Sexuality & Relationship Researcher; Social Psychologist; Professor at York University; Director of the SHaRe (Sexual Health and Relationships) lab

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined March 2009
We just launched a new campaign in my lab to spread the word about our new research showing the benefits of planning sex in relationships. Watch the video and help us spread the word #planningissexy #sex #relationships #RelationshipGoals
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Looking forward to learning about the latest research with these flash talks next week! Hope you're planning to join us for our TLC 2026 Virtual Love Conference next Tuesday. theloveconsortium.org/tlc-ev… @AmyMuise @hopeiwhite @esraascigil
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New research: Children as young as 8 years old can hold sexist gender beliefs like their mothers and fathers. Understanding how these beliefs are passed on could help address gender inequality. Learn more from lead author Oksana Voznyuk and follow SPSP for more psych insights!
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"women who were more differentiated reported a higher amount of sexual desire over the course of a year, as did men who perceived greater differentiation between themselves and their partners" ow.ly/mLab50Z3obT via @PsychToday
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Spending time together matters, but its benefits depend on what each partner needs. ow.ly/eST550YAP6p #SPSPblog
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New #SPSPblog: How Should Couples Spend Their Time Together? (Hint: It’s Not the Same for Everyone) by @AmyMuise, Kristina Schrage, & @eimpett ow.ly/zWCI50YAOZw
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"it’s not as simple as 'friends matter more than family.' The impact of social approval depends on cultural background and stage of the relationship" - Hanieh Naeimi & @AmyMuise ow.ly/RvBk50XSXZy
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Great write-up on our new paper!
"When people were encouraged to see planned sex as something intentional, exciting, and caring, rather than desperate or boring ... it completely changed the experience," writes PhD Candidate Katarina Kovacevic about her new study. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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New #SPSPblog — Lingering Benefits of Sex: Exploring the “Afterglow” by Olivia W. Breedin, Andrea L. Meltzer, & James K. McNulty ow.ly/pvXO50Xy9Kx
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"People tend to merge with those they like and feel close to, and merging in turn can increase closeness and liking." - @LydiaFEmery, @erinkathleen33, @emmamcgorray, & @AbdoElnakouri ow.ly/hVbR50X1ERb
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New #SPSPblog: Men Recognize Sexism More When It Affects Their Partner by Emily J. Cross, Alyssa DeBlaere, & @AmyMuise ow.ly/Wsoz50WUCOT
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We are accepting submissions for data blitz and poster presentations for our 🎉FULL DAY🎉 2026 SPSP Close Relationships Preconference! We encourage presenters to select both data blitz and poster options. Submit no later than 10/23: spsp.wufoo.com/forms/2026-pr…
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Last call for submitting your application for the Rusbult Early Career Award!
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A personal story about how the potential grant funding freeze might affect science. Right now, I'm in my fourth year of a 5-year NIH grant and my last year of funding is supposed to start February 1st. I'm supporting a postdoc, two graduate students, and two lab managers
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Are you considering applying to graduate school but unsure where to start? The Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) committee in psychology at York University is inviting you to an informative event to help you navigate the grad school app process with ease.
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