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Elke D. Reissing is a Full Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Social Sciences. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and graduate supervision in clinical psychology with a focus on human sexuality and sexual health.
Her research interests include:
- Sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
- Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder and lifelong vaginismus
- Pelvic floor function and its relationship to sexuality
- Gender and health across the lifespan
- Menopause and sexual well-being
- Pain, mental health, and neurosciences
The most recent publications reflect a strong focus on validating sexual assessment tools, understanding consent dynamics, exploring trauma in marginalized populations, and examining the psychological and physiological underpinnings of sexual well-being. Her work integrates clinical insight with empirical research, often applying self-determination theory and psychophysiological models.
Scientific contributions include:
- Validation of orgasm assessment scales across menopausal stages
- Exploration of sexual consent perceptions in diverse male populations
- Investigation of non-consensual experiences among incarcerated men
- Analysis of pelvic floor muscle dynamics in sexual pain disorders
- Integration of motivation theory into couple sexual well-being
She is currently supervising several graduate students, including Raymond McKie, Billie Mendel, and Anna Rogic. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses in human sexuality, sex therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical supervision, and internship training. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, and there is no indication of part-time or retired status.
