ONLINE STUDIES

SHAPE Study

Are you a Black woman or Black gender-diverse person who has experienced sexual difficulties?

The Sexual Health Research Laboratory (SHRL) at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada is seeking individuals to participate in a knowledge mobilization project that aims to identify research priority areas from the perspective of Black women and Black gender-diverse people experiencing sexual difficulties.

Participation involves completing a 20-minute online survey, with the option to participate in a follow-up 60-minute interview. Participants will be entered into prize draws for up to $35 in e-gift cards. Interview participants will receive a $50 gift card.

To participate, you must be:

• A Black woman or Black gender-diverse person

• 18 years of age or older

• Living in Canada

• Fluent in English

For more information, please contact Trinda Penniston, the lead researcher, at sex.lab@queensu.ca. All inquiries are completely confidential.

NEW VIRTUAL LIVE STUDIES

The CLOVER Study

We are conducting an online study to investigate the effectiveness of a virtual group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatment program for Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD). We are seeking women with PGAD/GPD to take part (free of cost) in the 8-week group therapy program. Participation will also involve completion of questionnaires before, during, and after the group therapy program. 

 Participant Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older

• Able to speak, read and write fluently in English

• Identify as a woman 

• Currently living in Ontario, Canada

• Experience Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD)

To participate please contact us at shrl@queensu.ca and mention the CLOVER study