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
Why Everyone Deserves Lube
Why Everyone Deserves Lube

Bringing lube to any sexual activity should be as common and normal as packing barrier protection.

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Three Tips for Being Brave in the Bedroom
Three Tips for Being Brave in the Bedroom

Sex is one of the most vulnerable acts one can experience with another person. While we can keep parts of our clothes on and refrain from sharing our true feelings, many people find that the best sex asks us to open up- body and soul.

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Premature Ejaculation: It’s a Thing You Don’t Have to Feel Bad About
Premature Ejaculation: It’s a Thing You Don’t Have to Feel Bad About

Many men may think that they aren’t in control of their bodies in the way they “should be” and are thus a disappointment to their lovers. In reality, this is often far from the truth.

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3 Summer Time Body Love Tips and Tricks
3 Summer Time Body Love Tips and Tricks

You can choose to love your body this summer and all year long! Now that is something to invest in!

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Sex Toy Review: Womanizer Duo
Sex Toy Review: Womanizer Duo

Magical orgasms in mere minutes? Bring it on.

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Can You Be Religious and Kinky?
Can You Be Religious and Kinky?

Many people believe that kink and religion can't co-exist; others are carving out an island between two worlds were sexual agency and faith are united.

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How to Stop Hating Valentine’s Day
How to Stop Hating Valentine’s Day

If your relationship status makes you hate Valentine's day, consider reclaiming it for yourself.

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Sexual Health: Why It May Not Mean What You Think It Does (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
Sexual Health: Why It May Not Mean What You Think It Does (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

To be healthy does not mean able-bodied or disease-free. It means to be supported with resources and capabilities to live your best life.

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Is Your Relationship Unhealthy or Abusive? Knowing When to Get Help and Get Out
Is Your Relationship Unhealthy or Abusive? Knowing When to Get Help and Get Out

There are different types of abuse that can be present in a relationship. Here's how to spot some of the differences so that you can get help and get out.

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How to Add the Holidays to Your Kink Play
How to Add the Holidays to Your Kink Play

No matter what you celebrate, this has plenty of potential when it comes to getting kinky.

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Why Aren’t There Pussy Pics?
Why Aren’t There Pussy Pics?

Why don't people with vulvas (consensually) share photos of them? It may be because we don't live in a culture that celebrates them enough.

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Single During the Holidays? Cuffing Season Do’s and Don’ts
Single During the Holidays? Cuffing Season Do’s and Don’ts

The holidays can make us long to be coupled up but seasons change ...

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