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Dr. Laura McGuire

Dr. Laura McGuire (they/them or she/her) is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021). Dr. McGuire is a certified full-spectrum doula, professional teacher, a certified sexual health educator, and a vinyasa yoga instructor. Their experience includes both public and private sectors, middle schools, high schools, and university settings. They currently are earning their Masters of Divinity at Earlham Seminary where they are studying the intersections of Judaism, trauma-informed care, and restorative-justice in faith settings. Dr. McGuire lives in the United States, where they work as an adjunct professor at Widener University and consultant at The National Center for Equity and Agency.

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Articles by Dr. Laura McGuire

Glycerin in lube has gotten a bad reputation, despite its widespread use. Used in many brands to increase the slippery feel, studies indicate it might not be the best thing for your hoo-ha or b-hole.

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This book excerpt from Creating Cultures of Consent: A Guide for Parents and Educators looks at how parents talk to kids about consent and what they are saying in these important discussions.

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High libido and low libido can both be normal. It's when you struggle that the problems start.

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The kink community is often celebrated for open-mindedness—even kinky words can lend themselves to gender neutrality.

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Identifying as kinky, or just being interested in learning more about kink, is an entirely personal and individualized experience. Don't think that to belong to kink groups or to visit kinky spaces you must qualify as “kinky-enough.”

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