Sexual Wellbeing and Gender (SWAG) Lab

Isabella is received her B.S. in Clinical psychology at UCSD. She had completed her PSYC 199 B.S. research paper under Dr. Dickenson. She enjoys investigating what people can do to enhance our sexual welling. She is especially interested in studying the physiology of sexual responses under certain conditions.

She aspires to attend medical school, applying in the 2025-2026 cycle. 

Mairen received their B.S. in Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology and a minor in Global Health from UCSD. Current research interests include the impacts that social structures have on emerging sexual well-being and dysfunction, as well as sexual and gender nonconformity in neurodiverse individuals. 

Silvia is a PhD student in the Social Psychology Area at UCSD. Before starting her PhD, she obtained a Masters in Positive Psychology and Health at Claremont Graduate University thanks to a Fulbright fellowship.  Her current research interests include testing brief psychological interventions to improve sexual well-being and body image and exploring the role of mindfulness in mediating the benefits of such interventions. She is also interested in mind-body connection work, including the effects of interoception on increasing well-being. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her two cats Jiji and Reina.  

Daniel is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego pursuing a B.S. in Psychology With Specialization In Clinical Psychology. He is primarily interested in understanding predictors of sexual dysfunction, both within the individual and in relationships. 

Camryn is an undergraduate student studying Social Psychology at UC San Diego. She is interested in understanding human relationships and applying psychology to areas like law, policy, and business. She also values using psychology for personal growth and improving the lives of others. In her free time, she enjoys cozying up to a good book or taking a long hike with some friends in the early morning.