida is a former model of Playboy, FHM and Black Men magazine. She also hosts the Heaven with Vida show.
Nerissa Nefeteri
FEMININE HEALTH COACH
Nerissa Nefeteri is a doula, herbalist, and feminine health coach. A former model, Nerissa educates on womb wellness and sensual living. She is also an entrepreneur and social media influencer.
Empress AK
CULTURAL MUSE AND INFLUENCER
Known as a cultural muse and influencer, Alli Slater (Empress AK) is a West-Indian native and motivational speaker. She is also a model and an Afro-Asiatic stylist.
Aida Osman
ACTRESS AND COMEDIAN
Aida Osman is an Eritrean-American writer, stand-up comedian, and actress. She has featured and appeared on successful television shows on MTV, HBO, and Netflix.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Authors of Arab-Muslim Erotica
George Kadr
syrian Author
George Kadr is a Syrian writer, journalist and editor of a three volume book on 15th century Muslim scholar Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti's erotic treatises.
Daniel Newman
British Head of Arabic at University
Professor Newman is a British writer, academic, scholar and translator of Arabic literature. He is the author of a 13th century manual on Arab-Muslim erotology.
Alison Downham Moore
American Writer
Dr. Alison M. Downham Moore is a medical humanities scholar and historian of modern European and of global medical history. She is Associate Professor of modern European history at Western Sydney University, Australia. She wrote an article medieval Islamicate ilm al-bah to erotology
Claire Savina
French Academic, PhD in Arabic Studies
Claire Savina is a translator and independent researcher from France. She obtained her PhD in Comparative Literature and Arabic Studies at the University of Paris-Sorbonne. She is the co-editor of Words of Desire: the language of Arabic Erotica and its translations.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Kunyaza Viral Videos
Rwanda: Sexual Pleasure and Controversy
BBC Documentary
BBC documentary on teaching sexual pleasure in Rwanda with the kunyaza and gukuna tradition. Habeeb worked with the BBC for this documentary in 2020. Watch here
Kunyaza on YouTube
YOUTUBE
Award-winning sex educator Rukiat speaks about Africam sensuality, femininity and beauty ideals, featuring Habeeb's research. Click here to watch
Kunyaza on TikTok
TIkTok
Viral video on kunyaza by award-winning sex educator Rukiat . Click here to watch
Kachabali
Ghana TV
South African sex educator Lerato Charlotte Letsoso on the secret African technique for women's satisfaction. Click here to watch
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sexologists and OBGYN
Dr. Shaakira Abdullah
THE HALAL SEXPERT
Dr. Shaakira Abdullah is a sexologist and sexuality educator for Muslims. Popularly known as the Halal Sexpert, she obtained a PhD in Sex Education from Widener University.
Dr. Sadaf Lodhi
OBGYN and MUSLIM SEX COACH
Dr. Sadaf is a board-certified OBGYN, life coach, and sexual counselor in New York, United States of America. She is a sex coach for woman and the host of The Muslim Sex podcast.
EnDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Scholars of Islam
Sh. Abdullah Nana
MUFTI
Mufti Abdullah Nana is a specialist in Islamic Law and an author. The US-born scholar studied Islam in South Africa for seven years. Mufti Nana is currently translating an Arabic sex manual from the student of Suyuti.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
MUFTI
Mufti Ebrahim Desai was a South African-Indian Islamic scholar and jurist who passed away in 2021. Desai founded AskImam.org where he cited Habeeb's book A Taste of Honey in his fatwa prohibiting FGM.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
African Eroticism Experts
Aristarque Muganga
Rwandan Medical Doctor
Dr. Aristarque Muganga is a medical doctor from Rwanda. He also has YouTube channel provides information on sexual health, sexual dysfunctions and African sexual practices such as kunyaza.
Uriel Nawej
AUthor
Uriel Nawej is an author, activist, from the province of Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. Uriel is an expert in the eroticism in African history and decolonization. He is the author of Erotic Africa - Sexual Decolonization.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Erotologists and Sexologists
Seema Anand
EROTOLOGY EXPERT
Seema is an author, kamasutra expert and storyteller. Seema is a sexual health educator, mythologist, storyteller and expert in eastern erotology.
