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United States Marla Renee Stewart, MA, is a Certified Sexologist, author, and educator, providing insights on human sexuality and relationships.
Marla Renee Stewart operates Velvet Lips LLC, a sexuality education company aimed at empowering individuals to embrace, educate, and enjoy their sexuality.
Marla Renee Stewart is a Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference, which aims to bring diverse groups together to learn and share experiences in fostering sexual liberation.
Marla Renee Stewart is a coach on Aura Health, offering 1-1 video coaching sessions on topics like 'Art & Science of Seduction' (from $150) and 'Be the Change You Want to See in Your Love Life' (from $350).
Marla Renee Stewart was featured on Netflix's 'Trigger Warning with Killer Mike' as a sex expert.
Marla Renee Stewart was featured on VH1's 'Love & HipHop Atlanta' as a sex expert.
Marla Renee Stewart filmed as a sex expert for GPB's 'Personal Injury Court'.
Marla Renee Stewart filmed as a sex expert for Oxygen's 'Bad Girls Club: Atlanta'.
Marla Renee Stewart sits on the Board for SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW! and previously served as Board Chair from Sep 2014 to Jul 2022.
Marla Renee Stewart sits on the Board for the Diverse Sexualities and Research Education Institute.
Marla Renee Stewart has served as a Board Member for the American Association of Somatic Sexology since January 2023.
Marla Renee Stewart holds a Master of Arts degree in Sociology with a focus on Gender and Sexuality from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in LGBT Studies and Human Sexuality from San Francisco State University. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in sexology, coaching, and education. She founded Velvet Lips LLC, a sexuality education company, and co-founded Contract Liberation, specializing in research for non-profit organizations. In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Marla serves as a faculty member at Clayton State University, teaching Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies.
Over more than 13 years, Marla has educated over 20,000 individuals and conducted over 500 workshops globally. Her private practice has supported more than 100 clients. A co-founder of the Sex Down South Conference, she is committed to fostering diverse discussions and promoting sexual liberation. Her expertise has also been featured in media, including over 200 articles, appearances in 20 magazines and books, and participation in over 60 podcasts and independent television shows. Notable television appearances include Netflix’s Trigger Warning with Killer Mike, VH1’s Love & HipHop Atlanta, GPB’s Personal Injury Court, and Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club: Atlanta.
Marla Renee Stewart co-authored “The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay” in 2020 with Dr. Jessica O’Reilly. She is also a co-editor and contributor to “An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy,” which was released in 2021. She is an active board member for SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW! and the Diverse Sexualities and Research Education Institute, contributing to advocacy and educational initiatives.
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