Meet Dr. Lori Brotto
Millions of women experience challenges with sexual wellbeing, yet many are told it's simply something they have to live with.
For nearly 25 years, Dr. Lori Brotto has challenged that belief.
Her research has helped demonstrate that women's sexual wellbeing is influenced by more than hormones alone, and that evidence-based psychological therapies can significantly improve desire, arousal, sexual pain, and overall wellbeing.
Today, her work extends beyond the university through public education, books, speaking, and eSense—bringing research into the lives of women and gender-diverse people everywhere.
Leadership & Impact
Dr. Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Licensed Psychologist in Vancouver. She was previously Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of BC (2016–2026) and is currently Director of UBC's Sexual Health Research Lab. A former Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health and Principal Investigator on nearly 300 publications and more than 60 peer-reviewed grants totaling over $14 million, she now leads a national CIHR Women's Health Coalition Knowledge Mobilization Hub, and has chaired three International Consultations on Sexual Medicine.
Her honours include:
a Distinguished University Scholar Award from UBC
the Ellen Laan Award for Translational Sexual Science
UBC President's Award for Public Education through Media
Clinical Practice
Dr. Brotto maintains a limited private practice in Port Moody, BC, and is not currently accepting new clients.
Disclosure
Transparency is fundamental to ethical healthcare and scientific research. Although Dr. Brotto is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, the activities described on this website are independent of her academic role. For information about her university research, please visit www.brottolab.com.