Sabah Mat
SEXOLOGIST
Sabah is a French-Algerian sexologist, sexuality researcher and therapist.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
African Sex Educators
SoulSpice
Nigerian MASTER SEXPERT
Hannah Jonathan, also known as Soul Spice, is a clinical sex therapist, TV host, sexuality coach, and master sexpert from Nigeria.
Lerato Charlotte Letsoso
South African Media Personality
Lerato is an award winning author, media personality and sex educator from South Africa. Lerato is also a ssenga and teacher of kachabali (kunyaza).
Jessica Sampson
Marriage and sex coach
Jessica is a marriage, intimacy and Sex Coach. She is the co-founder of The Intimacy Masters.
Bukkie
Nigerian Sex Coach
Known as The Sex Mechanic, Bukkie is a Nigerian sex coach, sex educator and seller of aphrodisiacs to rekindle sexual intimacy in marriage.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Black British Sex Educators
Sherryl Blu
Sex educator
Sherryl is a London based sex & wellness content creator, presenter and podcast host currently studying to become a psycho-sexual therapist.
Rukiat Ashawe
SEX EDUCATOR
Rukiat is an award-winning sex educator, published writer, and aspiring sociologist.
Shakira Scott
SEXINFLUENCER
Shakira 'Scotty Unfamous' Scott is a London based multi award-winning erotic romance author and sexfluencer.
Oloni
SEX AND RELATIONSHIP EXPERT
Oloni is a British-Nigerian sex-positive educator, author, and relationship advisor. Oloni is an award-winning writer, podcaster and influencer sex podcast. She also has a TV series with the BBC on dating.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Brazilian Influencers
Luciane Martinez
BRAZILIAN MODEL
Luciane is a Brazilian influencer and model from Bahia.
Aline Monaretto
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Aline is a model, creative director and entrepreneur.
Debora Cordeiro
MAKE UP ARTIST
Debora is a makeup artist and Samba dancer from Brazil.
Bruna B.
FASHION INFLUENCER
Bruna is a fashion model and social media influencer from Bahia, northeastern Brazil..
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Caribbean Intimacy Coaches
Charifa Janga
Intimacy counselor
Charifa is a intimacy expert and sexual well-being educator, Based in Curaçao, Charifa provides counseling and coaching to men and women in the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean islands of Curaçao and Bonaire.
KAtrina M. Ifill,
Orgasmik Intelligence
KAtrina is a women's pelvic health coach and communications specialist with over 20 years experience. Based in Barbados, KAtrina is also the founder of Orgasmik Intelligence.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
European Sex Educators
Sophie Josephina
POLARITY EXPERT
Sophie is a sex coach and expert in masculine and feminine energies from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. An ex-data scientist, Sophie is a sex & relating teacher from her tantra training.
Vânia Beliz
SEXOLOGIST
Vânia is a sexologist, sex educator and author from Portugal.
Mikaela Silva
INTIMACY APP FOUNDER
Mikaela is the founder of an sexual wellness app and subscription box called, Pleasy Play. Originally from Porrugal Mikaela has 8 years of corporate experience in Angola.
Christian Gouttenoire
Sexological Bodyworker,
Christian is a certified sexological bodyworker, a tantric masseur and a sacred intimate practitioner.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sex Writers
Alix Foxx
UK Sex Writer
Alix is an award-winning sex writer, presenter, broadcaster, and sex educator with over 16 years of media experience. She has written for Cosmopolitan, BBC, and other media outlets, as well as featuring on The Modern Mann podcast,
Gabi Conti
American sex writer
Gabi Conti is a writer, producer, journalist and comedian. She is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan and Giddy, a leading sexual health resource.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
News Websites
Frankfurter Allgemeine
German Newspaper
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) is a national newspaper from Germany. Click here to read an article on sex in Islam featuring Habeeb's book A Taste of Honey.
Al-Jazeera
Qatar Media platform
Al Jazeera English is an international 24-hour English-language news channel owned by the Al Jazeera Media Network, which is owned by the monarchy government of Qatar. Click here
TRT WORLD
TURKISH TV BROADCASTER
TRT World is a Turkish public broadcaster which broadcasts in English 24 hours a day and is operated by the TRT and based in the Ulus area of Istanbul. Click here to watch interview with Habeeb on African artefacts
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Nigerian Marriage Coaches
Maryam Lemu
MARRIAGE COACH
Maryam is a marriage and relationship coach from Nigeria. She is the founder of Maryam Lemu Marriage Academy for premarital and marital counselling and coaching.
