Infographic – Partner attraction and sexual wellbeing in couples coping with SIAD
28May

Infographic – Partner attraction and sexual wellbeing in couples coping with SIAD

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Infographic – Impacts of M.A.R on 2S/LGBTQIA+ couples
05May

Infographic – Impacts of M.A.R on 2S/LGBTQIA+ couples

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Infographic – When loss changes intimacy
14Apr

Infographic – When loss changes intimacy

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Infographic – What really matters: Research priorities for people with SIAD
19Dec

Infographic – What really matters: Research priorities for people with SIAD

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Infographic – Conflict strategies and sexual wellbeing
19Dec

Infographic – Conflict strategies and sexual wellbeing

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Infographic – Intimacy under pressure: Fertility treatment and sexual wellbeing
10Nov

Infographic – Intimacy under pressure: Fertility treatment and sexual wellbeing

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Infographic – Attachment, trauma, and emotions
20Oct

Infographic – Attachment, trauma, and emotions

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Infographic – Feeling better together
05Aug

Infographic – Feeling better together

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Infographic – How partners respond to “no” matters, too
24Jul

Infographic – How partners respond to “no” matters, too

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Infographic – Compassion: A labour of love
20Jul

Infographic – Compassion: A labour of love

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Infographic – Under pressure
09Jul

Infographic – Under pressure

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Infographic – Experiences of 2S/LGBTQIA+ couples with medically assisted reproduction
19Jun

Infographic – Experiences of 2S/LGBTQIA+ couples with medically assisted reproduction

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Infographic – Love in the face of loss
01Jun

Infographic – Love in the face of loss

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Infographic – How you respond to “not tonight” matters, too
08Apr

Infographic – How you respond to “not tonight” matters, too

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Infographic – Addressing the sexual difficulties of pregnancy loss for couple
26Mar

Infographic – Addressing the sexual difficulties of pregnancy loss for couple

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Infographic – The postpartum period: Navigating intimacy and body image
10Mar

Infographic – The postpartum period: Navigating intimacy and body image

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Infographic – Connecting through touch!

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Infographic – Does reading your mood get you in the mood?
18Feb

Infographic – Does reading your mood get you in the mood?

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Infographic – Communication patterns during sexual conflict
10Feb

Infographic – Communication patterns during sexual conflict

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Infographic – Intimacy promotes wellbeing on a daily basis and over one year
04Feb

Infographic – Intimacy promotes wellbeing on a daily basis and over one year

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Infographic – Why pleasing others can hurt
09Jan

Infographic – Why pleasing others can hurt

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What does a pregnancy loss mean for sex?
14Aug

What does a pregnancy loss mean for sex?

By David Allsop This blog is a summary of our

Infographic – What to expect when you’re expecting
24Jul

Infographic – What to expect when you’re expecting

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Infographic – Sexual well-being after pregnancy loss
24Jun

Infographic – Sexual well-being after pregnancy loss

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Infographic – Sexual planning beliefs and sexual satisfaction
13May

Infographic – Sexual planning beliefs and sexual satisfaction

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How does using porn alone affect relationship quality?
13May

How does using porn alone affect relationship quality?

By Alice Bourne and Grace Schwenck This blog is a

Infographic – Porn: Good or bad?
10May

Infographic – Porn: Good or bad?

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Sexual well-being after pregnancy loss
29Apr

Sexual well-being after pregnancy loss

By Audrey Chu and Grace Schwenck This blog is a

Infographic – Tackling parenthood as a team
22Apr

Infographic – Tackling parenthood as a team

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Infographic – Sex and sleep among new parents
21Nov

Infographic – Sex and sleep among new parents

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Infographic – Sexual script flexibility and sexual well-being
11Nov

Infographic – Sexual script flexibility and sexual well-being

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Infographic – Sexual beliefs in new parenthood
06Nov

Infographic – Sexual beliefs in new parenthood

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Infographic – Navigating parenthood
23Oct

Infographic – Navigating parenthood

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How will my sexual well-being be affected by becoming a parent?
11Sep

How will my sexual well-being be affected by becoming a parent?

By Quinn MacDonald This blog is a summary of our

Infographic – Sexual expectations in new parents
22Aug

Infographic – Sexual expectations in new parents

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Infographic – Sexual well-being as a new parent
10Aug

Infographic – Sexual well-being as a new parent

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Infographic – Is sex still painful years after childbirth?
08Aug

Infographic – Is sex still painful years after childbirth?

