Sexual Health and Genito-pelvic pain
Knowledge Empowerment Hub
To learn more about sexual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain visit shapehub.ca
Pelvic Floor Health Index (PFHI) Tool
A Tool for Patients
Understanding the Role of Central Sensitization in Endometriosis-Related Sexual Pain
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Sex, Pain, & Endometriosis
Key Information for Patients
How to Assess for Sexual Difficulties
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Difficulties
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Can Mindfulness Help with Sexual Difficulties?
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Can Sensate Focus Help with Sexual Difficulties?
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
When to Refer Your Patient with Sexual Difficulties to a Sexual Health Specialist
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Provoked Vestibulodynia (PVD)
Key Information for Patients
Vulvar Pain
Key Information for Patients
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Key Information for Patients
The Vulvar Pain Assessment Questionnaire (VPAQ)
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Painful Sex During and After Pregnancy
Key Information for Patients
Pharmacological Treatments: Managing Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD)
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction
Key Information for Patients
Can Psychoeducation Help with Sexual Difficulties?
Key Information for Healthcare Providers
Resources
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.
In partnership with SIECCAN and with funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the SHAPE Hub is developing 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).