Lola Yunus
Marketing Instructor
Lola is a career coach, personal development coach and writer.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
American Wellness Coaches
Zoe Kors
SEX And intimacy coach
Zoe is a sex and intimacy coach based in LA. In her private practice, Zoe specialises in the treatment of sex addiction and betrayal trauma.
Oyabunmi Rosario
Wellness Consulting
Oyabunmi is a spiritual health and wellness consultant. She is a retreat facilitator and instructor of West African dance.
Krystal Tantric Yogi
YOGA EXPERT
Krystal Taylor is a certified Tantra yoga instructor who specializes in educating and supporting individuals towards sexual wholeness
Natasha Edwina
WELLNESS COACH
Natasha Edwina, M.A., LMFT, is a mind-body health consultant, licensed marriage therapist, and wellness coach from the United States of America,
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Muslim Media Platforms
The Muslim Vibe
MEDIA PLATFORM
TMV is a grassroots media platform to inform Western Muslims engaging Islamic content. Click here to read article feature on sex in Islam, as well as Muslim intimacy.
Amaliah
MEDIA PLATFORM FOR MUSLIM WOMEN
Amaliah is a media platform for Muslim women. Amaliah.com features articles, videos and podcasts to amplify the voices of Muslim women. Click here to read feature on Muslim sex educators and resources.
AboutIslam.net
MEDIA PLATFORM
Online magazine for American Muslims. Check out feature with Habeeb on kunyaza, linking faith and sex, and Muslim sex talk taboo.
NBA Muslims
AMERICAN MUSLIMS
Blog by Layla Abdullah-Poulos focusing on native black American Muslims. Layla interviewed Habeeb about reviving Islamic erotology and Muslim sex problems. Click here to read and watch the interview.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Brazilian Rappers
Emcee Lê
Rapper
Emcee Lê is a rapper from São Paulo. He has a song called Kunyaza.
Rubi Brazil
RAPPER
Rubi Brazil is a rapper from Rio de Janiero, Brazil
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Academics and Activists
Yasmin Amin
PhD in Islamic studies
Yasmin Amin obtained a PhD in Islamic studies at Exeter University's Arab & Islamic Institute. Her PhD looked at "Humour & Laughter in the Hadith". Amin is half-German, half Egyptian. She published an academic article on onions in Muslim culture which cited Habeeb's A Taste of Honey.
Noritah Omar
University of Malaysia
Dr. Omar of Malaysia published an article on References of Sexuality in Relation to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in 17th-19th Century which featured cited A Taste of Honey.
Estrella Samba Campos
University of Madrid
Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Teacher at Complutense University Madrid. Published an article on Kitab al-Ilm of al-Bukhari which cited A Taste of Honey.
Nadiah Mohajir
Activist
Nadiah Mohajir is a public health professional and anti-sexual assault advocate. She is the co-founder of HEART Women & Girls.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Lecturer and Cultural Critic
Sarah Younan
ARTIST and LECTURER
Dr Sarah Younan has a background in ceramics and art, and has previously worked in the theatre, youth and care sectors. Born in Germany and of mixed Lebanese descent, she was raised in Kenya before moving to Wales where she obtained a PhD.
Layla Abdullah-Poulos
Award-winning writer
Abdullah-Poulos is a cultural critic and an award-winning writer with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She is the founder and managing editor of the NbA Muslims. She holds a M.A. in Liberal Studies.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Male Dating and Intimacy Coaches
Rom Wills
BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Rom is a men's coach, dating expert and author. Based in the US, Rom teaches men around the world on how to attract women and develop sexual discipline.
Cam Fraser
AUSTRALIAN SEX COACH
Cam is a certified sexologist, sex coach and podcaster on masculinity, sexuality and pleasure. Cam is Australia's leading sex coach for straight men.
David Chambers
Dating and intimacy coach
David is a dating, relationship & intimacy coach. Based in the UK, David is also the host of the Authentic Man podcast.
