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Lori Brotto

Professor
VCH Clinical Title(s)
Director, UBC Sexual Health Laboratory
Research Focus
Vulvar DisordersSexual Problems in Women
Degrees / Designations

PhD, R.Psych.

Contact Info
brottolab.com
lori.brotto@ubc.ca
DrLoriBrotto

Biography

Dr. Lori Brotto completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC), where her research focused primarily on psychophysiological aspects of sexual arousal in women diagnosed with sexual dysfunction. She then complated a psychology residency and postdoctoral fellowship in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine from the University of Washington, School of Medicine.

Dr. Brotto holds a  Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Women’s Sexual Health (2016-2021), and her research program focuses on quality of life, biopsychosocial correlates of health, intimacy, and sexuality, primarily in women. She has led a series of efficacy studies evaluating face to face as well as online interventions to address and improve sexual health in gynaecologic cancer survivors. Her interests also span quality of life and survivorship themes within gynaecologic cancer where she is collaborating with Dr. Marette Lee (gynaecologic oncologist) examining quality of life and experiences among women attending BC’s provincial colposcopy program; and also Dr. Kasmintan Schrader, collaborating on a study of women’s experiences as they undergo genetic testing for gynaecologic cancer in an oncology setting.

Dr. Brotto was recently appointed as Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute, one of only two of its kind in Canada. In this secondment role, Dr. Brotto provides leadership and guides strategic priorities for the institute, which has over 150 members in BC.

Dr. Brotto has 120 peer-reviewed publications and has acquired $11M in funding, including a recent Canada Foundation for Innovation grant for the renovation and expansion of the UBC Women’s Sexual and Vulvo-Vaginal Health Research Facility. Dr. Brotto holds numerous leadership roles within her field of sexual health, and her research has directly informed the development of international guidelines for the assessment and treatment of sexual functioning (e.g., she was a member of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders committee; 3 time member of the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine guidelines committee). Passionate about Knowledge Translation, Dr. Brotto engages readily with the media, and is a health advisor for the Globe and Mail, where she writes a monthly column concerning sexual health and well-being. ​

As a registered psychologist, Dr. Brotto offers psychological therapy in her private clinic in Port Moody, BC.

Research Studies

Men's and Women's Health, Sexual Health

Exploring virtual reality for fear of vaginal penetration

Sexual Health

Factors influencing sexual desire in women

Men's and Women's Health, Sexual Health

Cognitive-Behavioural and Mindfulness-Based Online Programs for Female Sexual Dysfunction

Men's and Women's Health, Sexual Health

COVID Elicited Responses to Sexual Health

Men's and Women's Health, Sexual Health

Online study: Diversity of sexual preferences

Men's and Women's Health, Sexual Health

The IMPPACT study: Intimacy and Mindfulness Post-Prostate Cancer Treatment

Men's and Women's Health, Sexual Health

Psychological Intervention for Women with Intimacy Concerns

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Former patient shares her skills to help researchers tackle women’s cancers

Aug 21, 2019

Giving voice to women’s silent health issues

Jul 20, 2018

Mind over matter: The secret to female sexual desire

Feb 5, 2018

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Feb 2, 2017

Ask the experts: Why should I carve out research time for social media?

Jan 7, 2017

Asexuality: a distinct and valid sexual orientation

Oct 6, 2016

Ask an expert: I’m a working mom doing the best I can, but I still feel like it’s not good enough. Help!

May 1, 2016

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Sep 29, 2015

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Jul 13, 2015
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