Category: Infographics 2015 to 2025

Infographic – Intimacy under pressure: Fertility treatment and sexual wellbeing

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Péloquin, K., Beauvilliers, L., Benoît, Z., Brassard, A. & Rosen, N. O. (2024). Sexual well-being among individuals undergoing fertility treatment. A review of recent literature. Current Sexual Health Reports, 16, 66-106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-024-00384-3 Infographic by Maddy Torres

Navigating the postpartum period: Exploring associations between body image, intimacy and relationship satisfaction in new parent couples

By Alice Bourne   This blog is a summary of our published article: Fitzpatrick, E. T., Rosen, N. O., Kim, J. J., Kolbuszewska, M. T., Schwenck, G. C. g, & Dawson, S. J. (2024). Sexual satisfaction mediates daily associations between body satisfaction and relationship satisfaction in new parent couples. Body Image, 51, 1740-1445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101810 Sex & relationships in the […]

Infographic – Compassion: A labour of love

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Dawson, S. J., Fitzpatrick, E. T., Farm, G. H.-J., & Rosen, N. O. (2023). Self-compassion and compassionate love are positively associated with expectant and new parent couples sexual and relational well-being. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 54, 3393-3404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02658-8 (Infographic by Emily Jarvis)

Infographic – Experiences of 2S/LGBTQIA+ couples with medically assisted reproduction

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Benoit, Z., Rosen, N. O., Renaud, M., Bergeron, S., Brassard, A., & Péloquin, K. (2024). “Doctors Asked if we Are Sisters or Friends”: Experiences of 2S/LGBTQIA+ couples in the context of medically assisted reproduction. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 33. doi:10.3138/cjhs-2024-002 Infographic by […]

Infographic – The postpartum period: Navigating intimacy and body image

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Fitzpatrick, E. T., Rosen, N. O., Kim, J. J., Kolbuszewska, M. T., Schwenck, G. C. *, & Dawson, S. J. (in press). Sexual satisfaction mediates daily associations between body satisfaction and relationship satisfaction in new parent couples. Body Image. Infographic by Alice Bourne

Infographic – Connecting through touch!

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Tavares, I.*, Brandelli, Y.*, Dawson, S. J., Debrot, A., Impett, E. A. & Rosen, N. O. (2024). Connecting through touch: Attitudes toward touch in pregnancy are associated with couples’ sexual and affectionate behaviors across the transition to parenthood. Journal of Social and Personal […]

The power of compassion for new parents: The role of self-compassion and compassionate love in sexual and relational well-being

By Alice Bourne   This blog is a summary of our published article: Dawson, S. J., Fitzpatrick, E. T., Farm, G. H.-J., & Rosen, N. O. (2023). Self-compassion and compassionate love are positively associated with expectant and new parent couples sexual and relational well-being. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52, 3393–3404 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02658-8 The perinatal period […]

Changes to sexual function and distress in the transition to parenthood

By Malia Artibello This blog is a summary of our published article: Tavares, I. M., Rosen, N. O., Heiman, J. R., & Nobre, P. J. (2023). Biopsychosocial predictors of couples’ trajectories of sexual function and sexual distress across the transition to parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52(4), 1493–1511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02480-8 The transition to parenthood (pregnancy to […]

Infographic – What to expect when you’re expecting

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Fitzpatrick, E. T., Rosen, N. O., & Dawson, S. J. (2023). What to expect when you’re expecting: Perinatal sexual education is linked with couples’ sexual well-being in pregnancy and the postpartum. Journal of Sex Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2023.2193570 Infographic by Emily Jarvis

Infographic – Tackling parenthood as a team

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Schwenck, G. C. *, Dawson, S. J., Allsop, D. B.*, & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Daily dyadic coping: Associations with postpartum sexual desire and sexual and relationship satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 39, 3706-27. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075221107393 Infographic by Grace Schwenck

Infographic – Sex and sleep among new parents

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. MacKenzie, N. E., Gordon, A. M., Impett, E. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Indirect associations between infant sleep, parental sleep, and sexual well-being in new parent couples. Journal of Family Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001040 Infographic by Lucy Coady