Shofar Graves
ENERGY BODY WORK
Shophar Graves is the founder and partner in Fo Sho Energy work. Shophar is trained in tantra, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Global Media Platforms
Black Love
american PLATFORM
Media platform from the United States aimed at black women. Habeeb's book Kunyaza was featured as a recommended book to help Black women reclaim and explore their sexuality. Click here
Aeon
Academic Magazine
Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. They publish in-depth essays, incisive articles and a mix of original and curated videos. In an article on Islamic sexology in Muslim history, Habeeb's book A Taste of Honey was featured.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sex Therapist Manuals
An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy
Sex therapists
Sex therapist Estefania Simich Muñoz recommended Habeeb's book A Taste of Honey to clients in the article "Redefining Sexualities of Migrant Latinx and Middle Eastern Women in the United States"
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
Sex journal
Article, 'Islam and Sexuality by Two Latin American Converts in the US' by Estefania Simich Muñoz and Shannon Chavez Qureshi at 23rd Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health (May 2017, Vol 14).
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Academic Journals
Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs
academic journal
Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs is the only scholarly journal studying Muslim communities in non-Muslim societies. Click here to read academic review of Illuminating the Darkness: Blacks and North Africans in Islam by Habeeb Akande.
BLACK THEOLOGY
AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
Black Theology publishes research on the theological expression of faith among Black people around the world to explore the nature of Black religious experiences. Click here to read the academic review of Illuminating the Blackness: Blacks and African Muslims in Brazil by Habeeb Akande.
Brasiliana: Journal for Brazilian Studies
Kings college journal
Brasiliana is an academic journal in which scholars from diverse disciplines in the humanities and social sciences publish and draw on scholarship within the interdisciplinary field of Brazilian Studies, Click here to read a review of Habeeb's Brazil book
Journal of Middle East Women's Studies
Peer-reviewed journal
A triannual peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal which advances Middle East gender, sexuality, and women's studies. It is published by Duke University Press for the Association for Middle East Women's Studies. Click here
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Brazilian Sex and Intimacy Influencers
Mahmoud Baydoun
SEXologist
Mahmoud is a Brazilian sex therapist, sexologist, and social media influencer.
Nany Maravilha
SEX THERAPIST
Nany is a sex educator, TV presenter and therapist from Brazil
Maria Chantal
WELLNESS EDUCATOR
Based in Brazil, Maria is an influencer and educator on menstruation. Originally from Angola, Maria teaches decolonised sexuality and kunyaza to people in Brazil.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sex Influencers
Ashley Cobb
Sex WRITER
Ashley Cobb is an experienced millennial writer with a focus on sex, dating, relationship and women's rights. Ashley recommends Kunyaza for black women to help reclaim their sexuality and a must-read on female sexuality.
Denisa Rensen
FOUNDER OF THE CLITORIS SUMMIT
Denisa Rensen is the founder of the Clitoris Summit which featured Habeeb as a keynote speaker in the inaugural event in 2021.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Researchers and Academics
Harum Mukhayer
public international lawyer.
Born in the Emirates, raised in Scotland and of Sudanese descent to Sudan, Harum is a public international lawyer who studied in Cambridge University. She hosted Habeeb at Cambridge University to speak about African erotology in 2018.
Manal Omar
ACROSS RED LINES
Manal is the founder and CEO of Across Red Lines. She has a certification in Global Mental Health. As a trained conflict-resolution specialist, Manal has dedicated over 25 years to humanitarian causes and conflict resolution. She recommends A Taste of Honey.
Myriam Francois
JOURNALIST
Myriam Francois is a presenter and documentary maker with a focus on current affairs, France and the Middle East. She is also a journalist and podcaster.
Mark Hay
AMERICAN WRITER
Mark Hay is a writer on culture, faith, identity politics and sexuality. His work has appeared in Esquire and The Economist, among others. He is based in Brooklyn, New York. He wrote an article on Islamic sexology for Aeon.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Scholars and Academics
Amidu Olalekan Sanni
lagos university
Amidu Olalekan Sanni is a Professor of African and Middle Eastern Studies with the Fountain University, Osogbo Nigeria. He graduated with First Class in Arabic Language and Literature from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and obtained a PhD from SOAS.
