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Dr. Alan Martino
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Associate Prof. Critical Disability Studies.
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We asked, you delivered… and let’s just say the response blew us away.

Any guesses on how many abstracts came in for the Disability, Sexuality, and the Power to Disrupt (2026) conference?

Drum roll…
A pastel gradient background with bold blue text that reads: “Can you guess how many abstracts we received? Drum roll…” On the right side, a 3D grey figure plays a red drum. In the top right corner, the Disability, Sexuality, and the Power to Disrupt conference logo appears. A pastel gradient background displaying large candy-style numbers: “79 abstracts” and “10 countries” in bright pink and blue text. The Disability, Sexuality, and the Power to Disrupt conference logo appears in the top right corner.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Our Disability & Sexuality Lab is proud to co-host #EmbracingSexualPleasure: A virtual event highlighting pleasure in sexual health conversations. I’ll be speaking about crip desires and expanding the erotic imagination. Details & registration: tgeea.org.tw/event/confer...
Promotional banner for the "Embracing Sexual Pleasure" CSE International Online Forum, featuring stylized large white text over a soft pink and purple gradient background. Below the English title, the Chinese phrase "直面性愉悦" appears. Event details are listed on the right: "CSE International Online Forum 2025 全面性教育線上國際論壇," November 29th, 14:00–17:00 (GMT+8), and "Online Event." The bottom section displays logos of the organizing partners.
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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This summer, I had the privilege of supervising two outstanding high school students. They joined our Disability and Sexuality Lab and wrote a thoughtful blog post reflecting on their experiences. Their words reminded me of the excitement that comes at the very beginning of a research journey.
August 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Call for Presentation Abstracts! Join us for the Sexuality, Disability, and the Power to Disrupt 2026 Conference (Feb 13-14, 2026). Submit your abstract by Oct 15, 2025. Everyone is welcome to submit an abstract. Use the QR code or visit www.disabilitysexualitylab.com/conference-2... to learn more.
Flyer for the 'Sexuality, Disability, and the Power to Disrupt 2026 Conference.' Large heading: 'Call for Presentation Abstracts.' Subheading: 'A Virtual and International Conference.' Website link: disabilitysexualitylab.com/conference-2026. Conference dates: February 13–14, 2026. Submission deadline: October 15, 2025. Includes a QR code and is sponsored by the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences. Bright colors with pink, yellow, and white design elements.
July 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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New roundtable piece out in DiGeSt: "Turning the Table: Rethinking Sexuality Education for 2SLGBTQ+ Disabled People." We explore how a crip lens can radically reshape how we think about sex, pleasure, and desire for everyone. Link: www.digest.ugent.be/article/id/9...
Screenshot of a journal article titled "Turning the Table: Rethinking Sexuality Education for 2SLGBTQ+ Disabled People" from the DiGeSt – Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies. The abstract discusses the limitations of mainstream sex education and advocates for using a crip lens to center disabled voices, especially those of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, in reimagining inclusive, participatory, and empowering sexuality education.
June 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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New episode of the Disability & Sexuality Lab Podcast!
We’re chatting with Dr. Patsie Frawley (@UNSW) about smashing the stigma around intellectual disability and sexuality and embracing pleasure and intimacy. #DisabilitySexuality #InclusiveResearch #Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/2iW8...
May 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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🎙️ Season 2 of the Disability and Sexuality Lab Podcast is here! Join Dr. Alan Martino and guests from around the globe for raw, real conversations that confront ableism and challenge taboos. 🎧 Listen now! dissexlab.podbean.com
A bold, colorful announcement poster with the headline "SEASON 2 IS NOW OUT!" at the top in red font. The left side features text describing the podcast: “Season 2 is here! Dr. Alan Martino is joined by guests from worldwide for raw, real, and open discussions on disability and sexuality. Together, they challenge taboos, confront ableism, and amplify the diverse voices and lived experiences of disabled people.” On the right is a large, stylized illustration of a yellow and black microphone surrounded by colorful geometric shapes. The logo for the Disability and Sexuality Lab appears in the upper right corner.
May 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Giving a talk in Edmonton on Monday. Of course, Mariah Carey will be part of it. 🌈
April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Sad, sad times.
April 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Automatic email response is ON!
April 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Are you a disabled current or former OnlyFans content creator living in Canada? We want to hear from you!
Join a 1-hr interview study about your experiences. Participants will be compensated.
Contact: alan.martino@ucalgary.ca
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April 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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So excited to see more accessible sexual health resources coming out!

