The Pleasure Principle is Canada's premier one-day conference on women's sexual health, perimenopause, and menopause, held annually in Hamilton, Ontario. Founded by pelvic health physiotherapist Kristen Parise, the conference brings together healthcare providers, pelvic physiotherapists, physicians, sex therapists, dietitians, naturopathic doctors, psychotherapists, and more, alongside curious women who want real, evidence-based conversations about midlife sexual health. The 2025 conference sold out all 220 seats with 96% of attendees saying they would return. The 2026 event expands the speaker lineup and continues the mission of closing the education gap around women's sexual wellbeing.

The Pleasure Principle Conference 2026 takes place on Friday, May 8, 2026 at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The full-day event runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time and includes morning sessions, an afternoon track, expert panel discussions, and networking with 220 healthcare providers and attendees. A virtual seat can be purchased and the recording will be sent after the conference. Parking is available on site and the venue is fully accessible.

The Pleasure Principle Conference is designed for healthcare providers working in women's sexual health, perimenopause, and menopause — including pelvic floor physiotherapists, family physicians, obstetricians and gynecologists, nurse practitioners, registered massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, registered dietitians, psychotherapists, osteopaths, and AASECT-certified sex therapists. The conference also welcomes curious women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or changes in sexual health who want expert, evidence-based answers that most 15-minute medical appointments don't provide. Anyone interested in women's midlife wellbeing is welcome, whether you attend as a clinician, a patient, or both.

The 2026 Pleasure Principle Conference features a keynote by Dr. Jess O'Reilly, globally recognized sexologist and bestselling author, alongside seven additional expert speakers. The lineup includes Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe (menopause in primary care), Taylor McConnachie (AASECT-certified sex therapist on reclaiming desire through perimenopause), Dr. Michelle Jacobson (OB-GYN, menopause and oncology), Emily Arthur, RD (nutrition, hormones, and sexual health), Dr. Alexandra Hill (pelvic rehab for cancer survivors), Dr. Ashley Chauvin (integrative women's health), and Brooke Gordon (survivor story), rounding out the program. The full speaker lineup, session titles, and schedule are available on the conference registration page.

The Pleasure Principle Conference 2026 offers three registration options: $325 CAD for in-person attendance, $162.50 CAD for students (valid student ID required), and $79 CAD for the Virtual Seat, which includes recordings of every session and a full year of access. A bring-a-colleague rate is also available at 2 in-person tickets for $595 CAD using code COLLEAGUE at checkout, saving $55. All prices include applicable Canadian taxes and the in-person ticket includes full-day access, catering, and the expert panel sessions.

Yes — the Pleasure Principle Conference 2026 offers a Virtual Seat for $79 CAD, which includes recorded access to every session from the full-day event, with one full year to watch and rewatch at your own pace. The Virtual Seat is ideal for healthcare providers and curious women who cannot travel to Hamilton, Ontario on May 8, 2026, or who want to revisit the content throughout the year for continuing professional development. Virtual Seat holders receive the recording link within 14 days of the live event.