About the show

Email Dr.Laurie at: laurie.betito@cjad.com

Need a little Passion in your love life? Dr. Laurie Betito takes your intimate calls about love, sex and relationships, weeknights at 10:00pm on PASSION.

Dr. Laurie is a Psychologist and Sex Therapist in private practice. She joined the Standard Radio family about 20 years ago when she co-hosted a show on MIX 96 called “The Loveline”.  She joined CJAD 800 over 11 years ago with her own nightly talk show. Montrealers have been getting the best sex-ed ever since.  Passion is the only show of its kind. Each night she takes on a different issue facing couples, singles, and teens, plus she is open to answering all of your questions about sex. From aphrodisiacs to zoophilia, Dr. Laurie covers all the bases.  She shies away from nothing. Some of her guests have included porn stars, lap dancers, and tantric sex instructors. But if it matters to you or your body, Dr. Laurie can make you feel comfortable talking about it... sexual dysfunction, infidelity, teen sex,  Dr. Laurie gives her advice on any problem troubling your heart. She offers her opinions on a wide range of topics. Tune in to Passion and get first hand experience.

For more information about Dr. Laurie visit her web site: http://www.drlaurie.com/

SHOW TOPICS FOR THE WEEK OF March 15th (Don't forget that you can always call in with any of your questions about sex). 

• Monday: Sex astrology with Myrna Lamb
• Tuesday: Hockey Broadcast
• Wednesday: How far would you go to stay looking young? with special guest
• Thursday: tbc
• Friday: Sex in the news

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PASSION QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Click here for this week's poll question. 

INTERVIEWS

VAGINA DIALOGUES: MONTHLY FEATURE ON PASSION

To get in touch with the Vagina Dialogue's Dr. Cleve Zeigler, call 514-340-8271 (he will take on new patients who need ONLY routine check ups and Pap tests)
The Vagina Dialogues is sponsored by West Island Pilates.  Visit at www.westislandpilates.com

Listen to our segment with Carl Weisman, the author of Serious Doubts: Why people marry when they know it won't last.

Part 1. Listen
Part 2.Listen
Part 3.Listen



Segment on Conjugal Violence: 1 in 4 women will be a victim of conjugal violence that is staggering!  Listen to our segment on conjugal violence to find out what it is and what you can do about it.  And Please, don't turn a blind eye.  My guest for this show was Cindy, a community worker with The Shield of Athena.  If you find yourself in such a situation, here are some numbers you can call:
Bouclier D'Athena (514) 274-8117
SOS Violence Conjugale (514) 873-9010 or visit http://www.shieldofathena.com
→Interview with Cindy from The Shield of Athena

• Part 1 Listen
• Part 2 Listen

For tips on how to protect your kids online, listen to my interview with Derek Randel, the author of Parent Smart from the Heart.

→Interview with Derek Randel

• Part 1 Listen
• Part 2 Listen
• Part 3 Listen
• Part 4 Listen
• Part 5 Listen
• Part 6 Listen

Do you have low sexual interest and/ or difficulty becoming sexually excited?

The Department of Psychology at McGill University is seeking healthy, heterosexual men and women between the ages of 18-50, with low sexual desire and/ or arousal, to participate in a research study examining how feelings of sexual desire and arousal impact physical sexual arousal. The researchers are hoping to better understand the different ways in which men and women express or experience sexual desire and arousal, the factors influencing these sexual responses, and the distinction between them.

Participation involves a single 3-hour testing session and takes place in a laboratory at McGill University. During this session, participants will complete interviews and questionnaires, view neutral and sexually explicit film clips, and have genital temperature measured by a thermal imaging camera (which requires no physical contact with the participant).

Participation involves NO health risks and confidentiality and anonymity are assured.  Participants will be reimbursed $75 for their expenses.

For more information, please contact Sabina Sarin at (514) 398-5323 or via email at mcgillsdastudy@gmail.com

This study is directed by Dr. Y. M. Binik, Department of Psychology, McGill University, Sex and Couple Therapy Service, McGill University Health Center (Royal Victoria Hospital).

