This study is closed for recruitment. Thank you to all who participated!

In this study, we are asking participants about how satisfied or frustrated they feel about their psychological needs during sexual experiences. We will ask participants about their sense of choice, competence, and connection with their partners during these encounters. We will be examining associations with sexual outcomes, such as desire, satisfaction or dissatisfaction, motivation for sex, sexual function, and overall sexual well-being.

Participation involves: an online survey that will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. The survey will be conducted using Qualtrics XM, an online survey platform. The questions will cover topics such as your sociodemographic information, sexual and psychological well-being, desire, sexual motivation, sexual function, and satisfaction or dissatisfaction with your sexual experiences.

To be eligible, participants must agree and be:  

• 18 years or older
  • Comfortable reading and writing in English   
  • Sexually active (with one or multiple sexual partners) in the last month
  • Residing in Canada 

* Other criteria may apply 

** This study aims to be inclusive of all gender identities, bodies, and orientations. 

If you are interested in participating, enter the survey here to get more information and access to the screening form.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at reach.lab@uottawa.ca with the subject line: GWYN study