Sexual Health and Genito-pelvic pain
Knowledge Empowerment Hub
Resources for women and gender-diverse people dealing with sexual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain along with practical tools and education materials for healthcare providers
To learn more about sexual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain visit shapehub.ca
Resources
Sex, Pain & Endometriosis
Key Information for Patients
Understanding the Role of Central Sensitization in Endometriosis-Related Sexual Pain
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Pelvic Floor Health Index (PFHI) Tool
A Tool for Patients
Sexe, Douleur & Endométriose
Informations essentielles pour les patientes
Comprendre le rôle de la sensibilisation centrale dans la douleur sexuelle liée à l’endométriose
Informations clés pour les professionnel(elle)s de la santé
Indice de Santé du Plancher Pelvien (PFHI)
Un Outil pour les Patients
Vulvodynia Toolkit
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Sexual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain are distressing conditions that affect many women and gender diverse people who often report delays in receiving a diagnosis and effective treatment.
The Sexual Health And genito-Pelvic Pain knowledge Empowerment Hub (SHAPE) is a pan-Canadian knowledge mobilization hub focused on addressing the barriers to evidence-based information and treatment for sexual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain. These conditions significantly impact the lives of numerous individuals, particularly women and gender-diverse persons.
In partnership with SIECCAN and with funding from the Canadian Institute of Health Research, the SHAPE Hub will develop comprehensive resources for women and gender-diverse individuals and healthcare professionals.
1 in 3 individuals assigned female at birth report chronic symptoms of sexual dysfunction (such as low sexual desire, absent sexual arousal, difficulties reaching orgasm, and loss of pleasure).