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Infographic – Sexual and relational wellbeing during the transition to parenthood
10May

Infographic – Sexual and relational wellbeing during the transition to parenthood

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Infographic – Mindfulness and body image in first-time parents
10Apr

Infographic – Mindfulness and body image in first-time parents

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Infographic – Exploring differences in sexual talk by couple type
01Apr

Infographic – Exploring differences in sexual talk by couple type

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Let’s talk during sex, baby: Gender/sex differences in sexual communication
13Mar

Let’s talk during sex, baby: Gender/sex differences in sexual communication

By Kathleen Nesbitt-Daly This blog is a summary of our published

Infographic – How new parents’ sexual desire changes over time
12Mar

Infographic – How new parents’ sexual desire changes over time

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I’m worried, are you? How sexual concerns of new parents change over time
07Mar

I’m worried, are you? How sexual concerns of new parents change over time

By David Allsop This blog is a summary of our published

Infographic Summary for the Childbirth Study
15Jan

Infographic Summary for the Childbirth Study

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Infographic – Partner responses to low sexual desire
22Dec

Infographic – Partner responses to low sexual desire

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Does how I respond to my partner’s low desire matter?
19Dec

Does how I respond to my partner’s low desire matter?

By Justin Dubé This blog is a summary of our

Infographic – Model of women’s sexual dysfunction
08Dec

Infographic – Model of women’s sexual dysfunction

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Infographic – Porn use and couples’ sexual well-being
10Nov

Infographic – Porn use and couples’ sexual well-being

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Infographic – When touch leads to ouch!
18Oct

Infographic – When touch leads to ouch!

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Infographic – Sexual intimacy in first-time mothers
03Oct

Infographic – Sexual intimacy in first-time mothers

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Infographic – Viewing the self as a sexual person
27Sep

Infographic – Viewing the self as a sexual person

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Infographic – Regulate and communicate
22Sep

Infographic – Regulate and communicate

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Infographic – Torn about porn?
05Sep

Infographic – Torn about porn?

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Infographic – Changes to sexual function and distress in the transition to parenthood
24Aug

Infographic – Changes to sexual function and distress in the transition to parenthood

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Infographic – New mom and new sexual concerns?
22Aug

Infographic – New mom and new sexual concerns?

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Infographic – Not tonight, Baby: Understanding when a partner is not in the mood
22Aug

Infographic – Not tonight, Baby: Understanding when a partner is not in the mood

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Infographic – Feeling down, but not to get down
19Aug

Infographic – Feeling down, but not to get down

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Infographic – Hearing ‘not tonight’ can be tough
19Aug

Infographic – Hearing ‘not tonight’ can be tough

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Infographic – Don’t hesitate, just regulate!
19Aug

Infographic – Don’t hesitate, just regulate!

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Infographic – Depressed and distressed?
19Aug

Infographic – Depressed and distressed?

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Infographic – Post baby hanky pinky? For some women, it’s painful
25Jul

Infographic – Post baby hanky pinky? For some women, it’s painful

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New mothers’ sexual distress and sexual values in the transition to parenthood
25Jul

New mothers’ sexual distress and sexual values in the transition to parenthood

By Heather Oliveira and Jackie Huberman This is a summary of our published

Infographic – Sexual beliefs in the face of sexual difficulty
24Jul

Infographic – Sexual beliefs in the face of sexual difficulty

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Post baby hanky panky? For some women, it’s painful.
11Jul

Post baby hanky panky? For some women, it’s painful.

By Natalie Rosen This blog is a summary of our

Infographic – What’s being left under the covers?
20May

Infographic – What’s being left under the covers?

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What is technology-facilitated sexual violence?
23Sep

What is technology-facilitated sexual violence?

By Vasileia Karasavva With the surge in online access, technology

Infographic – Let’s talk about stress, baby
14Jun

Infographic – Let’s talk about stress, baby

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Infographic – Tried and true: Exploring the best vulvodynia treatment options
20Apr

Infographic – Tried and true: Exploring the best vulvodynia treatment options

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Tried and True: Exploring the Best Vulvodynia Treatment Options
12Apr

Tried and True: Exploring the Best Vulvodynia Treatment Options

By Brenna Bagnell; This blog is a summary of our

Why do men report more sexual partners than women?
24Aug

Why do men report more sexual partners than women?

