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

Disability and Sexuality: Desiring, Not Fetishizing

Disability and Sexuality: Desiring, Not Fetishizing

Disability and sexuality are not mutually exclusive. Ableist thinking, especially when it comes to sex, is demeaning to everyone.

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6 Sex Myths We All Need to Stop Spreading

6 Sex Myths We All Need to Stop Spreading

Believing sex myths you've been taught can lead to less-than-fulfilling sex life. And you ain't got time for that.

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How to Tell Your Doctor You’re Kinky

How to Tell Your Doctor You’re Kinky

Be patient and keep looking for kink friendly healthcare providers. With more and more healthcare becoming virtual, our options are ever-expanding! You and your health are worth it.

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The Top 5 Sex Ed Questions I Hear All the Time

The Top 5 Sex Ed Questions I Hear All the Time

Most sex ed questions are tied to many things we hold most dear—identity, religion, morality, acceptance.

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How Mindfulness Can Help Boost Your Sex Life

How Mindfulness Can Help Boost Your Sex Life

Mindfulness can give us fresh insight and perspective to help continue to grow, connect, and evolve.

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