Cynthia Loyst

Cynthia Loyst is a Canadian television host, producer, author, and media personality known for her work on various talk shows and her focus on relationships and sexuality. After serving as Supervising Producer for the syndicated documentary series SexTV from 2000 to 2008, Cynthia Loyst established herself as a prominent Canadian television host, producer, author, and media personality. During her eight-year tenure with SexTV, Loyst interviewed a diverse range of individuals, from academics and fetishists to celebrities, for productions including ‘Monstrous Desires: Sexuality & Horror’ and ‘Loving The Alien: Sex & Science Fiction.’ Her impactful work on the series earned her two Gemini Award nominations, marking significant early career recognition. Following this, in 2010, Loyst took on the role of Host and Producer for Sex Matters, a Canadian talk show broadcast on CP24, where she explored various facets of human sexuality.

She has delivered talks on media, technology, and sexuality at the University of Toronto, Sheridan College, Ryerson University, and Centennial College, further solidifying her expertise. As an author, Loyst has extended her influence beyond the screen, offering her perspective on relationships and personal fulfillment. Her foundational academic pursuits at York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, included a focus on Film and Video, alongside studies in the Women/Gender Studies Department, where she contributed a sex column titled ‘Pandora’s Box’ for the independent magazine Rosco. These early experiences provided the basis for her specialized career in media production and her eventual focus on human relationships and sexuality, which she continues to champion through her platform and media engagements.