Episode 7 - Andrew Gurza on Crip Desires and Representation

In this episode of the Disability and Sexuality Lab Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Andrew Gurza—disability awareness consultant, host of Disability After Dark, and co-founder of Bump’n, a sex toy company designed by and for disabled people.

Andrew shares the personal and political origins of his work: from being told his dreams were just hobbies to boldly creating a new career path centered on sex, disability, and unapologetic visibility. We talk about the double marginalization queer disabled people face in both LGBTQ+ and disability spaces, and why true access isn’t just about ramps—it’s about desire, risk-taking, and messy, real-life sexual experiences.

In his signature candid style, Andrew breaks down the ableism that underpins sex education, activism, and queer nightlife. He reflects on media representation, his work consulting for Queer as Folk, and the importance of giving disabled people—not just “pretty” ones—the same chances to get laid, make mistakes, and be seen as desirable.

With humor, vulnerability, and a call to confront our discomfort, Andrew reminds us that real change starts with asking: Why does disabled pleasure scare us so much?

 

Make sure to check out Andrew's podcast: https://www.andrewgurza.com/podcast

Also, hurry up and get a copy of Andrew's new book: Notes from a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy and Be Hot While Doing It!