[4 Weeks to Go] Submit Your Abstract for WAS 2025 + Free Sexual Health Articles

Countdown to WAS 2025! Submit your abstract by October 27th and access free IJSH articles on sexual health and rights. Don't miss out!

View this email in your browser Dear WAS Members and Friends,  Final Countdown: 4 Weeks Left to Submit Abstracts for WAS 2025! The clock is ticking! We're just four weeks away from the October 27, 2024 deadline to submit your abstracts for the 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) in Brisbane, Australia, from June 16th to 19th, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the global conversation on Sexual Health, Rights, Justice, and Pleasure. Whether you're a researcher, educator, or practitioner, this is your chance to share your insights and help shape the future of sexual health worldwide. Submit your abstract here Featured Articles from the International Journal of Sexual Health To commemorate this year's World Sexual Health Day theme, +Positive Relationships, the International Journal of Sexual Health (IJSH)—the official journal of WAS—is offering select articles free to access from September 2nd to October 31st, 2024. These featured articles explore critical aspects of +Positive Relationships, providing valuable insights for professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in advancing Sexual Health and Rights. 1. In Pursuit of Pleasure: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Sexual Pleasure and Gender Laan, E. T. M., Klein, V., Werner, M. A., van Lunsen, R. H. W., & Janssen, E. (2021) Read the full article here (Open Access) This paper presents a comprehensive biopsychosocial analysis of sexual pleasure, revealing that while men and women have similar capacities for sexual pleasure, their experiences are often unequal. The article challenges the notion that gender differences in pleasure are biologically determined and calls for a more critical discourse to address these inequalities.  2. The Health Benefits of Sexual Expression Gianotten, W. L., Alley, J. C., & Diamond, L. M. (2021) Read the full article here (Free to View until October 31st, 2024) This article highlights the significant emotional, social, and physical benefits of sexual activity, which are often overlooked in healthcare. Despite the challenge in proving that "good sex promotes good health," the authors argue for greater attention to sexuality within healthcare professions and call for more integrated research into its health benefits.  We'd also like to remind you of these two articles that we featured earlier in September: 3. Minority Stress and Relationship Well-Being in Sexual Minorities: The Varying Role of Outness on Relationship and Sexual Satisfaction Vale, M. T., & Bisconti, T. L. (2021) Read the full article here (Free to View until October 31st, 2024) 4. Integrating Sexual Pleasure for Quality & Inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education Mark, K., Corona-Vargas, E., & Cruz, M. (2021) Read the full article here (Free to View until October 31st, 2024) We encourage you to download and share these resources while they are available as open-access. Reminder: Upcoming SEC Webinar—Comprehensive Sexuality Education Beyond the Classroom Don't forget to join us on October 17th, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET for an enlightening webinar hosted by the WAS Sexuality Education Committee. Webinar Title: Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Beyond the Classroom Key Speakers: Welcome message by Esther Corona (WAS Executive Committee Member and Vice-Chair of the Sexuality Education Committee) Karen Rayne, PhD (Moderator) Melanie Davis, PhD Jaclyn Friedman Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, PhD (WAS Gold Medal Award winner) This session will explore how sexuality education can evolve and expand its reach beyond traditional educational settings. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from global leaders in Sexual Health and Rights. Register for the webinar here Spotlight on Men's Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Global Call for Action Men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is facing significant challenges, with higher rates of sexually transmitted infections, declining sperm counts, and increasing male sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction. Despite these issues, men's SRH remains largely overlooked in global and regional health policies. A new report from Global Action on Men's Health, Out of Focus: The Representation of Men in Regional and Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy, reveals that only 16% of key health policies address men's SRH needs, often in negative terms, and neglect critical sub-groups such as older and disabled men. The report calls for a positive shift in focus on men's SRH, advocating for more sex-disaggregated data and addressing neglected issues like male infertility and reproductive cancers. It emphasizes the need for SRH programs that equally consider the needs of men and women, recognizing that better outcomes for men also benefit women. The report was launched during a GAMH webinar on September 4th, 2024, where WAS President Elna Rudolph was a speaker. Watch the webinar recording here. Read the report here Thank you for your continued dedication to promoting Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure worldwide.  Warm regards, The World Association for Sexual Health Upcoming WAS 2025 Deadlines: Submissions for Gold Medal Award Nominations: 15 October 2024 Abstract Submissions: 27 October 2024 Submissions for Sexuality Education Award Nominations: 31 December 2024 Early Bird Registration: 28 February 2025 Accommodation Bookings: 17 May 2025 Standard Registration: 30 May 2025 Click here to visit the WAS website Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up here! Support the Mission of WAS We invite you to support the ongoing work of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). Your contributions help us continue our mission of promoting Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice globally. Consider becoming a supporting member or making a financial contribution today. Donations are tax-deductible in the USA. Donate Here Copyright © 2024 World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter because you have previously expressed interest in our content by opting in on our website or through participation in one of our online events, such as our monthly webinars. We're committed to keeping you informed with the latest updates and insights. Our mailing address is: World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) 1300 South 2nd Street Suite 180 West Bank Office Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.