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Want Better Sex? Stop Typing—Talk in Person
Want Better Sex? Stop Typing—Talk in Person -
Flirting Was Fun… Until It Wasn’t
Flirting Was Fun… Until It Wasn’t -
Fall in Love Hard, Fast and Often? You Might Be High in Emophilia
Fall in Love Hard, Fast and Often? You Might Be High in Emophilia -
Click ‘Yes’ on a Webcam Relationship
Click ‘Yes’ on a Webcam Relationship -
Vulvodynia: Toward a Holistic Approach to Treating Chronic Vulvar Pain
Vulvodynia: Toward a Holistic Approach to Treating Chronic Vulvar Pain -
Love & Politics
Love & Politics -
Inside the World of Sugar Dating
Inside the World of Sugar Dating -
Thinking About a Threesome?
Thinking About a Threesome? -
Puppy Play: A BDSM Subculture
Puppy Play: A BDSM Subculture -
Why Mutual Masturbation Could Be Good for Your Relationship
Why Mutual Masturbation Could Be Good for Your Relationship -
Sexuality After Cancer in the LGBTQI Community
Sexuality After Cancer in the LGBTQI Community -
Men’s POV on Female Sexual Pain
Men’s POV on Female Sexual Pain -
Rethinking Casual Sex and Commitment
Rethinking Casual Sex and Commitment -
Is Pegging for You?
Is Pegging for You? -
How Kinky Are You? Find Out Here!
How Kinky Are You? Find Out Here! -
Asexual Sexuality: Attraction, Desires & Fantasies
Asexual Sexuality: Attraction, Desires & Fantasies -
Infertility and Anxiety: How Gender and Social Support Shape the Struggle
Infertility and Anxiety: How Gender and Social Support Shape the Struggle -
Are Millennials More Sexually Aggressive?
Are Millennials More Sexually Aggressive? -
Lesbian, Straight, or Bi: Who’s Most Sexually Satisfied?
Lesbian, Straight, or Bi: Who’s Most Sexually Satisfied? -
Love & Relationships with Neurodivergence
Love & Relationships with Neurodivergence -
How Couples Handle Porn in a Relationship
How Couples Handle Porn in a Relationship -
Curious About Consensual Non-Monogamy?
Curious About Consensual Non-Monogamy? -
Why Is Labiaplasty on the Rise?
Why Is Labiaplasty on the Rise? -
Gaslighting in Romantic Relationships
Gaslighting in Romantic Relationships -
What Counts As Sex After 60
What Counts As Sex After 60 -
Too Stressed for Sex
Too Stressed for Sex -
The Role of Sex Toys in Trans and Nonbinary Sexual Wellness
The Role of Sex Toys in Trans and Nonbinary Sexual Wellness -
Millennials, Gen Z, and Sex Work
Millennials, Gen Z, and Sex Work -
Creating ‘Sex Worth Wanting’: How Couples Benefit from Virtual and In-Person Group Therapy
Creating ‘Sex Worth Wanting’: How Couples Benefit from Virtual and In-Person Group Therapy -
I Have a Crush on You
I Have a Crush on You -
Why People Practice BDSM Worldwide
Why People Practice BDSM Worldwide -
Why That Memory Still Gives You All the Feels
Why That Memory Still Gives You All the Feels -
Study Shows Orgasm Gap Persists Across Life Stages
Study Shows Orgasm Gap Persists Across Life Stages -
OCD in the Bedroom
OCD in the Bedroom -
What Women’s Sexual Safety Behaviors Reveal About Their Wellbeing
What Women’s Sexual Safety Behaviors Reveal About Their Wellbeing -
“Does This Turn You On?”
“Does This Turn You On?” -
To Tickle or Be Tickled? That’s the Research Question
To Tickle or Be Tickled? That’s the Research Question -
The Complicated Sex Life of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Complicated Sex Life of Inflammatory Bowel Disease -
Advancing Penile Prosthesis Surgery with 3D-Printing
Advancing Penile Prosthesis Surgery with 3D-Printing -
Is Your Desire on the Decline?
