Cynthia Loyst

Cynthia Loyst was born on October 9, 1978, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Her interest in entertainment developed early, with a childhood appreciation for characters from “Star Wars” and “Battle of the Planets.” She pursued her academic career at York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Film and Video Department. During her time at York, she also studied in the Women/Gender Studies Department and wrote a sex column titled “Pandora’s Box” for the independent magazine Rosco. These early experiences established her foundation in media production and her eventual specialization in topics related to human relationships and sexuality.

Loyst’s professional journey includes significant roles as a producer and host. She gained recognition as the host and producer of “Sex Matters,” a Canadian talk show broadcast on CP24, which explored various aspects of human sexuality. Prior to this, she spent multiple years as the Supervising Producer for the syndicated documentary series “SexTV” from 2000 to 2008. In this role, she interviewed diverse individuals, including academics, fetishists, and celebrities, for productions like “Monstrous Desires: Sexuality & Horror” and “Loving The Alien: Sex & Science Fiction.” Her work on “SexTV” earned her two Gemini Award nominations. In September 2011, she joined “InnerSPACE” as a co-host.

A significant turning point in Loyst’s career occurred on September 2, 2013, when she became a co-host of the Canadian talk series “The Social” on CTV, alongside Melissa Grelo, Lainey Lui, and Jess Allen. This role established her as a prominent media personality in Canada. Beyond television, Loyst is a certified relationship coach and the creator of Find Your Pleasure, an online platform dedicated to helping individuals enhance their lives. She has made numerous appearances on radio and television programs, such as “ETALK,” “CP24,” “THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW,” and “CTV Newsnet,” discussing dating, mating, and relating. She has also delivered guest lectures at institutions like the University of Toronto, Sheridan College, Ryerson University, and Centennial College on media, technology, and sexuality.