International Sexual Health And Wellness Research Institute

Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress. Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress. Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress. Sex Sociologist, Bobbi Bidochka, is the Director of le Shaw, the International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute, and a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, with the second book, The First Time, in progress.

Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute, Associate Professor in the Department of Sexology at UQAM, and Chief of Psychosocial Medicine at the Advanced Spacelife Research Institute, Dr. Simon Dubé is a distinguished scientist known for his groundbreaking research in erobotics and space sexology.

His leadership fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.
As Scientific Director, Dr. Dubé oversees le Shaw’s research, focusing on sextech, sex work, and sexology, leading a team of world-class researchers.

With over two decades of experience spanning various leadership roles in academia, Emilie is a seasoned administrator known for her transformative strategies and dedication to optimizing institutional processes. Fluent in both English and French, she holds a Master’s degree in Human Systems Intervention and has numerous certifications in philanthropy, business administration, and communication.

Collaborating with the best universities in Canada and Europe, Emilie has led and implemented global strategic initiatives to support research acceleration and dissemination, while serving as a trusted advisor to researchers and senior leadership members.

Passionate about wellness, Emilie has NLP and CBT training and is a certified yoga RYT500 instructor.

Proudly collaborating with Le Shaw, Emilie also owns Champagne Living, a consulting firm specializing in operations efficiency and organizational change management.

Taylor Kohut is a quantitively trained social psychologist and inveterate iconoclast. His award-winning research has primarily focused on pornography use and has involved efforts to understand what pornography is, what pornography use means, the various opinions people hold about pornography, and how the use of pornography
might influence how people think, feel, and behave. His recent work has been focused on two areas, namely the use of pornography within romantic relationships, and connections between pornography use and sexual aggression. Other research interests include psychosocial approaches to health promotion behaviors,
particularly in the areas of sexual risk reduction and prevention behaviors. At times, elements of Taylor’s studies have informed public policy, and his research has been covered by outlets like Time Magazine, Forbes, the CBC, and BBC Focus.

Delphine is a passionate scholar and researcher dedicated to challenging sexual stigma and discrimination. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University, she takes an interdisciplinary approach—drawing from psychology, gender studies, and law—to examine the evolving relationship between sexuality and technology.

Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, her dissertation explores the intersections of robot technologies and sex work, emphasizing sex worker rights and advocating for a more equitable and just socio-legal landscape. Her broader research spans sexual technologies, experiences of sexual pleasure, and the management of the Canadian sex offender registry, reflecting her commitment to critical issues in sexuality.

As Head of Activism and Community Engagement (ACE) at le Shaw, Delphine works to enhance the well-being of adult industry and sex workers worldwide. She leads advocacy efforts, develops resources, and collaborates with other organizations to address challenges and drive meaningful change. Bridging academia and activism, she is dedicated to fostering a world that respects and protects the rights, dignity, and agency of all sex workers.

She’s collaborated with sextech startups, sexual pleasure brands, and sex coaches. Athena is passionate about the kink community and promoting great sex lives.

She loves working with brands that want to build a community with their audience. Athena is living her best life in Midwest, USA with her family and five doggies.

Jenna Owsianik, a seasoned journalist and sextech expert, offers over a decade of experience covering sexual wellness, health, and cutting-edge sex technologies. Her qualifications include a Master’s in Journalism from The University of British Columbia and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies and Feminist Research from Western University.

As the founder of Sex for Every Body®, Jenna champions the right to sexual self-expression for diverse bodies through adult sex education. She is the primary author of the influential Future of Sex Report (2016).

Recognized as a thought leader and consultant, Jenna is dedicated to enhancing accessibility in the industry, particularly for people with disabilities and underserved communities.