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Handholding in lesbian couples study:
What does handholding mean to you? If you are a lesbian in a relationship and at least 18 years old, you are invited to complete a short handholding exercise with your partner and individually complete a 15-minute on-line survey on handholding in lesbian couples. All answers to the survey will be absolutely confidential and names will not be recorded. This study has been reviewed by the Dalhousie University Ethics Review Board. For more information, please go

to: http://tiny.cc/handholding

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LOOKING FOR INTERVIEWEES FOR A BOOK ON YOUTH AND PORNOGRAPHY (these journalists are well known in their field and also interviewed me for the book).  Here is their request:
  We are two journalists in search of stories of young boys and girls, on their consumption of pornography on the Internet or elsewhere. These testimonies will be used for the purposes of a book that we are writing on youth and pornography.

Your experience of pornography may be a thing of the past or still present in your life. We mainly want to know how pornography has entered your habits and the impact it had on you and on your relationships with others.

All persons who come into contact with us are assured that their identity will not be revealed under any circumstances. Your name and any element that could identify you will be changed.

Please submit your story or your contact information so that we can contact you by email at : bisaillonmartin@yahoo.ca

DR. LAURIE'S FAVOURITE WEBSITES

http://www.procure.ca/: For all your questions about Prostate Cancer

Looking for a Private Investigator to catch a cheating spouse? Contact Patrick Leroux at http://www.abminvestigations.com/

Everything you need to know about a potential marriage partner: http://www.beforeyourwedding.com/

 
Montreal's online sexuality education and information forum: http://www.attitudes.cc/
 
Sexuality Education for Montreal and Surrounding Areas:
http://www.sexpressions.ca/
 
The ultimate Canadian web sites devoted to sexuality education and information:
http://www.sexualityandu.ca/

http://www.egratification.com/

http://www.teenaids.org/

http://www.cookanddate.com/: A great option for you single folk looking for love!

Sexual Assault Centre of McGill Student Society: 514.298.8500
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre: 514.934.4504
Suicide-Action: 514.723.4000
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.363.9010
Kids Help: 1.800.668.6868
Head and Hands: 514.481.0277

http://www.headandhands.ca/

http://www.sexualityandu.ca/

http://www.youngandhealthy.ca/

http://www.ydesfemmesmtl.org/
www.tassi.ca: a website for teens by teens

http://www.stoppingschoolviolence.com/

"101 sexy dares" by Laura Corn
website: http://www.lauracorn.com/


"Astrology of great sex" by Myrna Lamb 
website: http://www.myrnalamb.com/

"Equality: The quest for the happy marriage" by Tim Kellis, 
website: http://www.happyrelationships.com/

"All you need is hart! Create Love, Joy, and Abundance-Now!" by Helene Rothschild
website: http://www.helenerothschild.com/

"How To Date Older Women" by Andrew Dolan (andrewdolan@yahoo.com)

"The Prime Time Closet: a history of gays and lesbians on TV" by Stephen Tropiano
website: http://www.applausepub.com/itemDetail.jsp?itemid=314533&order=0&keywords=prime+time+closet+

"Sexography" by Carly Milne (A woman's sexual journey and enlightenment: a great read for anyone, and especially for those who have suffered sexual trauma)

"Mating in Captivity: Unlocking erotic intelligence" by Esther Perel (an important book about desire, intimacy and sex in couples)

"Tantra for erotic empowerment: The key to enriching your sexual life" by Mark A. Michaels & Patricia Johnson  
website: (http://www.tantrapm.com/)

"What's the Big Secret?" by Marc Brown (He hasn't been a guest, but the book is my favorite one for kids dealing with sexuality)

"The Panic Years", by Doree Lewack. A book for women who are panicking because they are not yet married. 
website:(http://www.thepanicyears.com/). 

"Finding the doorbell: Sexual satisfaction for the long haul" by Cindy Pierce and Edie Thys Morgan.  A fun, honest and straightforward book that talks about making long term relationships work in the sex department. 
website: http://www.findingthedoorbell.com/

For comments and topic suggestions contact Dr. Laurie Betito

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