By Justin Dubé Given that sex tends to be a

Myth Busting: Sex After Baby
27Jul

Myth Busting: Sex After Baby

By: Erin T. Fitzpatrick There are many commonly held beliefs

Managing Emotions: The Best Strategies for FSIAD Couples
29Jun

Managing Emotions: The Best Strategies for FSIAD Couples

By Justin Dubé This blog is a summary of our

Pain and Pregnancy and Sex, Oh My!
25Feb

Pain and Pregnancy and Sex, Oh My!

by Meghan Rossi This blog is a summary of our

Does sex lead to well-being?
20Jan

Does sex lead to well-being?

By Heather Oliveria Couples skipping in the streets, whistling, and

Living with a Partner in Pain
04Nov

Living with a Partner in Pain

Co-authored by Indre Baltrušaityte and Kat Merwin This post is

Vulvodynia: Research Challenges and Treatment Recommendations
07Oct

Vulvodynia: Research Challenges and Treatment Recommendations

Co-authored by Lida Abdulrahman and Kat Merwin This blog is

How is sexual health attained and maintained?
23Sep

How is sexual health attained and maintained?

By Justin Dubé Though I’d like to think the studies

Returning to Sex: Women’s Experiences with Their Postpartum Sexuality
09Sep

Returning to Sex: Women’s Experiences with Their Postpartum Sexuality

by Heather Oliveira Have you or your partner recently had

Single, but not down to mingle: The psychology behind long-term singlehood
27Aug

Single, but not down to mingle: The psychology behind long-term singlehood

by Meghan Rossi For many, being in a romantic relationship

Am I digisexual?
03Jul

Am I digisexual?

by Sam Dawson At the most recent meeting of the

What is dyadic research, and why is it so important?
05Jun

What is dyadic research, and why is it so important?

By Megan Muise As the name of our lab suggests,

Couple Sex Therapy versus Group Therapy for Women with Genito-pelvic Pain
03Apr

Couple Sex Therapy versus Group Therapy for Women with Genito-pelvic Pain

Co-authored by Elyse Burchill and Kat Merwin This post is

Becoming Four (Or More!): Consensual Non-Monogamy and Parenthood
20Mar

Becoming Four (Or More!): Consensual Non-Monogamy and Parenthood

Photo Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-passion-paradox/201208/what-are-peoples-perceptions-open-relationships By: Meghan Rossi One of the main

Navigating Pain and Intimacy in the Postpartum Period
11Dec

Navigating Pain and Intimacy in the Postpartum Period

By Meghan Rossi Welcoming a new baby into your family

What’s new and exciting in Canadian sexuality science?
27Nov

What’s new and exciting in Canadian sexuality science?

by Samantha Dawson The lab just returned from another fabulous

The Excruciating Health Condition That Only Affects Women
30Jul

The Excruciating Health Condition That Only Affects Women

Women who struggle with vulvodynia often see several doctors without

Your Thoughts Matter: Framing Your Sexual Experience
02Jul

Your Thoughts Matter: Framing Your Sexual Experience

By Meghan Rossi This blog summarizes our recently published paper: Rosen,

The Asexuality Spectrum and Relationship Negotiation
18Jun

The Asexuality Spectrum and Relationship Negotiation

By Paige Robillard Relationship decisions can be tricky to navigate.

Does Self-Compassion Benefit Couples Coping with Vulvodynia?
21May

Does Self-Compassion Benefit Couples Coping with Vulvodynia?

By Hannah Richardson This post is a summary of: Santerre-Baillargeon,

Sexual well being: The why might be more important than the how
25Apr

Sexual well being: The why might be more important than the how

By Cindy Mackie Why you’re having sex might be more

Couples Coping with Genito-Pelvic Pain: Do relationship goals impact experience of pain?
20Nov

Couples Coping with Genito-Pelvic Pain: Do relationship goals impact experience of pain?

By Kat Merwin This blog summarizes our recently published paper:

Pain during vaginal sex: A current issue among young women
06Nov

Pain during vaginal sex: A current issue among young women

By Reina Stewart For many people, sex is an important

Emotion is My Middle Name
18Oct

Emotion is My Middle Name

By Justin Dube When I was a little punk-rock-kid I

The Prevalence of Dyspareunia and Genito-Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
16Oct

The Prevalence of Dyspareunia and Genito-Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

By Meghan Rossi Women experience a number of changes throughout

The Pros and Cons of the Sex Robot Revolution
04Sep

The Pros and Cons of the Sex Robot Revolution

By Justin Dubé If you’ve been paying attention to the

Trans health education in medical school: The current state of things
21Aug

Trans health education in medical school: The current state of things

By Carmen Boudreau A recent study published in LGBT Health explored

We Need to Talk: Disclosure of Sexual Problems
08Aug

We Need to Talk: Disclosure of Sexual Problems

By Kat Merwin This blog summarizes our recently published paper:

Understanding gender
24Apr

Understanding gender

By Maria Glowacka A few years ago I went to

Fear-Based Reasons For Not Engaging in Sexual Activity During Pregnancy

By Jaimie Beveridge This blog summarizes our recently published paper:

So you’re applying for your clinical psychology residency…
20Mar

So you’re applying for your clinical psychology residency…

By Kate Rancourt First things first, take a deep breath.

