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Dr Lori Brotto is one of the world’s leading experts on women's sexual health. She is director of The University of British Columbia's Sexual Health Research Laborator, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and executive director of the Women’s Health Research Institute. Dr Brotto’s research covers sexual difficulties, dysfunctions, discrepancies and distress. In her private practice, Dr Brotto incorporates mindfulness-based interventions and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with traditional sex therapy skills. She is also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical PsychologyThe University of British Columbia2003
Master of Arts (MA), Clinical PsychologyThe University of British Columbia1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), BiospsychologyThe University of British Columbia1997
7 Honors and Awards
Society for Sex Therapy and Research2020
Health Professional Book Award
The University of British Columbia2020
UBC President’s Award Public Education through Media
The University of British Columbia2020
Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award in Clinical Science Research
The University of British Columbia2019
UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Service to the University and Community
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality2018
Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award
The Association of Academic Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (APOG)2017
Excellence in Research Award
Canadian Psychological Association2016
Fellow
2 Books
Book cover of "The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire"
Book cover of "Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire"