UBC Sexual Health Research

UBC Sexual Health Research UBC Sexual 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.

🌟Menopause FAQs: Important things you need to know 🌟Menopause is a natural part of aging, but it’s often misunderstood. ...
10/21/2025

🌟Menopause FAQs: Important things you need to know 🌟

Menopause is a natural part of aging, but it’s often misunderstood. From the difference between perimenopause and menopause to understanding common symptoms and treatment options, we’re breaking down the essentials.

Learn about:
• The 3 stages of menopause
• Physical and emotional symptoms
• Effective ways to manage changes, including how eSense can help improve desire and overall well-being

It’s World Menopause Awareness Day 🌟A reminder to start conversations that too often go unspoken. Menopause is a natural...
10/18/2025

It’s World Menopause Awareness Day 🌟

A reminder to start conversations that too often go unspoken. Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences, yet it remains surrounded by silence and stigma. Today, we’re highlighting the importance of awareness, education, and open dialogue, because understanding menopause is key to supporting women’s health at every stage of life.

Why mindfulness matters‼️It’s more than just slowing down or taking a deep breath. It’s about giving yourself the space ...
10/10/2025

Why mindfulness matters‼️

It’s more than just slowing down or taking a deep breath. It’s about giving yourself the space to notice, to be curious, and to treat yourself with compassion in the middle of everyday life. With practice the benefits build, stress softens, s*xual desire boosts and quality of life improves.

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The eSense-Cancer study is currently recruiting gynecologic cancer survivors to help us test this adaptation. If you are...
10/06/2025

The eSense-Cancer study is currently recruiting gynecologic cancer survivors to help us test this adaptation. If you are a gynecologic cancer survivor, are experiencing s*xual difficulties, and are interested in learning more, please contact our study coordinator, Piper (piper.slonecker@ubc.ca).

Inclusion Criteria:
- aged 19 years or older
- has/had gynecologic cancer (and not currently in active treatment)
- fluent in English
- visually able to interact with online materials
- computer literate with internet access
- able and willing to participate in an 8–16-week online treatment
- in a relationship

Mindfulness Voyage Feature Dr. Lori Brotto reminds us that mindfulness is about being open, staying curious, and treatin...
10/06/2025

Mindfulness Voyage Feature

Dr. Lori Brotto reminds us that mindfulness is about being open, staying curious, and treating ourselves with compassion. This simple yet powerful practice invites us to slow down and reconnect with ourselves in a kinder, more gentle way. Mindfulness creates space for curiosity instead of judgment, and compassion instead of pressure.

Mindfulness Voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzDA0cpkxW4&feature=youtu.be

💭 Myth vs Fact: Sexual Health Edition 💭When it comes to s*xual health, myths are everywhere and they can hold us back. T...
10/03/2025

💭 Myth vs Fact: Sexual Health Edition 💭

When it comes to s*xual health, myths are everywhere and they can hold us back. That’s why it’s so important to set the record straight. Breaking down these myths helps normalize conversations around s*xual health and encourages people to seek out accurate information and support.

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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Sexual health is a vital component of gynecologic cancer treatment and ...
09/29/2025

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Sexual health is a vital component of gynecologic cancer treatment and survivorship. Unfortunately, most gynecologic cancer survivors lack sufficient information about the impact of cancer on s*xual health and treatment opportunities.

This is where eSense-Cancer comes in: we have adapted eSense, which is an effective, online s*xual health intervention, to the unique experiences of gynecologic cancer survivors, and we are currently recruiting gynecologic cancer survivors to help us test this adaptation. If you are a gynecologic cancer survivor, are experiencing s*xual difficulties, and are interested in learning more, please contact our study coordinator, Piper (piper.slonecker@ubc.ca).

Inclusion Criteria:
- aged 19 years or older
- has/had gynecologic cancer (and not currently in active treatment)
- fluent in English
- visually able to interact with online materials
- computer literate with internet access
- able and willing to participate in an 8–16-week online treatment
- in a relationship

Do you have low s*xual desire or s*xual difficulties?We are looking for women with s*xual desire difficulties to help us...
09/28/2025

Do you have low s*xual desire or s*xual difficulties?

We are looking for women with s*xual desire difficulties to help us test an online treatment that incorporates an AI-chatbot.

Eligibility criteria:
✅ 19+ years old
✅ a person who identifies as a woman
✅ fluent in English
✅ computer literate
✅ having problems with low s*xual desire or arousal
✅ able to participate in a 8-12 week online treatment

Interested? Please contact denisewz@student.ubc.ca

Only 7% of national health research funding goes to women’s health research. 💡Global News recently featured Dr. Lori Bro...
09/25/2025

Only 7% of national health research funding goes to women’s health research. 💡

Global News recently featured Dr. Lori Brotto speaking on the urgent need for more research, especially in areas like menopause. This gap has real consequences, millions of women face underdiagnosed and undertreated conditions because the research simply isn’t there.

Global News: https://globalnews.ca/video/11422543/womens-health-menopause-research-needed/

Recruiting now📢We are looking for people with Vaginismus (fear of vaginal insertion or avoidance of tampons or ge***al e...
09/23/2025

Recruiting now📢

We are looking for people with Vaginismus (fear of vaginal insertion or avoidance of tampons or ge***al exams due to fear of pain) to participate in a study involving surveys and Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy.

Inclusion criteria:
✅ 19 years of age or older
✅normal or corrected-to-normal vision
✅sufficient English fluency
✅able to travel to Vancouver area
✅experience painful vaginal insertion and/or have a diagnosis of Vaginismus

Want to participate? Email LSELDEN@STUDENT.UBC.CA

Read more: https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca/studies/vivid/

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The SHAPE Hub is inviting Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people who have experienced s*xual difficulties and/or pain wi...
09/19/2025

The SHAPE Hub is inviting Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people who have experienced s*xual difficulties and/or pain with s*xual activity (now or in the past) to help guide the future of research in this area.

We want to know:
- What topics matter most to you
- Where research should focus moving forward

Eligibility Criteria:
✅Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people
✅Have experienced s*xual difficulty (now or in the past) or pain with s*xual activity (now or in the past)
✅Feel comfortable reading and writing in English
✅Have internet access and access to a mobile phone or computer

Share your perspective in a short 20-minute survey.

Link in bio to participate!

✨ Did you know? A recent study found that women don’t all respond to treatment the same way, their unique circumstances ...
09/16/2025

✨ Did you know?

A recent study found that women don’t all respond to treatment the same way, their unique circumstances can shape outcomes. 💡

Research by Lori Brotto and others shows how mindfulness and s*x education can make a real difference for breast cancer survivors navigating s*xual dysfunction.

Paper:https://med-fom-brotto.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/09/Brotto-et-al-2025-JSR-Mindfulness-and-Sex-Education-for-Sexual-Dysfunction-in-Breast-Cancer-Survivors-Mediators-and-Moderators-of-Treatment-Outcome.pdf

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