Is Your Desire on the Decline? -
Sex Toy Trends Across 6 European Countries
Sex Toy Trends Across 6 European Countries -
It’s Time for the Sext Talk
It’s Time for the Sext Talk -
Where 27 Types of Love Are Felt in The Body
Where 27 Types of Love Are Felt in The Body -
How Should You Argue?
How Should You Argue? -
The Perks of Visiting Adult Cam Sites
The Perks of Visiting Adult Cam Sites -
What is Sexual Pleasure?
What is Sexual Pleasure? -
Is AI the Key to Better Penis Health?
Is AI the Key to Better Penis Health? -
Furry Friends or Furry Fetish?
Furry Friends or Furry Fetish? -
The Power of Affectionate Touch
The Power of Affectionate Touch -
The Boundaries of Webcam Models
The Boundaries of Webcam Models -
How Do We Experience Love?
How Do We Experience Love? -
The Best Relationship Advice? Take a Vacation!
The Best Relationship Advice? Take a Vacation! -
Unlocking Female Pleasure: New Study Reveals Key Factors for Sexual Satisfaction
Unlocking Female Pleasure: New Study Reveals Key Factors for Sexual Satisfaction -
#DebunkingDesire: Social Media for Sex Education
#DebunkingDesire: Social Media for Sex Education -
The Hidden World of Tickling Fetishes
The Hidden World of Tickling Fetishes -
The Intimate Relationships of Sex Workers
The Intimate Relationships of Sex Workers -
BDSM Partner Preferences: From Serious Lovers to Pick-Up Play
BDSM Partner Preferences: From Serious Lovers to Pick-Up Play -
Can AI Predict Divorce?
Can AI Predict Divorce? -
Singlehood: How Romantic Goals Shape Wellbeing in Young Adults
Singlehood: How Romantic Goals Shape Wellbeing in Young Adults -
More Sex, But Less Drive
More Sex, But Less Drive -
Unlocking Satisfaction: Solo and Partnered Sex Toy Use Across Demographics
Unlocking Satisfaction: Solo and Partnered Sex Toy Use Across Demographics -
Sex Therapy in the Modern Age
Sex Therapy in the Modern Age -
Sextech and Wellbeing: Kiiroo Partners with Scientists for a Promising New Study
Sextech and Wellbeing: Kiiroo Partners with Scientists for a Promising New Study -
What Happens When Teens Use Contraceptives?
What Happens When Teens Use Contraceptives? -
The Orgasm Gap: Exploring Climax Rates Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
The Orgasm Gap: Exploring Climax Rates Across Racial and Ethnic Groups -
Beyond Sex: What You Can Learn from Camming
Beyond Sex: What You Can Learn from Camming -
Research Explores If Spontaneous Sex Is More Satisfying Than Planned Sex
Research Explores If Spontaneous Sex Is More Satisfying Than Planned Sex -
Sex in Japan
Sex in Japan -
Why We Are Attracted to People Like Us
Why We Are Attracted to People Like Us -
Virtual Reality Erotica – A Potential Tool in Therapy
Virtual Reality Erotica – A Potential Tool in Therapy -
A Closer Look at BDSM Practices
A Closer Look at BDSM Practices -
How Parental Involvement Lowers Teens’ Sex Risks
How Parental Involvement Lowers Teens’ Sex Risks -
From Shadows to Spotlight: The Future of Online Sex Work Research
From Shadows to Spotlight: The Future of Online Sex Work Research -
Bound For Healing
Bound For Healing -
Sex Toys: Who Owns Them, How Many, and Which Ones?
Sex Toys: Who Owns Them, How Many, and Which Ones? -
Can Fan Sites Further Sexual Empowerment?
