Miriam Grossman

Miriam Grossman is a psychiatrist and author who writes about adolescent sexuality, mental health, and campus culture from a conservative perspective. She practiced as a psychiatrist at UCLA's student health services for over a decade before leaving to pursue writing and speaking. Grossman gained attention for her criticism of mainstream approaches to sexual health education and campus mental health services. She argues that current policies fail to address the psychological risks associated with casual sexual behavior and ignore biological differences between men and women. Her work focuses on what she sees as ideological bias in healthcare and education. She contends that political correctness prevents honest discussion about sexual behavior's mental health consequences, particularly for young women. Grossman has become a speaker on college campuses and appears in conservative media outlets. Her writing targets parents, educators, and healthcare providers who she believes need to reconsider prevailing attitudes about adolescent sexuality and mental health treatment.

Reader reviews of Grossman's work reveal sharp divisions based on ideological perspectives. Conservative readers praise her willingness to challenge prevailing orthodoxies about sexuality and mental health. They appreciate her medical credentials and find her arguments compelling, particularly regarding the psychological risks of casual sexual behavior. Supporters describe her work as providing necessary counterpoints to mainstream sexual health education. Parents often express gratitude for validation of their concerns about campus culture and hookup behavior. Religious readers frequently cite her work as supporting their values while providing scientific backing. Critics dismiss her arguments as politically motivated and scientifically questionable. Liberal readers object to what they see as moralizing disguised as medical advice. They argue her conclusions cherry-pick data and ignore broader research on human sexuality. Mental health professionals and educators often criticize her characterization of campus services and policies. Some readers find her tone judgmental and her solutions impractical for diverse populations with varying values and backgrounds.