Not tonight, I’m too tired: Associations between infant sleep, parental sleep, and sexual well-being in new parents

By Lucy Coady This blog is a summary of our published article: MacKenzie, N. E., Gordon, A. M., Impett, E. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Indirect associations between infant sleep, parental sleep, and sexual well-being in new parent couples. Journal of Family Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001040 New parents’ sexual frequency and desire fluctuate throughout the transition […]

Baby, are we meant to be? A longitudinal investigation of couples’ sexual growth and destiny beliefs in the transition to parenthood

By Sophie Marchetti This blog is a summary of our published article: Rossi, M. A., Impett, E. A., Dawson, S. J., Vannier, S., Kim, J., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). A longitudinal investigation of couples’ sexual growth and destiny beliefs in the transition to parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51(3), 1559-1575. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02267-3 In relationships, couples may have different […]

Infographic – Sexual beliefs in new parenthood

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Rossi, M. A.*, Impett, E. A., Dawson, S. J., Vannier, S. A., Kim, J. & Rosen, N. O. (2022). A longitudinal investigation of couples’ sexual growth and destiny beliefs in the transition to parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51, 1559–1575. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02267-3 Infographic by […]

Infographic – Navigating parenthood

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Leonhardt, N. D., Rosen, N. O., Dawson, S. J., Kim, J. J., Johnson, M. D., & Impett, E. A. (2021). Relationship satisfaction and commitment in the transition to parenthood: A couple‐centered approach. Journal of Marriage and Family. Infographic by Malia Artibello

Navigating parenthood together: Exploring relationship satisfaction and commitment in first-time parents

Pregnant person lying their head in a partner's lap on couch.

By Malia Artibello This blog is a summary of our published article: Leonhardt, N. D., Rosen, N. O., Dawson, S. J., Kim, J. J., Johnson, M. D., & Impett, E. A. (2022). Relationship satisfaction and commitment in the transition to parenthood: A couple-centered approach. Journal of Marriage and Family, 84(1), 80–100. https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12785 As a couple transitions into the world of parenthood (prenatal to 12 months […]

How will my sexual well-being be affected by becoming a parent?

By Quinn MacDonald This blog is a summary of our published article: Rosen, N. O., Dawson, S. J., Leonhardt, N. D., Vannier, S. A., & Impett, E. A. (2021). Trajectories of sexual well-being among couples in the transition to parenthood. Journal of Family Psychology, 35(4), 523–533. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000689 Transitioning to parenthood for the first time can […]

Infographic – Link between financial burden of medically assisted reproduction and quality of life on your sex life

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Allsop, D. B. *, Péloquin, K., Saxey, M. T., Rossi, M. A. *, Rosen, N. O. (2023). Perceived financial burden is indirectly linked to sexual well-being via quality of life among couples seeking medically assisted reproduction. Frontiers in Psychology. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1063268 Infographic by […]

Let’s talk about cost, baby! Perceived financial burden, quality of life, sexual well-being in couples seeking medically assisted reproduction

Couple hugging in the kitchen.

By Lucy Coady and David Allsop This blog is a summary of our published article: Allsop, D. B., Péloquin, K., Saxey, M. T., Rossi, M. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2023). Perceived financial burden is indirectly linked to sexual well-being via quality of life among couples seeking medically assisted reproduction. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1063268 Medically […]

Infographic – Sexual expectations in new parents

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Rosen, N. O., Vannier, S. A., Johnson, M. D., McCarthy, L., & Impett, E. A. (2022). Unmet and Exceeded Expectations for Sexual Concerns across the Transition to Parenthood. The Journal of Sex Research, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2126814 Infographic by Brianna MacDonald

Did I meet your expectations? A longitudinal couples’ study on unmet and exceeded sexual expectations during the transition to parenthood.

Parents holding a baby.

