Just the tip: How to talk to health care providers about pain during sex.
Rebellious (April 24, 2018) magazine for women spoke to experts, including Dr Rosen on sexual pain. This article provides an inclusive approach to the problem with advice for all genders by referencing “people with penises” (PWP) and “people with vaginas” (PWV). Read the full article here.
What no one tells you about vaginal tearing in childbirth.
Mothers are so focused on the baby, they often ignore their own wellbeing. If you’re experiencing pain or other symptoms after a tear, Dr Rosen advises consulting with your healthcare provider. Read the full article here on Huffington Post Canada, March 17, 2018
Fun videos from Halifax sex researchers help new parents get it on
“We wanted to take our research findings and get them into the hands of the people they were intended to help — parents themselves. Brief videos that could be easily shared on social media seemed to be the ideal way to do this,” Dr. Rosen told HuffPost Canada in an email interview February 13, 2018. […]
Beyond date night and sexy lingerie: Expert offers ‘post baby hanky panky’ advice
In this Canadian Press article published February 11, 2018, Dr Rosen talks about normalizing the sexual concerns of new and expectant parents and opening up the lines of communication between couples and health care providers. Read the full article here.
Let’s talk about sex, post-baby
An article in the Chronicle Herald on February 6, 2018 highlights the information session where the lab launched the #PostBabyHankyPanky intitiative developed from our research with parents transitioning to parenthood. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1543406-let%E2%80%99s-talk-about-sex-post-baby
Let’s talk about (postpartum) sex.
Heather Laura Clarke is a self-described “over-sharing (TMI-prone) blogger” who talked about her involvement in the knowledge sharing initiative, #PostBabyHankyPanky in the The Chronicle Herald, Halifax Citizen, February 2, 2018. Read about her experience here.
Yes, you can still have (good!) sex after having kids.
You are not alone if you think your sex life is suffering after having children. Dr Rosen discusses research done at the Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory and provides advice on how to keep intimacy alive when all you may want is sleep. You can find the Huffington Post Canada article from January 24, 2018 […]
Talking about sexual health and well-being.
The Canada 150 Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Storyboard Initiative featured life changing research being done in Canada. Dr Natalie Rosen was one of the researchers highlighted in October, 2017. Read more here.
What can women do if sex is painful for them?
Rather than keeping it a secret, women who experience pain during sex should talk to their partners. Dr Rosen is interviewed by Healthline in their August 1, 2017 article.
Why you should tell your romantic partner about any sexual problems you are experiencing.
Kathleen E. Merwin, a clinical doctoral candidate in the Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory, along with Dr Rosen, spoke to PsyPost (March 28, 2017) about their research published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. The findings highlight the benefits of talking to your partner if you are experiencing sexual distress. http://www.psypost.org/2017/03/tell-romantic-partner-sexual-problems-experiencing-48547
