For too long, research about Black women’s sexuality has focused on deficits.
I’m here to change that narrative.
My work centers pleasure, equity, and Black women’s voices not just in theory, but in practice. Research should feel like a tool, not a barrier. Whether you're designing a study, turning an idea into a manuscript, or need help translating your findings into workshops that will have a community impact.
I help you do it with clarity, purpose, and care.
Over the years, I’ve published widely and collaborated with national organizations, but what matters most to me is making research feel real for the people who need it most. That’s where the real impact happens: in conversations, communities, and shared learning.
My Services
Ways We
Can Connect
I work with people who want to do research the right way, ethically, intentionally, and without losing the heart of their story. Whether you're a podcaster, faculty member, or brand exploring sexual and reproductive health research, I’ve got you.
1:1 Research Consulting:
Speaking & Workshops:
Keynotes, panels, and trainings that center Black women’s sexual and reproductive health, research methodologies, and dissemination strategies.
Digital Products:
It is always one of my deepest pleasures to collaborate with and receive knowledge from Dr. Shemeka Thorpe.
She is an innovative and award-winning researcher whose scholastic contributions fuel sex-positivity, wellness, and restoration. Further, she is a dynamic speaker whose words and presence demonstrate warmth, love, and a deep passion for her work.
Award-Winning Research Highlights
Black Pelvic Floor Therapists' Perspectives Study Report
Feeling stuck, scattered, or just not “clicked in” to your brand? This 1:1 session is where we unpack the confusion and rebuild with clarity.
Kathy Charmaz Prize for Best Use of Grounded Theory
Pull up a seat. This service is where your idea gets the spotlight it deserves. From strategy to visuals to marketing flow, The Launch Table helps you prep, position.
This Isn’t Just Research, It’s
Liberation Work
I’m Dr. Shemeka, a sex researcher, Black feminist scholar, and #HotGirlScience practitioner who believes research should serve the people it’s about.
When I entered the sex research world, I didn’t see work that reflected the realities of Black women I knew. Our stories were either missing or mishandled. So I started doing it differently. Research that centers care. Research that centers joy. Research that’s not just about us, but created for us and with us.
I’ve led nationally funded studies, published in top journals, and earned awards along the way, but what matters most is how the work moves. It lives in workshops, on podcasts, in community spaces, and in conversations. The goal isn’t just publication. Its impact extends beyond the page.
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