Participate in Sexual Health studies at VCHRI.
The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers faced by health care providers in assessing and managing female sexual dysfunction (e.g. desire, arousal, orgasm difficulties) and genito-pelvic pain.
Participants will complete an online survey and follow-up focus groups sessions will be held via Zoom. Take the survey here.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) in conjunction with conventional rehabilitation in helping with the recovery of bladder function in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study team will assess immediate TSCS efficacy when the stimulation is turned on, as well as the persisting effects of TSCS (e.g. any changes in function) that remain after the stimulation is turned off and after several weeks of regular stimulation.
The purpose of this study is to compare brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity in women/people diagnosed with endometriosis to similar healthy controls. BAT activity is measured twice in a random order during the early part of the menstrual cycle (follicular phase) and following egg release/ovulation (luteal phase). The study team will investigate whether BAT activity in women with endometriosis differs from healthy control women who are of similar age and body mass index.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, tolerability, and acceptability of doxycycline prophylaxis in preventing incident bacterial sexually transmitted infection cases (such as syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia).
The purpose of this study is to explore virtual reality (VR) exposure for the treatment of vaginismus, also known as fear of painful vaginal penetration. Vaginismus is common and affected individuals experience difficulties with vaginal intercourse and gynaecological exams. Available treatments are not very effective. Cognitive behavioural therapy with an exposure element (insertion of vaginal dilators in the presence of a clinician) is highly effective, but unavailable in Canada.
The purpose of the study is to find out how women with and without sexual difficulties respond to videos and pictures (some of which contain erotic material). It also aims to understand the neurocognitive correlates of sexual arousal and desire, including attention to sexual cues, physiological and subject sexual responses.
We would like to explore different aspects of sexual identity among individuals who self-identify as asexual, bisexual, gay or heterosexual.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate two online psychological programs that address sexual concerns in women. Both programs have been found to be effective for sexual concerns when administered in face-to-face programs. However, many women lack access to these face-to-face interventions, which leaves them unable to access the care they need. These treatments have been adapted to online delivery in a program called eSense, and the eventual goal is to make these helpful treatments more accessible.
The purpose of this study is to understand the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on social, psychological and behavioural aspects of sexual health.
Prostate cancer treatments are known to impact sexual lives of men and their partners. Although treatments do exist to help rehabilitate sexual functioning, approximately 50% of people stop using these treatments after 6 months. Researchers at UBC and the Prostate Cancer Centre are developing a new treatment using mindfulness-based therapy to help couples cope with the changes that prostate cancer bring to their lives.
We are conducting a study in order to prospectively track the sexual outcomes of men after their prostate cancer treatment.
Researchers at VGH and UBC are investigating the efficacy of two types of group therapy for women with sexual desire and/or arousal difficulties, both of which involve 8 sessions of discussion and education about sexuality: Mindfulness-Based Therapy ("MIND") and Sex Therapy, Education, and Support ("STEP"). You will be randomly assigned to particpate in one type of therapy, and complete assessments before and after treatment.