Living with Lichen Sclerosus
Have you ever heard of Lichen Sclerosus? One women talks to use about her experience living with this often painful skin condition.
Postpartum Sexuality in Couples
Dr. Rosen was interviewed on 95.7 in Halifax on postpartum sexuality in couples.
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 […]