🚨 New sexual health resources for youth with physical disabilities by sieccan.bsky.social

🔗 Find them here: sieccan.org/ady-pdyouth-infosheets
New Sexual Health Resources for youth with physical disabilities - created with youth and other experts. Available in English and French at sieccan.org. A person in a wheelchair waving a rainbow flag and a person with an amputated leg dancing are depicted. 7 Info Sheet Topics: 1. Communicating consent, 2. Dating, 3. Developing positive sexual esteem, 4. Birth control, 5. Protecting yourself from abuse, 6. Cervical cancer, 7. Pregnancy & disability. Four people of different colours, including one person in a wheelchair, are depicted with their arms around each other.
March 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Check out our latest blog post section at the Disability and Sexuality Lab website! From tips on making online dating more accessible to must-listen podcasts and advice on keeping dates inclusive, we've got you covered! 💜✨
👉 www.disabilitysexualitylab.com/blog-1-1
#DisabilityAndSexuality
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March 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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🎙️ New episode of the Disability & Sexuality Lab podcast is live! In Episode 3, Dr. Robert McRuer, Professor at George Washington University, joins us to discuss #CripTheory and its impact. Don't miss this insightful conversation! 🔊 Listen now: dissexlab.podbean.com/e/episode-3-...
March 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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🚨 Myth-busting time! 🚨 It's time to debunk common misconceptions about supporting Autistic individuals when it comes to sexuality. Check out our new guide for caregivers and let's start having the right conversations!
A colorful banner titled "Supporting Autistic Individuals: A Caregiver's Myth-Busting Guide" with an illustration of a family of three smiling and hugging. Below, there's a button that reads "Swipe for the Myths." The website is listed as disabilitysexualitylab.com. A myth-busting guide for caregivers. Myth 2 says: "Autistic children don’t need sex education." The reality explains that autistic youth absolutely need sex education and benefit from more explicit, skills-based, and visually supported education around boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships. The background is yellow with an image of a man pointing to the reality text. A myth-busting guide for caregivers. Myth 5 says: "All Autistic people are heterosexual." The reality clarifies that autism does not dictate someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and autistic individuals can be any sexual orientation or gender identity, just like anyone else. The background is blue with an image of three individuals raising their hands, pointing to the reality text. A myth-busting guide for caregivers. Myth 4 says: "Talking about sexuality will encourage ‘bad behavior’." The reality says that research shows comprehensive, age-appropriate sexual education reduces the risk of unsafe or unhealthy behaviors, helping autistic youth make informed, safer choices, and understand personal boundaries and consent. The background is yellow with an image of a woman with a raised finger pointing to the reality text.
March 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Yay! So proud of this piece written with community partners (Inclusion Lethbridge and Skipping Stone) in Alberta.
March 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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March 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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🎉🎂 Happy 2nd birthday to the Disability and Sexuality Lab! 🥳 We're celebrating two years of groundbreaking research, collaboration, and advocacy. Grateful for all the amazing work we've done together and excited for the future ahead! #DisabilityAndSexuality #InclusiveResearch #Celebration 🎉🎉
The image is a celebratory birthday card with a vibrant pastel gradient background. It features bold text reading "Happy Birthday" at the top, followed by "Disability and Sexuality Lab" in a smaller font beneath it. A large number "2" with a festive style is prominently displayed on the left, symbolizing the lab's two-year anniversary. To the right, there is a colorful birthday cake with purple and orange frosting, decorated with stars and confetti. The text "2 YEARS" is displayed at the bottom in a bold, purple font. The overall theme is cheerful and celebratory, with playful decorations and a joyful vibe.
March 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Had a fun time talking to students today about disability and online dating. Received the perfect gift afterwards.
February 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Finished the slides for my presentation on the intersections of disability studies and cute studies. Super pumped!
February 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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February 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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It breaks my heart to see Gender Studies programs under attack across Canada—when their intersectional lens is so needed. This field saved my life, gave me language for my queerness, and showed that knowledge must fuel action. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/heartbreak...
February 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Join us for an exciting webinar on Feb 20, 2025, at 1 PM! 🚨 "Cripping" Sex Education: Co-Creating Through Inclusive and Creative Approaches. Register here: ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The poster invites participants to join a webinar titled "'Cripping' Sex Education: Co-Creating Through Inclusive and Creative Approaches." The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM. It will feature an interdisciplinary panel from the project "Autistic Voices, Inclusive Choices: Shaping the Future of Sex Education," including Dr. Alan Martino, Michelle Graham, Jordan Parks, and Thomas Tri. The design of the poster includes vibrant yellow and red colors, with headshots of the panelists displayed in circular frames.
February 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Why are we so damn afraid of saying ‘sex’ when talking about disability? In my new post, I dive into the power of honest dialogue—and why skirting the word ‘sexuality’ hurts us all. Let’s bring it into the light! #Disability #Sexuality #Inclusion alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/why-are-we...
February 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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@MariahCarey themed cake with edible paper butterflies and a cool T-shirt. Perfect bday! 🎂
January 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM