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Society for Sex Therapy and Research

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The Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR, pronounced "star") is an international non-profit professional association.[1] It was founded in 1975 and its members "have clinical and/or research interests in human sexual concerns."[2] It provides means for exchanging ideas among clinicians and scientists treating or studying human sexuality. SSTAR membership includes professionals in varying disciplines including Psychology, Medicine (including Psychiatry, Ob/Gyn, Urology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine), Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Sexology and the sciences.[3]

SSTAR provides annual professional meetings, clinical conferences, membership newsletters, and an e-mail listserv for members. Notable members have included Stefani Goerlich, Peggy Kleinplatz, Sandra Leiblum, Marta Meana, Kenneth J. Zucker and William (Bill) Maurice.

Awards

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Masters & Johnson Award

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The Masters & Johnson Award honors exceptional lifetime contributions to clinical sexuality and sexual research.

SSTAR Consumer Book Award

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The Consumer Book Award recognizes the best recent book for a non-professional audience which enhances the understanding of human sexuality and/or sexual problems in the general public.

  • (2023) Woman Cancer Sex by Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • (2021) Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy Kleinplatz, PhD and Dana Menard, PhD
  • (2019) Becoming Cliterate. Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It by Laurie Mintz, PhD
  • (2017) Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, PhD
  • (2015) Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love – Supporting and Caring for Your Partner by Anne Katz, PhD, RN
  • (2013) Sex Matters for Women – A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self – Second Edition by Sallie Foley, Sally A. Kope and Dennis P. Sugrue
  • (2011) Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha
  • (2009) Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic by Esther Perel
  • (2007) Coping with Erectile Dysfunction: How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex by Michael E. Metz and Barry W. McCarthy
  • (2006) Reclaiming Your Sexual Self: How to Bring Desire Back Into Your Life by Kathryn Hall, PhD

SSTAR Health Professional Book Award

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The Health Professional Book Award honors the best recent book for health professionals which advances their understanding of human sexuality and/or sexual problems.

  • (2024) Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments by Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHC
  • (2022) The Leather Couch - Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients by Stefani Goerlich, LMSW-Clinical, LISW, CST
  • (2020) Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori Brotto, PhD
  • (2018) Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Rethinking Sex Addiction by Douglas Braun-Harvey, MA, MFT, CGP, CST and Michael A. Vigorito, LMFT, CGP, CST
  • (2016) Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction edited by Caroline Pukall, PhD
  • (2014) The LGBT Casebook by Drs. Petros Levounis, Jack Drescher, and Mary Barber
  • (2012) Rehabilitating Sexual Offenders: A Strength-Based Approach by William L. Marshall, PhD, Liam E. Marshall, PhD, Geris A. Serran, PhD, and Matt D. O'Brien, MA, MSc
  • (2010) Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy * (4th Edition) edited by Sandra Leiblum, PhD
  • (2008) Sex, Therapy, and Kids by Sharon Lamb, EdD
  • (2006) Sexual Medicine in Primary Care by William L. Maurice, MD, FRCPC

SSTAR Service Award

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The Service Award recognizes those who have made major contributions to the growth and history of SSTAR, often awarded ex post facto.

  • (2023) Kathryn Hall, PhD
  • (2016) Marta Meana, PhD
  • (2013) Richard Carroll, PhD
  • (2008) William Maurice, MD
  • (2006) S. Michael Plaut, PhD

SSTAR Mentorship Award

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The Mentorship Award recognizes extraordinary mentorship of other SSTAR members.

Sandra R. Leiblum Student Research Award

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The Sandra R. Leiblum Student Research Award recognizes students who are pursuing a career in sexual health and is meant to support the winner’s professional development as they begin their careers.

  • (2024) Kiarah O’Kane
  • (2023) Todd Jennings
  • (2022) Veronique Charbonneau-Lefebvre
  • (2021) Stéphanie Gauvin, PhDc
  • (2020) Beata Bothe, PhD
  • (2019) Laura Vowels
  • (2018) Myriam Pâquet
  • (2017) Stephanie Montgomery-Graham
  • (2016) Amelia Stanton
  • (2015) Katy Bois
  • (2014) Carey S. Pulverman
  • (2013) Jackie S. Huberman
  • (2011) Julia Elizabeth Mackaronis
  • (2010) Jane Woo
  • (2009) Tuuli Kukkonen
  • (2008) Melanie Jodoin
  • (2007) Nicole Prause
  • (2006) Kelly Smith
  • (2005) Nicole Flory
  • (2004) Emily Impett
  • (2003) Lori Brotto
  • (2000) Caroline Pukall
  • (1998) Lucia F. O'Sullivan

See also

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References

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