Abdassamad Clarke
AUTHOR AND TRANSLATOR
Abdassamad Clarke is a scholar, author, translator and commentator from Ulster and was formally educated at Edinburgh University in Mathematics and Physics, and in Cairo in Arabic and other Islamic sciences. Clarke edited some of Habeeb's books.
Richard Reddie
Author and researcher
Richard Reddie is a writer, researcher, cultural and religious commentator and broadcaster. He is the Director of Justice and Inclusion at Churches Together. He wrote a review of Habeeb's Brazil book
Alhagi Manta Drammeh
Professor of islamic thought
Dr Drammeh is a Professor of Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies. He holds a PhD in Islam and modernity, and has written many books and academic articles. He wrote a review of Habeeb's Brazil book.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Muslim Creatives
Ian Whiteman
GRAPHICS DESIGNER
Born in the UK, Ian Abdallateef Whiteman has a background in architecture, an accomplished musician, master artist, calligrapher graphic designer and typographer.
Khidr Muhammad
BLOGGER
Khidr is a UK based blogger from South Africa of Pakistani descent.
Ali Kamara
THE MUSLIM POET
Ali is a TV presenter, poet, radio host, nasheed artist, and podcaster. Originally from Sierra Leone, Ali is based in the UK.
Boonaa Mohammed
POET
Boonaa Mohammed is an award-winning poet and filmmaker from Canada.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Relationship Coaches For Muslim Women
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Indian Sex Educators
Pallavi Barnwal
SEX COACH
Pallavi is a sexuality coach, intimacy coach and yogi from India. Pallavi has featured in Huff Post, Vogue, BBC and VICE
Dr. Sabiha Inamdar
DOCTOR AND LIFE COACH
Dr. Sabiha is a qualified medical practitioner, life coach and sex & relationship coach.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
European Radio Stations
Revive FM
UK radio
Revive FM is a community radio station based in the heart of East London, Click here to watch Habeeb's interview about his books on sex and erotology in Islamic history.
Deutschlandfunk
German Radio
Deutschlandfunk is a public-broadcasting radio station in Germany, concentrating on news and current affairs. Click here to read the article on Islam and eroticism featuring Habeeb Akande.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
International Media Outlets
Kai Lutterodt
CReative director
Kai is the founder of My Soho Times, a print & online lifestyle magazine about life in London. Click here to read article about Ghanaians in Brazilian history featuring Habeeb's book Illuminating the Blackness.
The Modern Mann
UK PODCAST
Podcast by Olly Mur, Alix Fox and Olly Peart. Click here to listen to the shout out of Habeeb as Muslim sex-ed resource by sex educator and broadcaster Alix Fox (at the 1 hour 14 minute mark)
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Deeper Feminine Course
Chantal Blake
WOMB WELLNESS EDUCATOR
Chantal is a womb wellness educator and womb steaming therapist. She is the co-founder of Deeper Feminine, an online course that helps Muslim women fully embody their femininity and sexuality through holistic self-care.
Sabrina Elizabeth
PORTPARTUM HERBAL BODY CARE
Sabrina is an ayurvedic practitioner and vaginal steam facilitator based in Wisconsin. Sabrina is the owner of Ummul Herbals for portpartum herbal body care.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Muslim Podcasts
TMV Podcast
MEDIA PLATFORM AND PODCAST
A digital media publication for British Muslims. Click here to watch Habeeb's interview on sex and intimacy with Dr. Wafaa Eltantawy
Coffee with Kareem
AMERICAN MUSLIM PODCAST
Podcast by American Muslim scientist, relationship coach and educator, Karim Serageldin, Click here to listen to Habeeb's interview on sexuality and erotology in Islam.
The Scholar and the Student
Botswana muslim podcast
Botswana's first Muslim podcast founded by Mostakim Habib al-Maliki. Click here to watch to interview with Habeeb on YouTube
Ilm FIlm
Islamic History Podcast
Ilm Film is a YouTube channel, and affiliated to Islamic History Institute (IHI). Ilm Film is a growing online platform offering learning resources, study programs and ticketed events on Islamic history. Click here to watch
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Muslim Female Activists
Haddi Ceesay
sex Educator
Health educator, qualitative researcher and sex educator working with survivors of sexual and gender based violence, including FGM and early child marriage survivors, Podcast with Haddi
Hauwa Ojeifo
Founder of SHE WRITES WOMAN
Hauwa is a certified mental health coach, counsellor and campaigner to end gender-based sexual violence in Nigeria.
