In 2019, in response to growing polarization on social media - especially about sexuality issues - I became interested in how to have productive discussions across differing worldviews. I started my podcast, Indirect Message, to explore nuanced perspectives on digital life, sexuality, and culture with a diverse range of guests.
In 2022, I paused my online work to focus on graduate school. I will return with new content in 2024!
Hi, I'm Laci!
I am a sex educator and therapist. Most know me as the creator of Sex Plus!, YouTube's most popular sex education series (2009-2019).
After graduating from UC Berkeley, I created award-winning educational series for Discovery Channel and MTV. I have spoken at nearly 200 schools and conferences around the world about sexuality, relationships, and violence prevention. In 2018, HarperCollins published my first book, Sex Plus: Learning, Loving, and Enjoying Your Body. You can check out my portfolio here.
media highlights
Reimagining Relationships with Ruby Rose - Meta
Online Dating Norms - The Today Show (Live)
The Sex Ed Queens of YouTube - The New York Times
Could Orgasm Anxiety Be Holding You Back? - Cosmopolitan
Words You Can't Say - NPR's This American Life
Meet the 30 Most Influential People on the Internet - TIME
The Rise of YouTube Feminism - Today Australia (Live)
Meet the Sex-Ed YouTuber Laci Green - ABC Nightline
Living Myths About Virginity - The Atlantic
Everything You Want to Know About Sex, You Can Learn from Laci Green - ABC News
Disney Needs an Update on Gender Roles - So Popular! with Janet Mock on MSNBC
White House Response to Petition to End LGBT Conversion Therapy
YouTuber Sexual Abuse Allegations - Channel 4 News
Laci Green Brings Sexology to the Masses - Ear Biscuits
Girls Who Bash Girls Who Dress Sexy - Dr. Phil
philosophy
I am a secular humanist. I believe that every person on earth has inherent worth, value, and capacity for good. As a society, we should aim to maximize agency so that everybody is able to achieve their full potential and thrive.
In addition to humanism, my projects are influenced to varying degrees by the following perspectives: sex positive feminism, radical feminism (radical referring to "root", not to an extreme), multiculturalism, evolution/darwinism, democratic socialism, Buddhism, existentialism, and stoicism. Which...is a lot of -isms! With regard to sexuality issues, informed consent is at the heart of my advocacy.
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â–º Critical Thinking
The internet has flooded us with information. In response, we must ask better questions, understand context, and do our best to logically evaluate the ideas we encounter. Watch my guide to thinking critically on YouTube.
â–º Social Justice
Everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or ability deserves dignity, respect, equal opportunities, and fair representation.
â–º Viewpoint Diversity
My work embraces a brave space approach. A brave space welcomes diversity of viewpoint and experience, compassionate accountability, and dialogue to reach mutual understanding. Participants are encouraged to opt into and out of challenging conversations as they please, without judgment. We can all benefit from engaging meaningfully, and in good faith, with the experiences of those who are different than us.
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â–º Curiosity and Humility
A spirit of curiosity and open inquiry means that it is ok to ask questions, even lots of them! Even silly ones! Becoming informed requires us to understand the limits of our own knowledge and get comfortable with saying "I don't know".
â–º Science and Reason
The scientific method is the most reliable tool available to us to help parse truth from fiction. Wherever possible, information and claims should be back up with high quality research. Scientific information should be accessible to all and communicated accurately -- without exaggeration or sensationalism.