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Great question! In every study at the Queen’s Sexual Health Research Lab, we ask a few general questions about our participants’ backgrounds, such as age, income, location, etc. in order for us to get a general understanding of who participated in o

And we understand that you might have some concerns about sharing personal information. All of your responses will be kept confidential. As a reminder, all of our questions include a decline response option if you prefer not to answer a question. If

Online research studies conducted by the Sexual Health Research Lab at Queen’s University are compatible with many different devices, including computers, smartphones, and tablets. Please feel free to use the device that you have access to, or that

This will depend on the study, but for the most part, our online studies are open to individuals from any location. The letter of information, which is the first page of the survey, will provide you with information about who is eligible to particip

Perhaps you have noticed that some of our surveys appear similar? You are not mistaken. Sometimes we use similar questionnaires, and we always ask a few demographic questions so that we can give a general description of who participated in our study

All of the surveys we conduct at the Sexual Health Research Lab are de-identified, in other words, there is no identifying information included in the survey (like your name) . On top of this, most surveys we conduct are also anonymous. This means

It’s not uncommon for individuals participating in research to wonder… ‘how will this one study make a difference?’ Or you may be asking yourself, ‘will this help find a cure for the condition that I am experiencing?’ Research is an incremental pro

The letter of information for each study (located on the first page of online studies or provided to you at the start of your first in person visit) provides a general overview of the purposes of each study. If you would like to know more about one

Online surveys come in all sizes. Some are shorter or longer than others. Typically, all of our online surveys are anonymous and therefore you must complete the survey in one sitting. If you are concerned you clicked on a link and cannot complete it

In short, it’s up to you! Participation is always voluntary. You must provide consent prior to participation. This consent must be given freely, and without any coercion/pressure. If you have questions about the study that you would like answered

Perhaps you have started the study--and decided that you no longer wish to participate. No problem! You can change your mind and withdraw your consent at any time . Just let the experimenter know (if you are in an in-lab study), and they will be ha

We are interested in a large range of research topics at the Queen’s University Sexual Health Research Lab, which pertain to human sexuality, sexual health and wellbeing. Some of studies examine conditions of genito/pelvic discomfort (such as Persis

If you have any questions about current or past research studies, are experiencing problems with one of our surveys--or just want to learn more about what we do at the Queen’s University Sexual Health Research Lab, we would love to hear from you! Y

At the SexLab, we strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our research. Our studies often focus on clarifying misconceptions or stereotypes, promoting a better understanding of under served/under researched populations, and evaluating the i

Questionnaires make up an important part of how we collect research information (though not the only method!). We also use other methodology such as quantitative sensory testing , Laser Doppler imaging , and fMRI (click on the links to find out

In accordance with the Queen’s University Research Ethics Boards, most of our items include a decline response option. The survey may require you to provide an answer in order to proceed--and we do this so that participants do not accidentally skip

In our lab, we use the moorLDI2-IR laser Doppler blood flow imager (LDI) to measure blood flow in the genital region. Before imaging, we ask participants to remove their clothing from the waist down in a private area of the room. Then, we ask them

Quantitative Sensory Testing QST involves using different devices to measure participants’ sensitivity to various sensations, like warmth, heat, vibration, touch, and pain. Temperature and vibration: In our lab, we use the Medoc TSA-II to m

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) In our lab, we use fMRI in various studies. For example: What happens in the brain and spinal cord when people with pain conditions experience painful heat on their hand? What happens to the internal c