Chris Donaghue

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Chris Donaghue
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Sex education and therapist

Chris Donaghue is an American sex educator and therapist.

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Personal life

Donaghue identifies as queer. [1]

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References

  1. "America's Favorite Sex Therapist on Ditching Shame, Sex With Men, and Just What is Normal Sex". www.hivplusmag.com. 2015-10-05. Archived from the original on 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-06-04.