Can Fan Sites Further Sexual Empowerment? -
Sex Toys: Safety First, Pleasure Always
Sex Toys: Safety First, Pleasure Always -
Love Beyond Size: Study Explores Impact of Fatphobia on Mixed-Weight Couples
Love Beyond Size: Study Explores Impact of Fatphobia on Mixed-Weight Couples -
The Many Faces of Single Life
The Many Faces of Single Life -
Sexuality and Contraception During Menopause
Sexuality and Contraception During Menopause -
Strands of Attraction: How Women’s Hair Influences Marital Intimacy
Strands of Attraction: How Women’s Hair Influences Marital Intimacy -
Beyond the Buzz: The Morphology of Sex Toys
Beyond the Buzz: The Morphology of Sex Toys -
How People Discover and Explore BDSM
How People Discover and Explore BDSM -
Debunking Myths about Penis Size
Debunking Myths about Penis Size -
The Morals Shaping Sex Work Laws in America
The Morals Shaping Sex Work Laws in America -
Rethinking Love Languages
Rethinking Love Languages -
Not Just in It for the Money: A Cam Model Study
Not Just in It for the Money: A Cam Model Study -
Loving with Dementia
Loving with Dementia -
The Future of Fem-Tech Startups
The Future of Fem-Tech Startups -
Orgasms and Prostate Surgery
Orgasms and Prostate Surgery -
National Study Spotlights Reproductive Health Barriers for People with Disabilities
National Study Spotlights Reproductive Health Barriers for People with Disabilities -
Why Pleasure Matters for Sexual Health
Why Pleasure Matters for Sexual Health -
AI Could Be Helpful on the Road to Love, says Expert Dr. Helen Fisher
AI Could Be Helpful on the Road to Love, says Expert Dr. Helen Fisher -
Matchmaking Meets Modern Tech: Could Biometric Wearables Transform Dating?
Matchmaking Meets Modern Tech: Could Biometric Wearables Transform Dating? -
Beyond Valentine’s Day
Beyond Valentine’s Day -
Reframing Anal Sex Education for Women
Reframing Anal Sex Education for Women -
New Study Suggests That Pole Dancing Can Boost Mental Wellbeing and Sexual Confidence
New Study Suggests That Pole Dancing Can Boost Mental Wellbeing and Sexual Confidence -
Understanding Sexual Wellbeing Through Human Rights and Social Justice
Understanding Sexual Wellbeing Through Human Rights and Social Justice -
Virtual Reality: The New Frontier of Sex Research and Therapy
Virtual Reality: The New Frontier of Sex Research and Therapy -
Shaping Attitudes Towards Condom Use
Shaping Attitudes Towards Condom Use -
Why Sexual Wellbeing Is Ready to Disrupt Public Health
Why Sexual Wellbeing Is Ready to Disrupt Public Health -
Words Matter in Sex Work Research
Words Matter in Sex Work Research -
Unwrapping the Santa Fantasy
Unwrapping the Santa Fantasy -
Technology: The Future of Intimacy and Disability?
Technology: The Future of Intimacy and Disability? -
Empowering Sex Workers with Disabilities
Empowering Sex Workers with Disabilities -
Where Pleasure Meets Presence
Where Pleasure Meets Presence -
How Exercise Could Replace Viagra as a Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
How Exercise Could Replace Viagra as a Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction -
Busting Myths on Squirting and Female Ejaculation
Busting Myths on Squirting and Female Ejaculation -
What Can ChatGPT Teach Us About Sexual Consent?
What Can ChatGPT Teach Us About Sexual Consent? -
When Will Doctors Prescribe Vibrators?
When Will Doctors Prescribe Vibrators?
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Through in-depth scientific research, knowledge translation, and industry resources, we will advance sex-positive principles, promote human rights, address misconceptions, inform data-driven decision making, and enhance sexual health and intimate wellbeing worldwide.
