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Laurie Mintz            

Psychologist & Sex Educator; Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida

Dr. Laurie Mintz is an author, professor, therapist, and speaker committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives.

As an Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida, she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduates each year. She has published over 50 scholarly articles and six academic book chapters. She has received numerous professional and teaching awards. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology. In 2023, she was named one of Forbes “50 over 50” woman innovators.

She is the author of two popular press books—both written to empower women sexually and both with published studies demonstrating their effectiveness: "Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It" and "A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship." ​ With this same goal of providing scientifically accurate, sex-positive information to enhance female pleasure, Dr. Mintz gives presentations and workshops to professionals and lay audiences, including a TEDx talk with over two million views. She maintains an active social media presence and is often quoted in national and international media. ​ For over 30 years, Dr. Mintz has maintained a private practice, working with individuals and couples on general and sexual issues. One of her greatest honors is supporting clients during difficult times and helping them make positive changes and reach life goals.

Speech Topics


For General Audiences

  • Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters – And How To Get It
  • Communication: The Bedrock to Make Your Bed (and Life) Rock
  • Everything Sex Therapists Want You to Know About Sex
  • Where Did My Desire Go—and How Can I Get It Back?
  • Menopause Doesn’t Need to Mean a Pause on Sex
  • Why Women Have Worse Sex—And What to Do About It

For Mental Health Professionals

  • Treating Women’s Two Most Common Sexual Complaints: Diminished Desire and Difficulty Orgasming with a Partner
  • Treating Diminished Desire Among Women
  • Treating Difficult with Orgasm Among Women

For Medical Professionals

  • Women’s Sexual Health: Brief Interventions for Busy Physicians
  • Women’s Sexual Health: Brief Interventions for Busy Nurses

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