Sabria Mills
THE DOPE MUSLIM WOMAN podcast
US-based behaviour coach, therapist and founder of The Dope Muslim Woman Podcast which tackles topics such as polygyny, zina culture, infidelity, and sacred sexuality.
Dr Wafaa Eltantawy
THERAPIST AND MEDICAL DOCTOR
Dr. Wafaa is a British-Egyptian gynaecologist, counsellor and therapist. She is an expert in psychosexual, relationship therapy, as well as being a GMC licensed medical doctor.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
International Podcasts
Heaven with Vida
US PODCAST
Podcast by Cuban-American model and actress Vida Guerra. Click here to listen to Habeeb's interview on the American radio show about kunyaza.
Stories of Unconcious Bias
uk podcast
Podcast series by Smita Tharoor from Tharoor Associates. Click here to listen to Habeeb's interview on unconscious bias from his experiences in Brazil and sex research.
From Kama Sutra to 2020
uk Podcast
Podcast by Seema Anand, author, storyteller and Kama sutra expert. Click here to watch Habeeb's interview on the secrets to squirting.
Oh F*ck Yeah
US podcast
Podcast by American sex writer Ruan Willow. Click here to listen to the interview with Habeeb on new sex techniques to blow a woman's mind!
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Universities
University of Cambridge
THIRD OLDEST UNIVERSITY
The University of Cambridge is a public collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, it is the third-oldest university in operation. Habeeb gave a presentation on kunyaza and erotic Muslim literature at the University of Cambridge.
University of Oxford
OLDEST UK UNIVERSITY
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. It is reportedly the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Podcasts
Deeper
netherlands podcast
Podcast by Dutch sex coach and polarity expert Sophie Josephina. Click here to watch Habeeb's interview with Sophie on the African art of intimacy, lion vs hyena womanisers, and kunyaza!
My Soho Times
Uk PODCAST
UK Podcast on by Kai aka 'The Soho Girl' to highlight inspirational people who live, work and play in central London. Click here to listen to episode with Habeeb
We Need To Talk About Whiteness
UK podcast
Podcast by Irish-French journalist on race and whiteness. Listen to Habeeb's interview on whiteness, western sex education, and pleasure. Click here
Hit the Clock
uk podcast
Podcast by Black-British sex educator Sherryl Blu who interviews black men from different backgrounds on dating, relationships and sex! Click here to listen to the conversation with Habeeb on The Pleasure Principle.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Seminars
MACFEST
UK muslim FESTIVAL
Muslim Arts and Culture is an international Festival that brings Muslim and non-Muslim communities together. Click here to watch Habeeb's presentation on African Muslim heritage in Islam and Brazil
Words of Desire - Arabic Conference
ARABIC EROTICA CONFERENCE
Words of Desire: The Language of Arabic Erotica and its Translations 6-7 May 2016 featuring scholars from around the world. Click here to watch Habeeb's presentation on Islamic Erotology
SOAS
UK University
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Habeeb has given several presentations at SOAS on Brazilian Muslims, Islam and Blackness and race in Islam.
Muslim Council of Britain
UK MUSLIM ORGANISATION
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is the largest representative body for the British Muslim community in the UK. Click here to read Habeeb's article on Publishing Challenges for Black Muslim Writers
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Universities
Bard
US COLLEGE
Bard College is a private liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. As a visiting scholar, Habeeb gave a presentation on Sexuality and Islam
University of Edinburgh
Scottish university
The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Men's Podcasts
The Authentic Man
UK Podcast
Podcast by British dating and intimacy coach David Chambers. Click here to listen to the interview with Habeeb on African squirting techniques, building character and sexual issues for men.
