Lauren Towler

Dr Lauren Towler is a Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Southampton and serves as the Research Lead for Sexual Health within Solent NHS Trust. Her work bridges qualitative research methods with critical public health domains, focusing on sexual health, sexuality, and health/social inequalities.

• Education: BSc (University of Kent), MSc, PhD
• Affiliations: University of Southampton, Solent NHS Trust, UK Health Security Agency

Her research spans:

• Women's sexual health and pleasure
• Sexual behavior and relationships in aging populations
• Behavioral pandemic responses (e.g., Germ Defence intervention)
• Qualitative methodology innovation

Recent publications highlight her expertise in sexual health interventions, mpox behavioral barriers, and machine learning applications for pandemic data analysis.

Current projects involve developing new sexual health research initiatives at the University of Southampton, integrating health psychology principles with community-based interventions.