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
Am I Queer Enough?
Am I Queer Enough?

Queerness is not something you can pass or fail. It is not something that fits inside a box that you or anyone else can check or uncheck.

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How to Be a Trauma-Informed Sex Partner
How to Be a Trauma-Informed Sex Partner

In a world where we are all operating from a trauma-informed lens, everyone can feel safe, accepted, and celebrated for who and where they are.

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How Sex Toys Can Help You Reclaim Your Sexuality After Assault
How Sex Toys Can Help You Reclaim Your Sexuality After Assault

Healing after trauma is never a fast or easy process, but it is always worth the effort. Finding a new sense of normal and peace is possible.

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Why Sex Work Is Not Desperation
Why Sex Work Is Not Desperation

By stopping the shame and stigma around sex workers and their clients, we are working to break down the barriers that inhibit healthy sexuality and safety for all.

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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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