Research Spotlight: Sexual Functioning during Pregnancy
* Our research spotlight series highlights recent and interesting peer-reviewed articles Written by: Sarah Vannier Pregnancy can be an exciting time when expectant parents are looking forward to meeting their new child. However, pregnancy can bring about a lot of changes to women’s sex lives. For example, many pregnant women experience a decrease in sexual […]
Male Circumcision: Are We Making the Cut Too Soon?
Written by: Megan Wood Male circumcision and its necessity is a frequent debate in today’s society. However, the topic of circumcision cannot be regarded as new. Circumcision has been a prevalent aspect of history for religious humans; both Judaism and Islam regard circumcision as an important ritual [1]. Research estimates that around 30% of the […]
Research Spotlight: Division of Labour and Sexual Satisfaction in First-Time Parents
New parents who are happy with division of labour in their relationship also report greater sexual satisfaction.
Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me
Why touch is so important in our romantic relationships.
Vulvodynia FAQs: Part 2
Read Part 2 of our FAQ on vulvo-vaginal pain.
Sarah Vannier, PhD
Dr. Sarah Vannier joined the Couples and Sexual Health Lab as a postdoctoral fellow in 2015 and holds SSHRC and IWK postdoctoral fellowships for 2016-2018. Her research tends to focus on sexual and romantic scripts and her dissertation research examined the association between violated romantic expectations (e.g., love at first sight, destiny) and relationship outcomes […]
