Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory

Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory Research lab studying sexual and relationship well-being. Based in the department of Psychology & Ne Dr. Natalie O.

Rosen is the director of the Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory (CaSH). Dr. Rosen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. She is also cross-appointed to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the IWK Health Centre. Dr. Rosen's current research interests focus on psychosocial factors affecting women’s sexual health and well-being, with an emphasis on vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain in women) which causes dyspareunia (painful intercourse). She is especially interested in how features of the romantic relationship affect the adjustment of couples dealing with this condition, as well as the effects of genital pain on the sexual and relationship functioning of couples. Another line of research investigates psychosocial predictors of genital pain during and after childbirth. Her research and clinical practice is multidisciplinary in nature and she has ongoing collaborations with psychologists, obstetrician-gynaecologists, anesthesiologists, dermatologists, physical therapists, and nurses. As a registered clinical psychologist, she has also practiced sex and couple therapy for the past 8 years. Dr. Rosen's research has been recognized by awards from the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the Canadian Sex Research Forum (CSRF), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). She recently received operating grants from the CIHR and the IWK Health Centre.

✨New Infographic and Blog Post Alert✨ Check out this infographic by volunteer Maddy Torres. Visit the link in our bio to...
11/10/2025

✨New Infographic and Blog Post Alert✨ Check out this infographic by volunteer Maddy Torres. Visit the link in our bio to read the full blog post!

Join us in congratulating two of our incredible lab members! 🎉Dr. Grace Schwenck has officially received her PhD in Clin...
11/10/2025

Join us in congratulating two of our incredible lab members! 🎉

Dr. Grace Schwenck has officially received her PhD in Clinical Psychology! 🎓

Justin Shimizu was named a Vanier Scholar earlier this year! You can read more about Justin’s research and impact in a new Dal News article—find the link in our bio!

We are so proud of their outstanding accomplishments!

✨New Infographic and Blog Post Alert✨ Check out this infographic by our honours student, Audrey Chu. Visit the link in o...
10/20/2025

✨New Infographic and Blog Post Alert✨ Check out this infographic by our honours student, Audrey Chu. Visit the link in our bio to read the full blog post!

It's conflict resolution day ✨ Swipe to see how important communication is for s*xual well-being 💗 Infographic made by M...
10/16/2025

It's conflict resolution day ✨ Swipe to see how important communication is for s*xual well-being 💗

Infographic made by Maddy Torres

Dr. Natalie Rosen, our lab director and a leading expert in s*xual health and relationships, will be speaking at the Atl...
10/14/2025

Dr. Natalie Rosen, our lab director and a leading expert in s*xual health and relationships, will be speaking at the Atlantic Menopause Show this Friday, October 17!

She will be presenting a talk on s*xual function during the transition to menopause.

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 Here are a few ways you can honour the day.
09/30/2025

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Here are a few ways you can honour the day.

💖💜💙 It’s Bis*xual Awareness Week (Sept 16–23)! 💖💜💙 Let’s spread awareness and bust some myths about being bi!
09/16/2025

💖💜💙 It’s Bis*xual Awareness Week (Sept 16–23)! 💖💜💙

Let’s spread awareness and bust some myths about being bi!

This year for Romance Awareness Month we asked our amazing lab members to reflect on some of their favourite romances fr...
08/30/2025

This year for Romance Awareness Month we asked our amazing lab members to reflect on some of their favourite romances from films, books, tv and more!

Swipe for our recommendations, and maybe you'll find a new romance to fall in love with!

At the Couples & S*xual Health Lab, couples are at the heart of our work. Your stories, experiences, and participation f...
08/18/2025

At the Couples & S*xual Health Lab, couples are at the heart of our work. Your stories, experiences, and participation fuel research that sheds light on the challenges couples face and helps us explore ways to support healthier, stronger relationships.

Today, take a moment to celebrate your partner: share what you appreciate about them, try something new together, or simply enjoy each other’s company. ❤️

Happy National Or**sm Day! 🎆 Swipe to learn three facts about the "Big-O"!!!
07/31/2025

Happy National Or**sm Day! 🎆

Swipe to learn three facts about the "Big-O"!!!

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