Understanding gender
By Maria Glowacka A few years ago I went to a workshop entitled, Towards a Collaborative Approach to Trans Health Care. I thought that I knew all of the appropriate terms and how to respect everyone’s gender identities, but realized during this workshop that there was still more for me to learn. I recently came […]
Fear-Based Reasons For Not Engaging in Sexual Activity During Pregnancy
By Jaimie Beveridge This blog summarizes our recently published paper: Beveridge, J. K., Vannier, S. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2017). Fear-based reasons for not engaging in sexual activity during pregnancy: Associations with sexual and relationship well-being. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. doi: 10.1080/0167482X.2017.1312334. TV shows and movies love to joke about having sex […]
Why You Should Tell Your Romantic Partner about Any Sexual Problems
Dr. Rosen was interviewed by PsyPost about their recent study examining communication surrounding sexual problems. Read the article here.
So you’re applying for your clinical psychology residency…
By Kate Rancourt First things first, take a deep breath. As you’re probably expecting, the process of securing your clinical psychology residency is not a walk in the park. But it’s also not a slog through the swamp of misery. I’d say it’s more like the average day in Canada: moments of sunshine, and moments […]
Sexual Distress and Sexual Problems during Pregnancy
This is a summary of our recently published paper: Vannier, S.A., & Rosen, N. O. (2017). Sexual Distress and Sexual Problems during Pregnancy: Associations with Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Sexual Medicine. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.12.239 By Sarah Vannier This study was part of our research program aimed at identifying ways to improve women’s and couples’ sexual […]
Let’s talk about sex baby…
Image: Shutterstock/Alina Cardiae Photography By: Kat Merwin Do you ever communicate with your partner during sex? Do you let them know when you’re enjoying something? Or when you’re not? Then this article is for you! Do you shudder at the very idea of attempting “dirty talk” during sex? Then this article is still for you! […]
Decreasing Pain Sensations
Dr. Rosen is interviewed by the QEII Times regarding her study on the effects of topical anaesthetic and couples cognitivie behavioural therapy on provoked vestibulodynia. Read the full article here.
Dal research studying low sexual interest
Dr. Rosen is interviewed by the Halifax Examiner on a survey she conducted on couples experiencing low sexual interest. Read the full article here.
Sexual healing
Dr. Rosen speaks to Canadian Living about the incidence and criteria for sexual dysfunction.
New Parents: How empathy for your partner can be beneficial for your relationship post-baby
This is a summary of our recently published paper: Rosen, Mooney, & Muise, (2016). Dyadic Empathy Predicts Sexual and Relationship Well-Being in Couples Transitioning to Parenthood. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2016.1208698 By Kayla Mooney Having a baby is often an exciting time for a couple; however, the transition to parenthood can also bring […]
