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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...
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...
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...
Sexual Pleasure: What to Expect When You Are Expecting
Dr Rosen was interviewed for this article by Dr. Allison Carter citing research we have been doing with couples on the transition to parenthood. The article was originally published on "Find Your Pleasure" in July 2018
How to Not F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad – A Modern Guide to Fatherhood
Dr. Rosen was recently interviewed about parenthood and sexuality for an Audible Original podcast titled How to Not F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad - A Modern Guide to Fatherhood. If you are an Audible member (or would like to sign up for a free 30 day trial) visit the...
The Agony of Intimacy
A journalist who was also a participant in one of our studies has published an essay on her experience with PVD (Provoked Vestibulodynia) and her participation in our research. It is quite a moving piece and we thank her for her willingness to share. Through her...
Decreasing pain sensations: Cognitive behavioural couples therapy proving effective treatment for sexual health condition – QEII Times
Jon Tattrie features our ongoing study about treatments for PVD in the QEII Times. Read more here.