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Léa Séguin
she/her
Researcher, Consultant, Writer, Content Creator, Translator, and Workshop Instructor
With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in family relations and human development, and a PhD in sexology, Léa has worked with the Club since its inception. In addition to being involved in research design, ethics board applications, data collection and analysis, the writing of educational articles and content, as well as in the translation of our texts (from French kiss to English muffin), she also delivers compassionate communication workshops. With such a busy schedule, we understand why she says she never reads a book twice!
Fun facts about them
- Self-proclaimed nerd and statistics lover
- Cherishes moments of solitude (probably enjoys our Club Solo app)
Achievements
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“Nonmonogamous People All Have STBBIs” and Three Other Myths About Nonmonogamy
Are nonmonogamous relationships really conducive to unhappiness, jealousy, and STBBIs? Léa Séguin teases apart common beliefs about nonmonogamy.
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More Partners, More STBBIs?
One’s number of sexual partners is merely a risk factor, and we must consider contexts and behaviours to better understand why that is.
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The Tortoise and the Hare of Sexual Desire: Taking Your Time on First Dates
Is it okay to want to wait before being physically intimate with someone? Is it normal for sexual desire to take time to develop?
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Sexual Attraction Versus Romantic Feelings: A Reflection on the Concept of Sexual Orientation
Are sexual and romantic orientation one and the same? Not really. In this article, sex researcher Léa Séguin teases them apart.
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Human Fountain: Squirting, Demystified
DESPITE THE SPLASH THAT SQUIRTING HAS GENERATED IN POPULAR MEDIA AND PORNOGRAPHY, IT’S A PHENOMENON THAT REMAINS RELATIVELY POORLY UNDERSTOOD. WHAT IS SQUIRTING, EXACTLY? HOW DOES IT HAPPEN? DOES IT FEEL GOOD? WE DEMYSTIFY IT ALL IN THIS ARTICLE.
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Consent Is Not A Whim
A partner’s consent is important not to avoid getting into trouble but because we deeply want our partner to feel good and have fun in our company.
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Is Pornography Consumption Actually Dangerous?
There are many negative beliefs circulating about porn. Two of these beliefs are that porn destroys romantic relationships and incites violence against women. Are these beliefs well founded?
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Can You Get Addicted to Porn?
There are many articles, both in the press and in scientific journals, that warn people about the supposed dangers and harms of pornography. Are they right?
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The Importance of Size and 4 Other Myths About the Penis and Testicles
Is bigger really better? Are circumcised penises more hygienic? Is “blue balls” a thing? Is a crooked penis normal? Can you break your penis?!
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I’m Not Like Other Girls: Internalized Misogyny
At the age of twelve, my friend Puberty showed up in my life. Uninvited, like a parasite. Little by little, I became aware of the…
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Getting Loose After “Too Much” Sex, and Five Other Myths About the Vulva and Vagina
Let’s face it: the vulva and vagina are taboo topics that are often left undiscussed in schools and underrepresented in popular culture and media. When…
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“Can Vibrators Desensitize Us?” and Three Other Masturbation Myths
Long considered the source of many societal ills and physical and mental ailments, it has been condemned and pathologized throughout history. But are these accusations justified, or is masturbation really immaculate? Here are a few enduring myths about masturbation.
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STBBI Screening in Monogamous Relationships: Is it Necessary?
Parce que notre monogamie « en série » n’est pas parfaite, elle n’est pas une stratégie de protection infaillible contre les ITSS. D’où l’importance d’un dépistage régulier!
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Six Myths About STBBIs and Testing
Cet article est dédié à déconstruire six mythes sur les ITSS, dont plusieurs sont malheureusement perpétués à tous les jours, autant dans les médias et sur les réseaux sociaux que dans nos conversations quotidiennes.
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Dormant Desire: Understanding and Managing Sexual Desire Discrepancies in Relationships
Les écarts de désir sexuel en relation sont communs. On a souvent l’attente que l’on « doit » avoir des relations sexuelles régulièrement si l’on souhaite maintenir sa relation. Cela peut mener plusieurs personnes à dire oui à leur partenaire alors qu’elles n’en ont pas envie.
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Damaged Goods: My Long Journey in Infertility
An infertility diagnosis is already heavy on its own, but the researcher in me found it even more difficult to see it labeled “unexplained”. So, I decided that if my doctors couldn’t get me out of the fog, I was going to do it myself.
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I Came to Tell You I Didn’t: The Orgasmic Gap, Explained
While orgasm isn’t necessarily the main goal of sex, we’re not gonna lie; orgasms are pretty awesome. In early 2020, Club Sexu conducted an online…
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Faking Orgasm: A White Lie?
Who fakes orgasms? In early 2020, Club Sexu posted a survey on social media, which was filled out by 2,530 of its followers. According to…
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Club Solo
Background Masturbation recommended by Public Health The pandemic had affected our relationships with intimacy. With every additional lockdown measure came a decrease in desire for…
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The Virginity Myth : Performance and Social Pressure
Our team took the time to reflect on this interesting confession and offer some food for thought. What defines “having sex”? Sex is generally defined…