Eligibility:  Open to anyone at least 16 years old

 

We are interested in the experiences, opinions, and cognitive abilities of individuals in sex-based research, as well as the costs and benefits of participation.

 

Participating requires answering some questions about yourself (e.g., demographic questions) on the survey platform Qualtrics. You will then be presented with a set of questions regarding your positive and negative emotions, followed by either a set of sexuality and trauma-based experiences and opinions questionnaires, or a set of questionnaires regarding your cognitive abilities and skills.

 

The study will complete with a final set of questions regarding your emotions and feelings regarding the study itself. The entire process will take approximately 20 minutes of time.

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Eligibility: Males (cisgender men) at least 16 years of age who have had at least one (1) female (cisgender women) sexual partner

 

The purpose of this study is to examine sex toy usage among males with female sexual partners. We know that a wide range of values and opinions contribute to men’s reasons for and against sex toy usage, and your participation will help us understand how these values and opinions shape behaviour.

 

Participation requires answering some questions about yourself (e.g., questions such as your age, sexual orientation, and relationship status) on the survey platform Qualtrics.  You will then be asked to answer some questions regarding specific types of sex toys, about how you feel about your sexual ability and your genitals, and about your values associated with masculinity and attitudes toward women. This study will take approximately 20 minutes of your time.  NOTE: You do NOT need to be a sex toy user to participate in this study.

Eligibility:  Open to all individuals at least 18 years old

 

The purpose of this study is to explore the Dark Triad personality traits (i.e., narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism) and their links to sexuality-related factors.    

 

Participation requires answering some questions about yourself (e.g., age, sexual orientation, and relationship status) on the survey platform Qualtrics. You will then be directed to answer questions about whether you have Dark Triad personality traits, about your participation in activities sometimes used to initiate sex - some which are sexually aggressive and coercive (e.g., "have you used a weapon to frighten someone into having sex?"), your sexual openness, self-perceived attractiveness, and mating dynamics. This study will take approximately 30 minutes of your time.​

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Eligibility:  Open to participants at least 16 years of age of any gender or sexual orientation.

 

We are exploring relationships between coaches and athletes in the context of sports and the relationship to mental toughness. While experience with sports isn't necessary to complete this study, participants with no sport experience will be asked to take the perspective of an athlete.

 

Participation requires answering some questions about yourself (e.g., demographic questions such as your age, sexual orientation, and relationship status) on the survey platform Qualtrics. You will then will be asked to answer questions relating to a hypothetical coach/player scenario and some text message exchanges. Questions regarding your opinions and attitudes about coaches and athletes will also be assessed. The entire study should take no more than 15 minutes of time.

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Eligibility: Individuals at least 18 years of age who are current OR former students at a Canadian post-secondary institution (i.e., university/college).

 

The purpose of this study is to investigate the experiences of sexual assault in university students, especially in situations that involve the consumption of alcohol or other substances. We are interested in the types and levels of stress experienced in such incidents and how these connect to various identities that students may possess, including, but not limited to, sexual and racial identities.

 

Participation requires answering some questions about yourself (e.g., your gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, body size [body weight and height], current student status, place of residency, and disability status) on the survey platform Qualtrics. You will then be asked to complete questionnaires assessing sexual assault exposure, alcohol use, drug use, overall physical and mental health, and experiences with minority stress. This study will take approximately 30 minutes of your time.