Asking for a Friend: What Exactly is Queer Sex?

Posted on September 27, 2019
A photo of Dr. Laura McGuire on gender roles.

By Dr. Laura McGuire

Do all lesbians use strap ons? Do all gay men have anal sex? Does it only “count” as sex if there’s penetration? Dr. Laura McGuire gives us the low down on defining queer sex in this month’s Asking for a Friend!

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Dr. Laura McGuire is a sexologist, doula, and parent of two. They love to write on anything and everything that intersects with their numerous identities. As a multi-racial/ethnic queer person who was raised predominantly in the South, Dr. Laura uses their diverse views, experiences, and perspectives to celebrate the mosaic that is the southern LGBTQ+ community. Read more about their work at equityandagency.com.

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