Men, Sex & Pleasure
AUSTRALIAN PODCAST
Podcast by Australian men's sex coach Cam Fraser. Click here to watch the interview with Habeeb on his journey from studying Islam to writing about Kunyaza
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Women's Podcasts
The Spiritual Sexual Empowerment Show
US PODCAST
Podcast by therapist and mind-body consultant, Natasha Edwina. Episode on Can Every Women Squirt interview with Habeeb Akande on his research
The Big O
BARBADOS PODCAST
Orgasmik Intelligence podcast on female sexuality for women in Barbados. Click here to listen to the interview with Habeeb on YouTube
Courtship Code
uS Podcast
Podcast by Zara J. who uses a combination of spirituality, psychology, and matchmaking techniques to coach women how to stop feeling anxious and low self worth in relationships and with men. Episode with Habeeb on pleasure gives and takers
Conversations with Akilah
US podcast
Podcast by Akilah who was raised in a fundamental and very traditional Christian household. Click here to listen to episode with Habeeb on religion, kunyaza and black women's sexuality.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Websites
ABC
Australian News PLATFORM
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) features an article co-authored by Habeeb Akande and Angelica Lindsey-Ali on rediscovering intimacy.
IHRC
MEDIA PLATFORM
IHRC is the first Muslim civil rights group and NGO that struggles for justice. In an author evening event with Muslim scholars, click here for an event chaired by Habeeb Akande with Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown and Mustafa Briggs on Islam and Blackness
L'Urlo
Italian website
Media and entertainment website from Italy. Click here to read an article on the squirting taboo featuring Habeeb's Kunyaza book.
Femina
INDONESIA women's magazine
Femina is an Indonesian weekly women's magazine founded in 1972. Click here to read article on relationship tips featuring Habeeb
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Female Erotica Outlets
Sh! Women's Store
uk Women sex shop
Habeeb held a sold out Kunyaza workshop on closing the pleasure gap at the iconic London sex shop for women. BBC filmed the documentary as part of The Orgasm Gap documentary in 2020.
Bellesa
Women intimacy website
Clitoris Summit
Intimacy Summit
Habeeb Akande was a keynote speaker at the first international summit on the clitoris featuring 18 renowned speakers whose pioneer work in medicine, sexology, arts, and activism has contributed to giving the clitoris the voice it deserves. Click here to watch Habeeb's online presentation.
Pleasy Play
INTIMACY website
Sexual well-being website and intimacy app. Click here to listen to Habeeb's tips on how to last longer in the bedroom and the sexual technique of Kunyaza to close the orgasm gap.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
International Outlets and Podcasts
The Muslim Sex Podcast
AMERICAN PODCAST
Podcast by American Muslim OBYN, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi. Click here to listen to a Muslim sex talk with Habeeb and female sexuality in Islam on YouTube
The Mad Mamluks
AMERICAN PODCAST
Popular American Muslim podcast on topical topics. Click here to watch 'The Muslim Love Doctor' episode with Habeeb Akande on YouTube
Jins Podcast
French PODCAST
Podcast on sexuality in Arab and Muslim cultures. Click here to listen to the interview with Habeeb on YouTube
Hyphen
EUROPEAN MAGAZINE
Article on Habeeb Akande on Erotology Institute and teaching Muslims sex education. Click here to read the article
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Muslim Outlets
Muslim Matters
american muslim PLATFORM
Media platform from the United States.
The Black Muslim Times UK
UK MEDIA PLATFORM
TBMUK is a media platform from the UK on the experiences of black Muslims in the UK.
British Muslim Magazine
UK Magazine
Magazine on UK Muslims. Habeeb wrote an article on why Muslim women deserve pleasure too!
Muslim Girl
US MUSLIM FOR WOMEN
American website for Muslim women
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Entrepreneurs and Business Coaches
Na'ima B. Robert
AUTHOR AND ENTREPRENEUR
Na'ima is an award-winning author, editor, international speaker and writing coach.
Papatia Feauxzar
PUBLISHER AND AUTHOR
Papatia is an American author of West African descent who has authored several books and founder of an independent publishing house.
Asiya Nasir Abdus Shaheed
AUTHOR
Asiya is an author and the founder of an award-winning female empowerment organisation
Rosaleen Batool
FEMININE SUCCESS COACH
Rosalean is a feminine success coach and energy healer for sacred feminine pleasure. She coaches business women and female entrepreneurs.
ENDORSEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intimacy Coaches
Fairy SexMutha
Intimacy coach
Selina Smith, known as Fairy Sex Mutha, is a podcaster, sex therapist, and intimacy coach. She wrote a glowing review of A Taste of Honey on social media.
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