Laci Green
A frank and relatable online sex educator who demystified intimacy for a generation before pivoting to a career in mental health counseling.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American YouTuber·Birthday: October 18·Millennials
Biography
Laci Green emerged in the late 2000s as a defining voice in the wild west of YouTube, tackling topics of sexuality and relationships with a clipboard, a sharpie, and disarming candor. Born Valacia Nusheen Cyrus in 1989, she built a massive following with her 'Braless' series and straightforward educational videos, making her a go-to resource for teens navigating a landscape often filled with misinformation. Her influence was recognized by Time magazine in 2016. In a significant career shift, Green stepped back from her public YouTube persona to earn a master's degree, becoming a licensed clinical mental health counselor. This move reflected a deeper commitment to supporting well-being, transitioning from broad public education to personalized, therapeutic care.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Laci was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Laci Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Laci's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named one of Time magazine's 30 Most Influential People on the Internet in 2016.
- Hosted and created 'Braless,' the first dedicated YouTube channel for MTV.
- Built a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers dedicated to sex education and relationship advice.
- Became a licensed clinical mental health counselor, shifting her professional focus from media to direct clinical practice.
Did You Know?
Her birth name is Valacia Nusheen Cyrus.
She is of Persian and Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Her MTV deal for 'Braless' was a 12-week partnership, with the first episode airing in November 2014.
“Let's talk about sex without the awkward music and the corporate-sponsored shame.”