Models Mixed-Method Study
Using a mixed-methods approach, this study explores the challenges, benefits, and technologies that (will) facilitate the work of cam models. By combining quantitative and qualitative measures, this project provides a rich picture of what drives models, how technology can empower them, the challenges they face, the benefits they derive from their work, and the vision that they hold for the future of camming. This project is essential to understand and improve the work conditions and wellbeing of models as technology continues to evolve.
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Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress. Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress. Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress. Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress.
Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute, Associate Professor in the Department of Sexology at UQAM, and Chief of Psychosocial Medicine at the Advanced Spacelife Research Institute, Dr. Simon Dubé is a distinguished scientist known for his groundbreaking research in erobotics and space sexology.
His leadership fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.
As Scientific Director, Dr. Dubé oversees le Shaw’s research, focusing on sextech, sex work, and sexology, leading a team of world-class researchers.
Delphine is a passionate scholar and researcher dedicated to challenging sexual stigma and discrimination. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University, she takes an interdisciplinary approach—drawing from psychology, gender studies, and law—to examine the evolving relationship between sexuality and technology.
Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, her dissertation explores the intersections of robot technologies and sex work, emphasizing sex worker rights and advocating for a more equitable and just socio-legal landscape. Her broader research spans sexual technologies, experiences of sexual pleasure, and the management of the Canadian sex offender registry, reflecting her commitment to critical issues in sexuality.
As Head of Activism and Community Engagement (ACE) at le Shaw, Delphine works to enhance the well-being of adult industry and sex workers worldwide. She leads advocacy efforts, develops resources, and collaborates with other organizations to address challenges and drive meaningful change. Bridging academia and activism, she is dedicated to fostering a world that respects and protects the rights, dignity, and agency of all sex workers.
Taylor Kohut is a quantitively trained social psychologist and inveterate iconoclast. His award-winning research has primarily focused on pornography use and has involved efforts to understand what pornography is, what pornography use means, the various opinions people hold about pornography, and how the use of pornography
might influence how people think, feel, and behave. His recent work has been focused on two areas, namely the use of pornography within romantic relationships, and connections between pornography use and sexual aggression. Other research interests include psychosocial approaches to health promotion behaviors,
particularly in the areas of sexual risk reduction and prevention behaviors. At times, elements of Taylor’s studies have informed public policy, and his research has been covered by outlets like Time Magazine, Forbes, the CBC, and BBC Focus.
She’s collaborated with sextech startups, sexual pleasure brands, and sex coaches. Athena is passionate about the kink community and promoting great sex lives.
She loves working with brands that want to build a community with their audience. Athena is living her best life in Midwest, USA with her family and five doggies.
Jenna Owsianik, a seasoned journalist and sextech expert, offers over a decade of experience covering sexual wellness, health, and cutting-edge sex technologies. Her qualifications include a Master’s in Journalism from The University of British Columbia and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies and Feminist Research from Western University.
As the founder of Sex for Every Body®, Jenna champions the right to sexual self-expression for diverse bodies through adult sex education. She is the primary author of the influential Future of Sex Report (2016).
Recognized as a thought leader and consultant, Jenna is dedicated to enhancing accessibility in the industry, particularly for people with disabilities and underserved communities.
With over two decades of experience spanning various leadership roles in academia, Emilie is a seasoned administrator known for her transformative strategies and dedication to optimizing institutional processes. Fluent in both English and French, she holds a Master’s degree in Human Systems Intervention and has numerous certifications in philanthropy, business administration, and communication.
Collaborating with the best universities in Canada and Europe, Emilie has led and implemented global strategic initiatives to support research acceleration and dissemination, while serving as a trusted advisor to researchers and senior leadership members.
Passionate about wellness, Emilie has NLP and CBT training and is a certified yoga RYT500 instructor.
Proudly collaborating with Le Shaw, Emilie also owns Champagne Living, a consulting firm specializing in operations efficiency and organizational change management.
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