[13][14] Herbenick has published more than 210 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals[15] and is one of the leading experts on the study of sexual behavior in the United States.

[24] Herbenick has spoken on these and other sexuality and relationship topics at a number of colleges, universities, and national and international conferences.

These include Because It Feels Good: A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction, The I Love You More Book (a book about love for children and grown ups), Read My Lips: A Complete Guide to the Vagina and Vulva, Great in Bed, Sex Made Easy: Your Awkward Questions Answered for Better, Smarter, Safer Sex, and The Coregasm Workout .

[28] Herbenick frequently addresses sexuality research in the media for publications such as The New York Times,[29][30][31] The Atlantic,[32] The Washington Post,[33] among other magazines and newspapers.

In 2013, Herbenick launched a successful Kickstarter project to create a poster and postcard series called "What do you like about your vagina and vulva?