By Brianna MacDonald This blog is a summary of our published article: Rosen, N. O., Vannier, S. A., Johnson, M. D., McCarthy, L., & Impett, E. A. (2022). Unmet and exceeded expectations for sexual concerns across the transition to parenthood. The Journal of Sex Research, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2126814 Welcoming a new baby can be an exciting […]

Infographic – Sexual well-being as a new parent

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Rosen, N. O., Dawson, S. J.*, Leonhardt, N., Vannier, S., & Impett, E. A. (2020). Trajectories of couples’ sexual well-being in the transition to parenthood. Journal of Family Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000689 Infographic by Quinn MacDonald

Infographic – Is sex still painful years after childbirth?

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Rossi, M. A.,* Vermeir, E.,* Brooks, M., Pierce, M., Pukall, CF., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Comparing self-reported pain during intercourse and pain during a standardized gynecological exam at 12- and 24-month postpartum. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 19(1), 116-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.11.004 Infographic by Ella […]

Infographic – Sexual and relational wellbeing during the transition to parenthood

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Tavares, I. M., Rosen, N. O., Heiman, J. R., & Nobre, P. J. (2023). Longitudinal associations between relational and sexual well‐being in couples transitioning to parenthood. Family Process. https://doi-org.ezproxy.library.dal.ca/10.1111/famp.12859 Infographic by Malia Artibello

Infographic – Mindfulness and body image in first-time parents

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Tavares, I. M., Nobre, P. J., Heiman, J. R., & Rosen, N. O. (2023). Longitudinal associations between mindfulness and changes to body image in first-time parent couples. Body Image, 44, 187-196. https://doi.org/10.1016 /j.bodyim.2023.01.002 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.01.002 Infographic by Sophie Marchetti

Mind Over Matter: Exploring the relationship between mindfulness and body Image in first-time parents

Two people standing outdoors. One is pregnant and the other has their arms around the pregnant individual.

By Sophia Marchetti & Inês Tavares This blog is a summary of our published article: Tavares, I. M., Rosen, N. O., Heiman, J. R., & Nobre, P. J. (2023). Longitudinal associations between mindfulness and changes to body image in first-time parent couples. Body Image, 44, 187-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.01.002 Both positive body image and mindfulness contribute to better sexual […]

Infographic – How new parents’ sexual desire changes over time

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Allsop, D. B., Impett, E. A., Vannier, S. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Change in 21 sexual concerns of new parents from three to twelve months postpartum: Similarities and differences between mothers and partners. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 19(9), 1366-1377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.06.004 […]

I’m worried, are you? How sexual concerns of new parents change over time

A mixed gender couple cuddles together with a baby in between them on a bed, sharing a white blanket.

By David Allsop This blog is a summary of our published article: Allsop, D. B., Impett, E. A., Vannier, S. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Change in 21 sexual concerns of new parents from three to twelve months postpartum: Similarities and differences between mothers and partners. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.06.004 The transition to parenthood is both […]

Infographic – Sexual intimacy in first-time mothers

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Rosen, N. O., Williams, L., Vannier, S. A. & Mackinnon, S. P. (2020). Sexual intimacy in first-time mothers: Associations with sexual and relationship satisfaction across three waves. Archives of Sexual Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-020- 01667-19 Infographic by Eva Cohen

Dear Diary, how can I keep my relationship and sex-life satisfying post-baby?: Sexual intimacy in first-time mothers

Black and white photo close-up of caregiver holding a newborn

By Eva Cohen This blog is a summary of our lab’s published article: Rosen, N. O., Williams, L., Vannier, S. A., & Mackinnon, S. P. (2020). Sexual Intimacy in First-Time Mothers: Associations with Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction Across Three Waves. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 49(8), 2849-2861. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-020-01667-1 Many mothers experience mental and physical changes after […]

Infographic – Changes to sexual function and distress in the transition to parenthood

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Tavares, I. M., Rosen, N. O., Heiman, J. R., & Nobre, P. J. (2022). Biopsychosocial predictors of couples’ trajectories of sexual function and sexual distress across the transition to parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02480-8 Infographic by Malia Artibello

Infographic – New mom and new sexual concerns?

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Huberman, S. J., Allsop, D. B., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Associations between new mothers’ partner-oriented sexual values and sexual distress in the transition to parenthood. The Journal of Sex Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2089969

Infographic – Not tonight, Baby: Understanding when a partner is not in the mood

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Muise, A., Kim, J. J., Impett, E. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2017). Understanding when a partner is not in the mood: Sexual communal strength in couples transitioning to parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 1993-2006. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-016-0920-2 Infographic by Maria Belen Field Lira […]

Infographic – Feeling down, but not to get down

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Dawson, S. J., Leonhardt, N. D., Impett, E. A., & Rosen, N. O. (2021). Associations between postpartum depressive symptoms and couples’ sexual function and sexual distress trajectories across the transition to parenthood. Annals of Behavioral Medicine.  

Infographic – Depressed and distressed?

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Dawson, S. J., Strickland, N. J., & Rosen, N. O. (2020). Longitudinal associations between depressive symptoms and sexual concerns among first-time parent couples during the transition to parenthood. The Journal of Sex Research. DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2020.1836114

Is sex still painful years after childbirth? Taking a closer look at persistent postpartum pain

By Ella Vermeir This blog is a summary of our published article: Rossi, MA.,* Vermeir, E.,* Brooks, M., Pierce, M., Pukall, CF., & Rosen, NO. (2021). Comparing self-reported pain during intercourse and pain during a standardized gynecological exam at 12- and 24-month postpartum. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 19(1), 116-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.11.004 *Shared first-authorship There are lots of […]

Not tonight, baby: Understanding when a partner is not in the mood

By Maria Belen Field Lira This blog is a summary of our published article: Muise, A., Kim, J. J., Impett, E. A., & Rosen, N. O.  (2017). Understanding when a partner is not in the mood: Sexual communal strength in couples transitioning to parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 1993-2006. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-016-0920-2 After nine months of […]

Infographic – Post baby hanky panky? For some women, it’s painful

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Rosen, N. O., Dawson, S. J., Binik, Y. M., Pierce, M., Brooks, M., Pukall, C., … & George, R. (2022). Trajectories of Dyspareunia From Pregnancy to 24 Months Postpartum. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 139(3), 391-399. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004662  

New mothers’ sexual distress and sexual values in the transition to parenthood

By Heather Oliveira and Jackie Huberman This is a summary of our published article: Huberman, S. J., Allsop, D. B., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Associations between new mothers’ partner-oriented sexual values and sexual distress in the transition to parenthood. The Journal of Sex Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2089969 The exciting changes that occur when becoming a new parent bring both new experiences and […]

Infographic – Let’s talk about stress, baby

Click here for the full document! Enjoy an infographic summarizing our paper. Tutelman, P. R., Dawson, S. J., Schwenck, G. C., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). A longitudinal examination of common dyadic coping and sexual distress in new parent couples during the transition to parenthood. Family process, 61(1), 278-293. Infographic by Grace Schwenck

Is it all downhill from here? Changes to new mothers’ sexual function in the year following childbirth

By Samantha Dawson, PhD This blog is a summary of our published article: Dawson, S. J., Vaillancourt-Morel, M-P., Pierce, M., & Rosen, N. O. (in press). Biopsychosocial predictors of trajectories of postpartum sexual function in first-time mothers. Health Psychology. doi: 10.1037/hea0000861 Sexual function, which includes things like desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction, is a core component […]

Myth Busting: Sex After Baby

By Erin T. Fitzpatrick There are many commonly held beliefs about what sex will (or won’t) look like after the transition to parenthood. In this blog post, we will debunk of a few of these myths! MYTH: Everyone will be ready to have sex 6-weeks after giving birth. FACT: Your doctor may suggest that you […]

Pain and Pregnancy and Sex, Oh My!

by Meghan Rossi This blog is a summary of our published article: Rossi, M. A., Mooney, K. M., Binik, Y. M., & Rosen, N. O. (2019). A Descriptive and Longitudinal Analysis of Pain During Intercourse in Pregnancy. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.09.011 When women experience pain during intercourse, both they and their partners report lower […]