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

Ellfie Chen
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A New Doctoral Student Joins the Team

11 June 2026
Olivia Fêmi Codjia
Congratulations to Olivia Femi Codjia on Receiving Three ScholarshipsAwardsBlog

Congratulations to Olivia Femi Codjia on Receiving Three Scholarships

4 June 2026
Jasmine Manan
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Congratulations to Jasmine Manan on Receiving Two Scholarships

29 May 2026
Nevena Popova
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Congratulations to Nevena Popova on Receiving a SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship

20 May 2026
Sophie Bergeron
Excellent News for the Laboratory: Dr. Sophie Bergeron’s Canada Research Chair Renewed (2026–2033)AwardsBlog

Excellent News for the Laboratory: Dr. Sophie Bergeron’s Canada Research Chair Renewed (2026–2033)

15 May 2026

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