Mylène D'Astous, M.A. Sexologue/Sexologist

07/07/2025

04/23/2025

11/25/2024

Sociology MA student Brooke Higginbottom at the University of Victoria in British Columbia is looking for research paticipants for her thesis on s*xual dysfunctions (i.e., erectile dysfunction, or****ic disorder, low libido, etc.) and healthcare. See her contact information below if you're interested in knowing more or participating.

11/13/2023

When s*x is seen as all-or-nothing, nothing usually wins.

11/01/2023

All relationships, even the most successful ones, have conflict. It is unavoidable. Fortunately, our research shows that it’s not the appearance of conflict, but rather how it’s managed that predicts the success or failure of a relationship. We say “manage” conflict rather than “resolve,” because relationship conflict is natural and has functional, positive aspects that provide opportunities for growth and understanding.

The first step in effectively managing conflict is to identify and counteract The Four Horsemen when they arrive in your conflict discussions. Thankfully, for every horseman there is an antidote, and you can learn how and when to use them here: https://bit.ly/3oYhyOK

09/25/2023

Ditching old scripts could lead to greater pleasure.

08/18/2023

07/19/2023

By recognizing that you and your partner are on the same side, working towards shared objectives, you can foster an environment of mutual support and understanding. When challenges arise, you'll approach them as a united front, seeking solutions together rather than engaging in the blame game.

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