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Laurie Mintz
EducationUnion College (New York) (BS) Ohio State University (MA, PhD)
Occupation(s)Psychologist, Sex therapist, Professor emerita, Author
Notable workA Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex (2009) Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How to Get It (2017)

Laurie Mintz is an American psychologist, sex therapist, and professor emerita in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida.[1][2][3][4] She authored A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex (2009)[5] and Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It (2017).[6][7][8][9] Mintz has published over 50 peer-reviewed research articles in psychology and sex therapy and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.[10][11][12] In 2023, she was named to Forbes' "50 Over 50 – Innovation" list.[13]

Early life and education

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Mintz earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Union College in 1982, receiving the George H. Catlin Prize for academic excellence. During her undergraduate years, she co-founded the campus Woman's Network (now the Women's Union), volunteered at a local rape crisis center, and served as a Big Sister to local youth.[14] She then completed an M.A. (1984) and Ph.D. (1987) in counseling psychology at Ohio State University.[15]

Academic and clinical career

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Mintz joined the University of Florida faculty in October 2011 after spending 21 years at the University of Missouri–Columbia, where she rose from assistant to full professor and served five years as Training Director for the American Psychological Association-accredited Counseling Psychology program.[16] Mintz has also worked in private practice for over 30 years, providing therapy to individuals and couples for both general mental health and sexual concerns.[10]

Books

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Mintz's first trade title, A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex (2009), explores psychological approaches to addressing low sexual desire among women.[17]

Her second book, Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How to Get It, was published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins, on May 9, 2017. The book includes a detailed section on female anatomy, examines common misconceptions about the female orgasm, and outlines techniques intended to improve sexual experiences. The book presents an informational perspective on sexual intimacy, focusing on individual behavior and broader social views.[8][18][19] It has been noted in reviews for its research-based content and accessible treatment of topics related to female sexuality.[4][20]

Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^ "Laurie Mintz". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  2. ^ "Emeritus Faculty". Psychology. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  3. ^ "Laurie Mintz". The Conversation. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  4. ^ a b c Newman, Judith (2017-04-19). "Sex-Ed for Grown-Ups: A Roundup of Relationship Self-Help". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  5. ^ Mintz, Laurie B. (2009). A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship. Avon: Adams Media Corporation. ISBN 978-1-60550-107-9.
  6. ^ Mintz, Laurie (2017). Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It. New York: HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 978-0-06-248438-3.
  7. ^ "Scheduled 'Trysts' and Patient Exploration: How You Can Bridge the Orgasm Gap". LAist. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  8. ^ a b "The 'orgasm gap': Why it exists and what women can do about it". NBC News. 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  9. ^ "The Cult of the Clitoris". Los Angeles Review of Books. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  10. ^ a b "Laurie Mintz Ph.D. | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  11. ^ "Laurie Mintz | Good News Writer - Good Good Good". www.goodgoodgood.co. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  12. ^ "Laurie Mintz". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  13. ^ a b "50 Over 50 2023: Innovation". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  14. ^ "Author, educator and sex therapist Dr. Laurie Mintz '82 to give International Women's Day address | Union College". www.union.edu. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  15. ^ "People". Psychology. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  16. ^ "Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Mintz". Psychology. 2014-07-12. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  17. ^ Buehler, Stephanie (2011). "Review of A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship". Psychotherapy. 48 (2): 213–214. doi:10.1037/a0023531.
  18. ^ Speller, Katherine (2020-07-07). "Relationship Books to Buy on Amazon That Can Revitalize Your Sex Life". SheKnows. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  19. ^ Gershoni, Miranda (December 2019). "From consent to the pleasure gap" (PDF). DELIBERATIONS a Journal of First-Year Writing at Duke University • Fall 2019.
  20. ^ Lilla, Kristen (2019-01-02). "Becoming Cliterate: A Literature Review". American Journal of Sexuality Education. 14 (1): 134–137. doi:10.1080/15546128.2018.1518738. ISSN 1554-6128.
  21. ^ "SSTAR Consumer Book Award" (PDF). Society for Sex Therapy and Research. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
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