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Sophie Bergeron, Ph.D

Promoting the sexual health and well-being of individuals and couples

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What is the Sexual Health Laboratory, directed by Sophie Bergeron, Ph.D.?

Les membres de l'équipe du Laboratoire de la santé sexuelle

Dr. Bergeron is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Intimate Relationships and Sexual Well-Being. Research in her laboratory focuses on the psychosocial and interpersonal aspects of individuals’ and couples’ sexual health and wellbeing. An important part of our work focuses on the etiology and treatment of sexual difficulties in couples. Other research examines how relational intimacy and childhood interpersonal trauma may act as protective and risk factors for couples’ sexuality. Finally, a third area of research concerns the sexual health trajectories of adolescents and young adults.

Les membres de l'équipe du Laboratoire de la santé sexuelle

Dr. Bergeron is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Intimate Relationships and Sexual Well-Being. Research in her laboratory focuses on the psychosocial and interpersonal aspects of individuals’ and couples’ sexual health and wellbeing. An important part of our work focuses on the etiology and treatment of sexual difficulties in couples. Other research examines how relational intimacy and childhood interpersonal trauma may act as protective and risk factors for couples’ sexuality. Finally, a third area of research concerns the sexual health trajectories of adolescents and young adults.

Ongoing research

Our current work aims to improve the well-being of couples coping with sexual dysfunction as well as the sexuality and relationships of adolescents transitioning to adulthood.

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Latest news

Sophie Bergeron Ph.D.
Intimacy and sexual well-being in couples experiencing low desireBlogMedia

Intimacy and sexual well-being in couples experiencing low desire

30 January 2026
Jessica Herrera-Roberge
System resilience: Sexual health among young adultsBlogMedia

System resilience: Sexual health among young adults

23 January 2026
Sophie Bergeron lors de sa présentation en Belgique
Dr. Sophie Bergeron shares her expertise in Belgium and FranceBlogNews

Dr. Sophie Bergeron shares her expertise in Belgium and France

9 December 2025
Marie-Michèle Paquette et Sophie Bergeron
PRESAJ results presented at the Canadian Sex Research ForumBlogNews

PRESAJ results presented at the Canadian Sex Research Forum

28 October 2025
Arianne Roy
CRIPCAS Scholarship: Congratulations to Arianne RoyAwardsBlog

CRIPCAS Scholarship: Congratulations to Arianne Roy

1 October 2025

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