August 5, 2021
We are continuing to recruit for our newest study! We are looking for folks (between the ages of 18-34) who would like to talk about their experiences with sexual communication, consent and desire. *We continue to welcome all genders, sexes, and backgrounds. Please share and email sexstudy@ryerson.ca for more information!
Read moreFebruary 16, 2021
Are you between the ages of 18 and 34? Come participate in a study about sexual communication, consent, and desire! See the flyer above for more details. If you are interested in participating or learning more about the study, please contact the researcher directly at sexstudy@ryerson.ca
Read moreDecember 7, 2020
Maria Gurevich is the incoming Associate Editor for Feminism & Psychology, a leading international journal for critical feminist scholarship. She was the Consulting Editor for F&P, from 2017-2020. We invite you to visit the journal website for their past and recent publications, including the recent issue on Decolonizing Psychology. Browse the forum at: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/fap
Read moreSeptember 14, 2023
Sofia Melendez Ron (MA from Toronto Metropolitan University; MEd from Queen’s University; BScH from Queen’s University) is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Sofia hails from Western Mexico, a land shared by the Wixárika, Coca, and Tecuexe Pueblos Originarios.
Read moreJune 30, 2023
Howdy everyone, June first marked the beginning of Pride Month, born from the commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Read moreNovember 7, 2022
(Samantha Hurley via Burst) What month is it? It is Transgender awareness month. Nov. 1 marks the kick-off to Transgender awareness month and Toronto Metropolitan University will be hosting a variety of events to raise awareness and provide support. Visit Torontometu to register for upcoming events and to learn more about why Transgender awareness matters.
Read moreOctober 29, 2022
(Wallace Chuck via Pexels) Is authentic friendship the basis of all ethical relationships? Author Beauvoir details the story of her late friend Zaza, while recounting the memories, moments and reflections that led her to transcend her own understanding of being through authentic friendship. Visit Psyche to read more about Beauvoir’s ode to Zaza, authentic friendship…
Read moreOctober 25, 2022
Our fabulous, recently graduated, Mira and Jarvis, presented the results of their honour’s theses at the Canadian Sex Research Forum conference: Gitelman, M., Wiradharma, J., & Gurevich, M. (2022). Intimacy in isolation: Online casual sexual relationships, consent and desire during COVID-19. Poster presented at the Canadian Sex Research Forum conference, Waterloo, Ontario, October 13-15, 2022. Wiradharma,…
Read moreApril 7, 2022
Today we celebrate at the SHiFT Lab! We are elated to announce that Sofia Melendez Ron, M.Ed., is the winner of the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada’s Grants for Women Awards in Eastern Canada for 2022🎉 Congratulations Sofia!
Read moreApril 7, 2022
You are invited to join Lewis R. Gordon, Professor of Philosophy and Africana Studies, as they discuss “The Fear of Black Consciousness.” The event will run today, Thursday April 7th, 2022 at 4pm via Zoom! To join, please use the link, meeting ID, and code at the bottom of this poster. We hope to see…
Read moreFebruary 8, 2022
This fantastic webinar centres the shifts in intimacy in the midst of a global pandemic (Covid-19). Guest speakers include: Check out MLC’s “Pandemic Webinar #20!” using the link provided below! https://mlc.ryerson.ca/news/webinars/pandemic-webinar-20-dating-sex-and-covid-19
Read moreFebruary 8, 2022
Let’s Talk About Sex! Do you identify as a racialized woman, aged 18 or above, have engaged in online dating during COVID-19, and speak English proficiently? Come participate in a study on racialized women’s online sexual and dating experiences in the context of COVID-19! We are seeing approximately 30 participants. If you are interested in…
Read moreFebruary 4, 2022
Are you 18 years old or above? Have engaged in casual relationships and online dating during COVID-19? Come participate in a study on digital dating and sexual communication and desire! If you are interested in participating or learning more about the study, please contact the researcher directly at onlineintimacystudy@ryerson.ca
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