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Dr. Alan Martino
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · 8d
Working as a sociologist in a school of medicine has shown me the power of collaboration. I bring new perspectives, my colleagues share their expertise, and together we create knowledge that neither of us could produce alone.
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The Beauty of Being a Sociologist in a School of Medicine
The beauty of being a sociologist in a school of medicine is precisely this: the chance to stand at a crossroads, to bring different worlds together.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Aug 20
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.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Aug 19
Publishing disability scholarship beyond disability studies is challenging. It takes extra work to make the case, but it also expands who engages with our ideas and creates opportunities for new collaborations.
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The Challenges of Bringing Disability Scholarship Beyond Disability Studies Journals
It is important to bring our work to places where it is less expected.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jul 31
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.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jul 13
Being a sexualities scholar means people assume two things: 1. I’ve tried every sex act known to humankind. 2. I’m available 24/7 for relationship advice. Only one of those is true. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/from-weird...
From Weird Warts to Freudian Slips: The Unfiltered Life of a Sexualities Scholar
Let's be honest: Being a sexualities scholar is also hilarious.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jul 8
Thinking of editing a book or special issue? It can be incredibly rewarding—but also a ton of (often invisible) work. I wrote a blog post about the joys, the chaos, and what I wish I knew before starting. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/the-joys-a...
The Joys and Challenges of Editing a Book or Special Issue (and Why I Might’ve Waited to Start)
Let me be real: it’s also a lot of work.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jul 4
A short email saying “I loved your piece” can mean more than you think. In academia, small acts of recognition go a long way. Tell people when their work moves you. It might make their day—and yours. The Beauty of Recognizing Each Other’s Work alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/the-beauty...
The Beauty of Recognizing Each Other’s Work
Your words might be exactly what other scholars need to keep going.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 30
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.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 26
Let’s stop measuring sex by performance, firmness, or finish lines. “Cripping” sex can help us move from pressure to pleasure (for everyone). Less Pressure, More Pleasure. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/less-press...
Less Pressure, More Pleasure: “Cripping” the Ways We Think About Sex
I want us to talk about this pressure. The pressure to perform. The pressure to be and remain “hard.” The pressure to “finish.” The pressure to not “ruin the mood.” The pressure to be enough.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 26
“How do you decide where to submit your papers?” I get this question a lot, so I wrote a short blog post about my process. From choosing a journal early on to intentionally stepping outside disability journals to reach new audiences. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/how-i-choo...
How I Choose Journals for My Papers: A Peek Into My Process
This isn’t a formula—it’s just what works for me.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 18
Mariah Carey doesn’t acknowledge time. She’s eternally 12. Famously late. Slow to release albums. And every Nov 1st, she decides it’s Christmas. As a critical disability scholar, I see it: Mariah is a theorist of crip time. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/theorizing...
Theorizing Mariah: Crip Time and the Liberation of Temporal Norms
Mariah Carey is more than a pop icon—she’s a theorist of time.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 15
You don’t need to apply for everything—be strategic. Focus on the awards and funding that align with your goals and are worth your time. But don’t let fear be the reason you don’t apply. Prioritize, yes—but show up for the ones that matter. alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/heard-abou...
Heard About an Award or Funding Opportunity? Apply for It.
Because too many students think they’re not ready or not good enough.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 8
Post-Tenure Life, Entry 4 - Taking More Intellectual Risks: The Projects I’m Working on Now
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Post-Tenure Life, Entry 4 - Taking More Intellectual Risks: The Projects I’m Working on Now
One special gift of tenure? The freedom to explore new topics.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Jun 5
Post-Tenure Life, Entry 3 - Letting Go of the Tenure Grind Mentality
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Post-Tenure Life, Entry 3 - Letting Go of the Tenure Grind Mentality
Post-tenure? I choose joy.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · May 12
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...
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Sex & Sexualities Journal @sexandsexualities.bsky.social · May 8
Then, Alan Santinele Martino, Thomas Tri, Rachell Trung, and Oscar E. Hughes explore how to center #disabled people as experts in their own sexual lives and desire in #research and conversations about #sexuality. @alansmartino.bsky.social
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · May 2
🎙️ 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.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Apr 30
Giving a talk in Edmonton on Monday. Of course, Mariah Carey will be part of it. 🌈
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Apr 25
Sad, sad times.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Apr 13
I asked Chat GPT about its impression of me and this is what I got: "So, in short: you’re a queer, crip academic force of nature—with heart, humor, and a deep sense of purpose."
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Apr 10
Automatic email response is ON!
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Apr 8
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: [email protected]
A recruitment poster from the University of Calgary seeking participants for a research study. The headline reads: "We are looking for former or current disabled OnlyFans content creators to discuss their experiences on the platform." The study involves a brief demographic survey and a 1-hour interview. Eligibility requirements include: being a current or former OnlyFans content creator, identifying as disabled or as a person with a disability, being 18 or older, having working camera and audio, being an English speaker, and residing in Canada. Participants will be compensated. Interested individuals are asked to contact Alan Martino at 403-220-6585 or alan.martino@ucalgary.ca. The poster includes the University of Calgary logo and notes that the study has been approved by the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB24-0842). The text is in black and purple on a white background.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Mar 30
I have seriously, finally, decided to prioritize my health and wellbeing. Social world, please expect to hear more no's from me from now on. The rhythm I was moving in before is just not sustainable. My mind and body are telling me (desperately) to slow down and I must listen to them.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Mar 12
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.
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Dr. Alan Martino @alansmartino.bsky.social · Mar 10
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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