Sexual Distress and Sexual Problems during Pregnancy
12Mar

Sexual Distress and Sexual Problems during Pregnancy

This is a summary of our recently published paper: Vannier, S.A.,

Let’s talk about sex baby…
03Mar

Let’s talk about sex baby…

Image: Shutterstock/Alina Cardiae Photography By: Kat Merwin Do you ever

New Parents: How empathy for your partner can be beneficial for your relationship post-baby
18Nov

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,

Practice Makes Passable: Practical Advice for GRE Prep.
14Nov

Practice Makes Passable: Practical Advice for GRE Prep.

By Justin Dubé People will tell you there is no

Why I love being a scientist-practitioner…maybe you will too… [A blog post for those considering a PhD in Clinical Psychology]
12Oct

Why I love being a scientist-practitioner…maybe you will too… [A blog post for those considering a PhD in Clinical Psychology]

By Serena Corsini-Munt Image credit: flickr user CollegeDegrees360 So you’re thinking about

Diagnosing Sexual Dysfunction
03Oct

Diagnosing Sexual Dysfunction

By Maria Glowacka Are you wondering if your sexual problem

How does sexuality before pregnancy affect sexuality during and after pregnancy?
20Jun

How does sexuality before pregnancy affect sexuality during and after pregnancy?

  By Jaimie Beveridge Perhaps unsurprisingly, research has found that

Page Turner: Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski

A brief book review by Kate Rancourt The book: Come as

Do You Know When Your Partner is in the Mood for Sex?
24May

Do You Know When Your Partner is in the Mood for Sex?

By Amy Muise  *This post originally appear on Science of

Why You Have Sex Matters for Your Desire and Satisfaction
02May

Why You Have Sex Matters for Your Desire and Satisfaction

By Amy Muise  (Note:This post was originally written for the website

Sexual Contingent Self-Worth
21Mar

Sexual Contingent Self-Worth

Written by: Maria Glowacka People might base their self-esteem on all

Research Spotlight: Differences in Pornography Use and Relationship Wellbeing in Couples
14Mar

Research Spotlight: Differences in Pornography Use and Relationship Wellbeing in Couples

By: Michelle Flynn While many research studies have examined individual

Let’s Talk (To Each Other) About Sex!
14Mar

Let’s Talk (To Each Other) About Sex!

By Megan Wood Effective communication between partners in a romantic

Sexual satisfaction: What is it and why does it matter?
07Mar

Sexual satisfaction: What is it and why does it matter?

By Jaimie Beveridge Women’s ability to desire and enjoy sex

Is More Sex Always Better?

By Amy Muise When it comes to sex, the more

Why we study PVD (provoked vestibulodynia)
08Feb

Why we study PVD (provoked vestibulodynia)

By Maria Glowacka We have exceptional health services in Nova

Viva la Vulva!

  By Kathleen Merwin When it comes to vaginas, there

Looking Beyond the “Barbie Doll” Aesthetic
01Feb

Looking Beyond the “Barbie Doll” Aesthetic

By Kate Rancourt **Just a note: Although we know that

Women and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
25Jan

Women and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

If I don’t want to have sex with my partner,

Living with Lichen Sclerosus
17Jan

Living with Lichen Sclerosus

Have you ever heard of Lichen Sclerosus? One women talks

Research Spotlight: Sexual Functioning during Pregnancy
11Jan

Research Spotlight: Sexual Functioning during Pregnancy

* Our research spotlight series highlights recent and interesting peer-reviewed

Male Circumcision: Are We Making the Cut Too Soon?
04Jan

Male Circumcision: Are We Making the Cut Too Soon?

Written by: Megan Wood Male circumcision and its necessity is

Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me
21Dec

Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me

Why touch is so important in our romantic relationships.

Vulvodynia FAQs: Part 2
14Dec

Vulvodynia FAQs: Part 2

Read Part 2 of our FAQ on vulvo-vaginal pain.

Vulvodynia FAQs: Part 1
08Dec

Vulvodynia FAQs: Part 1

Many women with vulvo-vaginal pain have seen numerous medical professionals,