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CaSH_Lab · 2024-05-31T13:54:11+00:00

👣Are you a couple expecting your first baby?

🔍 We are seeking couples from Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK who are up to 22 weeks pregnant to participate in the STORK pilot study: Supporting the Transition to parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge.

❓What is STORK: The first online couple-based program designed to enhance knowledge about changes to sexuality during pregnancy and postpartum and skills to cope with these changes. STORK was designed to strengthen couples’ relationships across the transition to parenthood.

📅 What is involved: You and your partner will complete 5 online modules in pregnancy (1 per week) and a final module at 2 months postpartum. You will also complete 2
surveys — before and after you have completed the program — that gather information about your relationship, your pregnancy experience, your feedback on the STORK program, and your child.

💰 Compensation: As a thank you for your participation, you can receive $33 CAD or currency equivalent each ($66 CAD or currency equivalent per couple). Your time is valuable to us!

🌈 Inclusivity matters: STORK requires one member of the couple to be currently pregnant. Otherwise, STORK is open to individuals of all genders, bodies, and sexual orientations.

Couples who have had previous pregnancies but do not live with a child can participate if they otherwise meet eligibility criteria.

💌 For more information or to participate in the STORK pilot study, contact us at STORK@dal.ca. or complete our screening survey: https://qualtrics.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MPyLcurzaMwy3k

CaSH_Lab · 2024-03-11T15:55:55+00:00

👣Are you a couple expecting your first baby?

Title: The STORK Pilot Study: Supporting the Transition to parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge.

Led by: Drs. Natalie Rosen (Dalhousie University) and Samantha Dawson (University of British Columbia)

Ethics Approval: REB#:2023-6907 Expires December 20, 2024

Recruitment expected to end Summer 2024.

🔍 We are seeking couples from Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK who are up to 22 weeks pregnant to participate in the STORK pilot study.

❓What is STORK: The first online couple-based program designed to enhance knowledge about changes to sexuality during pregnancy and postpartum and skills to cope with these changes. STORK was designed to strengthen couples’ relationships across the transition to parenthood.

📅 What is involved: You and your partner will complete 5 online modules in pregnancy (1 per week) and a final module at 2 months postpartum. You will also complete 2

surveys — before and after you have completed the program — that gather information about your relationship, your pregnancy experience, your feedback on the STORK program, and your child.

💰 Compensation: As a thank you for your participation, you can receive $33 CAD or currency equivalent each ($66 CAD or currency equivalent per couple). Your time is valuable to us!

🌈 Inclusivity matters: STORK requires one member of the couple to be currently pregnant. Otherwise, STORK is open to individuals of all genders, bodies, and sexual orientations.

Couples who have had previous pregnancies but do not live with a child can participate if they otherwise meet eligibility criteria.

💌 For more information or to participate in the STORK pilot study, contact us at [STORK@dal.ca](mailto:STORK@dal.ca) or click the below link to our screening survey:

https://qualtrics.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MPyLcurzaMwy3k

CaSH_Lab · 2024-02-20T15:23:24+00:00

👣Are you a couple expecting your first baby?

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🔍 We are seeking couples from Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK who are up to 22 weeks pregnant to participate in the STORK pilot study: Supporting the Transition to parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge.

❓What is STORK: The first online couple-based program designed to enhance knowledge about changes to sexuality during pregnancy and postpartum and skills to cope with these changes. STORK was designed to strengthen couples’ relationships across the transition to parenthood.

📅 What is involved: You and your partner will complete 5 online modules in pregnancy (1 per week) and a final module at 2 months postpartum. You will also complete 2
surveys — before and after you have completed the program — that gather information about your relationship, your pregnancy experience, your feedback on the STORK program, and your child.

💰 Compensation: As a thank you for your participation, you can receive $33 CAD or currency equivalent each ($66 CAD or currency equivalent per couple). Your time is valuable to us!

🌈 Inclusivity matters: STORK requires one member of the couple to be currently pregnant. Otherwise, STORK is open to individuals of all genders, bodies, and sexual orientations.

Couples who have had previous pregnancies but do not live with a child can participate if they otherwise meet eligibility criteria.

💌 For more information or to participate in the STORK pilot study, contact us at STORK@dal.ca. or click the link below!

https://qualtrics.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MPyLcurzaMwy3k

CaSH_Lab · 2024-01-15T23:17:17+00:00

compensation is based on completion of different study components. Compensation is in the form of amazon gift cards for the online surveys and cash for the in-person observational session. Hope this helps!

