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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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!