About Us

The Canadian Sex Research Forum grew out of conversations that began in 1969 between a small group of individuals at the University of Calgary. The intention of forming the group was to bring professionals working in the area of human sexuality in Canada together to form a multidisciplinary organization. Members would be committed to the advancement of sexual science and find common ground through their shared involvement in sex counseling or therapy, sex education, and/or sex research.


Conversation continued and the first official meeting took place in Calgary in 1972. In these early years, meetings alternated between Banff, Alberta and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.


The emphasis of CSRF meetings has always been to share ideas and information among colleagues. Small meetings sizes encourage collaborative discussions and knowledge exchange between members and provide unique opportunities for members to get to know each other well. CSRF is a supportive network of professionals working in a variety of areas related to human sexuality in Canada.


CSRF continues to meet in various locations across Canada, alternating among western, central, and eastern locations.

Contact Information for CSRF

Executive Director
Canadian Sex Research Forum
Montreal General Hospital
1650 Cedar Avenue B6-124
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A4

 

CSRF Executive Committee 2011 - 2013

 

Dr. Terry Humphreys, Past President
Terry Humphreys is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Trent University, in Peterborough, Ontario. Terry's areas of research include sexual consent negotiations, first sexual experiences, sex and technology, sexual scripts and sexual attitudes and behaviours. Terry teaches courses in sexuality, intimate relationships and social psychology. He has been a member of CSRF since 1994. Terry is also an International Representative for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) and a member of the program committee for the Guelph Sexuality Conference since 1994.

 

 

Dr. Robin Milhausen, President
Robin Milhausen is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario, in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Robin's areas of research include sexual arousal and desire, sexual problems, sexual pleasure, condom use and sexual health, and gender and sexual attitudes and behaviours. She has been a member of CSRF since 1997. Robin is also the Chair of the Program Committee for the Annual Guelph Sexuality Conference. Robin is sexuality educator outside of the university community as well; she serves as a regular guest on the Steven and Chris Show (CBC Television) and is often interviewed for newspaper and magazine articles on sexuality-related topics.

 

 

Dr. Martin Lalumiere, President-Elect
I am Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Lethbridge. I teach courses in criminal behaviour, abnormal psychology, and evolutionary psychology. My current research focuses on sex differences in sexual arousal patterns, and the origins of atypical sexual preferences in men. I was born in Ville-d'Anjou (now part of Montréal) in 1966 and grew up in St-alphonse-Rodriguez, near Joliette. I studied at the Université de Montréal (BSc, MPs) and Queen's University (PhD). Before coming to Lethbridge in 2004, I was Research Psychologist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto for seven years. I held the same position at the Mental Centre Penetanguishene for two years before that.

 

 

Ed Herold, Treasurer
Ed Herold is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph. He is a Fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and founded the Guelph Sexuality Conference. Ed is Canadian co-author of the university textbook "Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity". His favourite topics of research are those which have not been studied by other researchers.

 

Jonathan Huber

Jonathan Huber, Secretary
Jonathan Huber is an Ottawa-based Obstetrician/Gynecologist. He received his MD from Queen's University in 2006 and completed his residency there in 2011. His current clinical interests include issues in sexual medicine such as dyspareunia, disorders of sexual interest and arousal, and vulvar dermatology. Prior to medical school, Jonathan received his Master of Science in Family Relations and Human Development (Human Sexuality) from the University of Guelph under the supervision of Edward S. Herold, Ph.D. He has been a member of CSRF since 1999. Jonathan also sits on the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood Ottawa.

 

Krystelle Shaughnessy, Student Representative
Krystelle Shaughnessy is a Ph. D. Clinical Psychology student at the University of New Brunswick where she works with Dr. Sandra Byers. She currently resides in Waterloo, Ontario where she is a visiting Ph. D. student with Dr. Uzma Rehman and the Relationship Research Lab at the University of Waterloo. Her research interests are in the recreational uses of online sexual activities including cybersex. Specifically, Krystelle has examined attitudes, experiences, and outcome of a wide range of OSAs and her dissertation is focused on the relationship context of cybersex. Krystelle has also collaborated on research on attitudes towards sexuality in older adults. Prior to her doctoral studies, Krystelle completed a Master's in Clinical Psychology at Acadia University where she specialized in knowledge transfer and burnout with Dr. Michael Leiter and the Centre for Organizational Research and Development. She spent her undergraduate year's at the University of Ottawa where she completed an Honour's in psychology with Dr. Elke Reissing. Her research has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada and internal academic scholarships. Krystelle has been actively involved in student politics, mentorship, and social planning throughout her graduate student career including Executive roles on the Acadia Graduate Students' Association and the UNB Graduate Students' Association.

 

Nathan Lachowsky, Student Representative
Nathan Lachowsky is currently studying as a PhD candidate (epidemiology) in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph. He is a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar and was awarded a Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship for direct-entry into a PhD program. His research interests include HIV prevention, sexual health, LGBTT2SIQQ communities, indigenous health, and sexual scripting. For his dissertation, Nathan is investigating factors related to vulnerability and resilience among young and/or ethnic minority gay, bisexual, two-spirit, and other men who have sex with men affected by the HIV epidemic in Canada and New Zealand. Beyond academics, Nathan is an active citizen within both his campus and wider community. He was responsible for founding the University of Guelph’s Human Sexuality Research Group.

 

 

Dr. Pierre Assalian, Executive Director

 

Newsletter Editor 2011 - 2013

 

Heather Armstrong
The CSRF newsletter is released once a year but contributions are taken year-round! If you have an update you would like your fellow CSRF members to know about, please make sure to email them to us. Examples include new articles or books you have authored/edited, conference announcements, changes in your employment or student status, additions to your family, or other wonderful things that have happened to you! Keep CSRF posted!