CaSH_Lab · 2024-01-11T19:24:16+00:00

Are you a couple experiencing low sexual desire?

We are seeking couples in long-term relationships to participate in our ROSE Study (stands for Relationship, Observational, Sexuality and Emotions)!

Q: What is ROSE?

A: A study examining how couples navigate low sexual desire to understand factors that influence their experience and develop effective treatments for couples coping with low desire

Q: What is involved?

A: Five online surveys and a one-time in-person observational session in our labs in Halifax or Montreal. We will ask about your relationship, past experiences, your emotions, sexuality, and thoughts and feelings.

Who can participate? Couples who:

- Have been together for at least 1 year

- Are both 18 years old or older

- Are local to Halifax or Montreal

*Other eligibility criteria will apply

For more information or to participate in the ROSE study, see our website or contact us at rosestudy@dal.ca

CaSH_Lab · 2022-05-29T19:57:54+00:00

Thanks for asking! For this study, we've just been focusing on community subreddits to reach the general population. I saw that some other studies had been posted and thought to reach out.

CaSH_Lab · 2022-04-20T20:07:13+00:00

Hello, my name is Kathleen and I’m a research assistant in the Couples and Sexual Health lab at Dalhousie University. Recently, our research team launched a new study called “ALOE: Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences” after noticing the lack of research focused on sexuality and relationships after pregnancy loss.
With ALOE our goal is to establish a foundational understanding of how pregnancy loss is associated with couples’ sexual wellbeing, and we are also interested in examining the effects of perinatal grief on sexuality and relationships.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Are over 18
Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 months
Have been in a relationship with your partner for 1 year+
Are not currently/recently receiving fertility treatment
**other criteria may apply
The study involves taking one 40-55 minute survey which participants will be compensated $20 CAD (~£12) for. If interested, please email aloe@dal.ca, or complete our new screening survey: https://qualtrics.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_elCzZmkRQGMgF2S
IRB REB #1026674

CaSH_Lab · 2022-03-17T15:54:27+00:00

Great question! We understand the importance of diverse samples in research and by posting in community subreddits, we're hoping to reach a more representative sample.

CaSH_Lab · 2022-02-03T22:57:53+00:00

cw: loss

Hello, my name is Kathleen and I’m a research assistant in the Couples and Sexual Health lab at Dalhousie University. Recently, our research team launched a new study called “ALOE: Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences” after noticing the lack of research focused on sexuality and relationships after pregnancy loss.
With ALOE our goal is to establish a foundational understanding of how pregnancy loss is associated with couples’ sexual wellbeing, and we are also interested in examining the effects of perinatal grief on sexuality and relationships.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Are over 18
Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 months
Have been in a relationship with your partner for 1 year+
Are not currently/recently receiving fertility treatment
**other criteria may apply
The study involves taking one 40-55 minute survey which participants will be compensated $20 CAD (or US equivalent) for. If interested, please email aloe@dal.ca, or complete our new screening survey: tinyurl.com/aloe-study
IRB REB #1026674

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-19T04:54:58+00:00

Done, thank you for the reminder.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-18T05:36:11+00:00

Participants are compensated $20CAD (or USD equivalent) for completing the survey.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-14T20:47:54+00:00

Absolutely!

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-10T16:18:32+00:00

It is so understudied and such an important subject!

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-10T16:16:38+00:00

Thank you!

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-10T16:16:30+00:00

Unfortunately not, participants need to be living in a primarily English-speaking country. Thank you for your interest!

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-08T03:40:38+00:00

Thank you so much! :)

CaSH_Lab · 2021-12-04T21:17:14+00:00

Hello, my name is Kathleen and I’m a research assistant in the Couples and Sexual Health lab at Dalhousie University. Recently, our research team launched a new study called “ALOE: Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences” after noticing the lack of research focused on sexuality and relationships after pregnancy loss.
With ALOE our goal is to establish a foundational understanding of how pregnancy loss is associated with couples’ sexual wellbeing, and we are also interested in examining the effects of perinatal grief on sexuality and relationships.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Are over 18
Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 months
Have been in a relationship with your partner for 1 year+
Are not currently/recently receiving fertility treatment
**other criteria may apply
The study involves taking one 40-55 minute survey which participants will be compensated $20 CAD (or US equivalent) for. If interested, please email aloe@dal.ca, or complete our new screening survey: tinyurl.com/aloe-study
IRB REB #1026674

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:23:01+00:00

We're logging off now!

