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UBC S*xual Health Research focuses on clinical and behavioural research in women's s*xual health.

Like our page for the latest in s*x research from our lab and others! Our many research studies focus on diverse topics such as low s*xual desire, the relationship between hormones and female s*xual arousal, the experience of fear as a cancer patient, treatments for female s*xual dysfunction, as*xuality, as well as many other areas under the umbrella of human s*xuality. To learn more about our studies, or about Dr. Lori Brotto, our lab director, please browse through this site. If you would like to contact us, please remember that all conversations are confidential and we welcome inquiries.

02/08/2026

✨ It’s S*xual Health Week! ✨

This week, we’re taking the time to celebrate s*xual health in all its complexity, and to spotlight the incredible research happening in our lab that’s helping move the field forward. From improving access to care, to better understanding pain, pleasure, and lived experiences, our team is working on research that centers evidence, compassion, and real-world impact.

We’re excited to celebrate S*xual Health Week by showcasing the research that fuels our mission and the brilliant minds behind it. Stay tuned as we spotlight what’s happening in the lab all week long 💫

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02/04/2026

Help us close the research gap in female s*xual health, your perspective matters!

The SHAPE Hub is inviting healthcare providers to share their insights on barriers to assessing and managing female s*xual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain.

We want to hear from you: primary care practitioners, obstetricians, gynaecologists, psychiatrists, urologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives, physiotherapists, psychologists.

Please follow the link to participate in our survey and be entered into a lottery, with a 1 in 10 chance of winning $500 CAD. Completion of the survey is not required to be eligible for the lottery.

Survey link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3y26ennBkCYc9ls

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01/28/2026

01/25/2026

We are inviting couples who experience some distress related to different levels of s*xual desire (s*xual desire discrepancy) to participate in an 8-week online s*x therapy and education program.

What is involved?

Couples will take part in a brief Zoom interview, 8 weekly online sessions with a therapist and homework (or self-guided modules), and will complete questionnaires.

Who can participate?
- Couples
- You and your partner have been together for 1 year or more
- You both are 19 years or older
- You and your partner have different levels of s*xual desire, and this difference causes you some distress
- You both are fluent in English
- You both have stable internet and a device capable of running Zoom
- You both are willing to participate in 8 weekly online treatment sessions
- Neither you nor your partner is starting or receiving s*x therapy for s*xual desire discrepancy

Interested?

Email the study coordinator, Dr. Roberta Galizia, at roberta.galizia@ubc.ca

01/18/2026

We are inviting individuals to participate in the LEMON Study: Linking Eye-Tracking and Mindfulness on S*xual Response🚨

Researchers at UBC are investigating how women with and without s*xual desire difficulties view erotic pictures and videos. Women will take part in a brief telephone interview, one laboratory session and will complete questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria
✅identify as a woman
✅are 19 years or older
✅are mostly or exclusively heteros*xual
✅able to read, write, and speak English
✅have normal or corrected-to-normal eye vision
✅are not currently experiencing any s*xual concerns OR are experiencing difficulties with s*xual arousal and/or s*xual desire for the past 6 months

Interested? Contact the research coordinator at smilani@psych.ubc.ca

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01/06/2026

Are you a survivor of breast cancer?

We are inviting breast cancer survivors with s*xual difficulties to help us gather feedback on an online psychological treatment.

Eligibility Criteria
✅ aged 19 years or older
✅ experiencing s*xual concerns that are distressing to you
✅ assigned female at birth
✅someone who has/had breast cancer
✅ fluent in English
✅ visually able to interact with online materials
✅ compute literate with internet access

Interested? Email lvaziri@student.ubc.ca

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12/27/2025

That “after” piece matters.

Pausing for a minute or two to ask gentle questions helps turn mindfulness into something you can actually carry into daily life and relationships.

Questions like:
• What did I notice?
• How was this different from my usual pattern?
• How might this show up in the bedroom?

In a recent episode of the Muslim S*x Podcast, Dr. Safad and Dr. Lori Brotto discuss mindfulness not just as a practice, but as a skill that becomes more useful when we take a moment to reflect afterward.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM6thRXNM14

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12/22/2025

In a recent episode of the Muslim S*x Podcast, Dr. Safad and Dr. Lori Brotto discuss intimacy, presence, and the role of mindfulness in daily life and relationships. During the conversation, they touch on how small, intentional practices can help build awareness and reduce pressure.

Inspired by that discussion, this carousel highlights simple ways to embed mindfulness into everyday moments, from pausing before opening a door to walking and eating with full attention.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM6thRXNM14

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12/19/2025

In The Muslim S*x Podcast, Dr. Safad and Dr. Brotto explore intimacy, presence, and how people reconnect with their bodies and relationships, including a thoughtful discussion around mindfulness and sensate focus.

While they’re often spoken about together, they serve different roles:
✅Mindfulness helps build awareness and presence in everyday life
✅Sensate focus is a structured, step-by-step couple practice that applies that presence within intimacy

The episode highlights how these tools can reduce pressure, support connection, and create space for curiosity rather than performance.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM6thRXNM14

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12/16/2025

2025 Year-In-Review🌟

What a year it has been for advancing women’s s*xual health research! Here are just a few of the highlights:
🌟18 podcast interviews
🌟Randomized trial of eSense published
🌟CTV and Global TV media appearances
🌟Our largest ever annual BC S*xual Health Networking Event
🌟Dr. Brotto featured in The Telegraph, Elle, and Chatelaine
🌟Dr. Lori Brotto recognized as one of BC Business Magazine’s “Women of the Year” as well as the Ellen Laan awardee for knowledge translation
With 17 active studies currently underway, we’re looking ahead to an even more exciting 2025!

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing and dedicated team of volunteers, graduate students, staff and all of you- our incredible supporters. We’re grateful to be part of such an incredible community and can’t wait to share what’s next in 2026.

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