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Research on Pain During Intercourse in Kingston Area

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with one of the researchers involved in some great work being done at Queens University looking at the experience of sexual pain during intercourse.  They are still looking for participants and it sounds like a good opportunity for someone who is dealing with sexual pain to both get treatment for free and also help contribute to the development of a scientific literature on sexual pain.  Here's the flyer, feel free to pass it along if you know anyone in the Kingston area who would qualify for the study.

Do You Have Pain During Sexual Intercourse?

Are You Looking For a Treatment Option For This Pain?

We are looking for women living in the Kingston area to participate in a study on the effectiveness of two non-medical treatment options for painful intercourse

Study Procedures:

gynaecological examination, interview, physical testing and assessment, 8 sessions of treatment (cognitive-behavioural therapy or pelvic floor physical therapy) over 12 weeks, and follow-up sessions

**Treatment provided free of charge**  (compensation also provided)

All information is strictly confidential.

For more information, please contact the Sexual Health Research Lab:   (613) 533-3276

or email:  SHRL@queensu.ca

Investigators:

Caroline Pukall PhD, Linda McLean BScPT, PhD, Susan Chamberlain MD

Corrie Goldfinger, MSc, PhD Student, Stephanie Thibault-Gagnon BScPT, MSc Student