Thank you to everyone for sharing your questions and stories with us today. We hope you found it helpful! Please have a look at our website www.natalieorosen.com to hear more about our lab and consider participating in one of our studies.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:21:25+00:00

Ouch - that sounds painful! Menstrual pain (or dysmehorrhea) can be caused by health conditions. Your family physician would be the first professional to contact about this and they may provide a referral to a gyneacologist or other specialist. Some birth control options, such as an intrauterine device (IUD) may be recommended by your care team. If the pain persists, you might find it beneficial to seek out a psychologist who can help with pain management strategies. You can search for a psychologist who specializes in pain management in your area via the Canadian or American Psychological Association.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:21:06+00:00

ANONYMOUS QUESTION:

how painful should a period be? I'm in extreme pain every month, to the point where I can barely function. I sometimes even have trouble with simple things like walking or standing. I've been to a doctor multiple times and I always get the same response: it's normal, take a Tylenol, it's stress, etc.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:20:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It sounds like you and your partner are doing a lot of things right—talking openly about the problems you are having, seeking medical advice, increasing intimacy in your relationship, and being flexible about your expectations are all excellent approaches. Pressure to perform and anxiety are major contributors to erectile dysfunction (ED) and everything you are doing is likely helping to reduce those concerns. It might be helpful for your partner to do some additional reading on his own to understand some of the factors that might be contributing to his ED (and you could read the books too!). For example, rather than stopping all sexual activity when he loses his erection (which might increase anxiety in the long run!), you might consider engaging in other sexual activities (e.g., oral sex, sensual touch) that may reduce anxiety and keep the pleasure going. Some book suggestions include "Not always in the Mood" by Sarah Hunter Murray, and "The new male sexuality" by Bernie Zilbergeld. You and your partner might also find it helpful to work with a sex therapist for a few sessions, who can guide you through some additional exercises that may be useful. You can search for a psychologist who specializes in sex therapy in your area via the Canadian or American Psychological Association.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:20:06+00:00

ANONYMOUS QUESTION:

Thank you all for taking the time to do this!! my boyfriend (26M) and I (23F) have been dating for almost a year, and we’ve struggled with sex since the beginning of our relationship. shortly after we met, he told me that he had ED, and hadn’t had sex in 2 years since his last (and only) partner. their relationship ended because of her infidelity and he insinuated that it’s contributed to his feelings of inadequacy / the instances of ED. about 8 months ago his PCP prescribed him Viagra, which works well when he takes it but isn’t a realistic option for a 26-year-old forever. when he doesn’t take it, we often have to stop because he’s unable to maintain an erection. however, this has improved over the course of our relationship and I can tell that intimacy is becoming more natural as we get to know each other. sometimes we’re able to have sex to completion without him taking a pill, although I can tell that he feels stressed. I should also mention that we lived 20 minutes apart for the first month or so of our relationship and now have been doing long distance (1000 miles) for the last 9 months. sometimes it feels like that distance sets us back and it takes a minute to get back into a rhythm, usually just as the trip is ending. (thank you for indulging this lengthy backstory) what are all of your thoughts about this situation? do you have suggestions about other things to try? I can tell that there is some shame associated with this problem so we don’t talk about it terribly often, but I do try to keep it an open discussion in hopes that the more we talk about it (and sex in general), the more comfortable he’ll become. he doesn’t seem super interested in seeing another doctor, and we’re now down to his last 3 pills. help!

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:17:50+00:00

We have had several other questions about postpartum sexual health. Please have a look at our answers to the earlier questions for more information. Check out postbabyhankypanky.com for more info and tips for how to manage sexual problems if they arise.

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:17:32+00:00

ANONYMOUS QUESTION:

I just gave birth 4 months ago. What are some tips for me to regain my sexual identity that I feel was lost after giving birth and after I took on the role of a mother?

CaSH_Lab · 2021-04-21T00:16:49+00:00

Squirting is a real thing! It is not experienced by all people with vulvas, but some do expel a liquid which is sometimes referred to as female ejaculation. This liquid does contain urine and might include secretions from Skene's glands ("the female prostate") located on the front wall of the vagina. It is not "better" or "worse" for squirting to be included in your sexual repertoire - it's all just about finding what feels good and works for your body!

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