Sexuality, Health and Gender (SHAG) Center
Exploring sexuality through research, education, and training
Welcome to the SHAG Center!
Sexuality is central to human development across the life course, encompassing sexual identity and expression, gender identities and roles, sexual diversities, intimacy, reproduction and safety. Despite its importance to all individuals’ lives, significant gaps remain in research, education, and training.
The SHAG Center was established by faculty in the Sexual Health and Education Specialization at the Brown School of Social Work to address these critical gaps.
Click here to learn more about the SHAG Center’s strategic priorities, mission, and vision.
Members of the SHAG Center team with 2025 Masters & Johnson Lecturers Rep. Zooey Zephyr & Journalist Erin Reed 
2025 Masters & Johnson speakers/guests. Left to right: Galupo, Wendland, Zephyr, Reed, Traube 
SHAG faculty, staff, and students at the Tower Grove Pride Celebration, September 2024 
SHAG faculty, staff, and students celebrating the end of summer, August 2024 
Masters & Johnson Lecture – November 2023 (pictured: Emily Nagoski, speaker & Dorian Traube, Brown School Dean) 
SHAG Team at Masters & Johnson Lecture – November 2023 
SHAG Faculty at the Audre Lorde Distinguished Professor installation, November 2023 
Dr. Matifazda Hlatshwayo Davis delivers talk as part of 2022 Masters & Johnson Lecture Series 
SHAG Faculty: Dalychia Saah, Elizabeth Fuchs, Jules Wood, Joshua Rusow