Main Topics
Basic Research
Brain imaging & sexuality
Epigenetics and Sexuality
Hormones & sexuality
Evolutionary sexology
Neurobiology of love
Genital imaging
Sensory testing
Applied Research
Epidemiology
Psychophysiology of sexual response
Qualitative In-depth interviews and focus groups
Theoretical overview
Research on treatment outcomes
Surveys in sexual behavior
Sexuality in the life span
Childhood
Youth
Emerging sexuality
First sexual experiences
Sexual development
Reproductive age – Contraception
Reproductive age – Fertility treatments
Reproductive age – Pregnancy and lactation
Mid age
Menopause
LOH /Late onset hypogonadism in males
Third age
Sexuality, Health & Well Being
Sexual Health & Wellbeing
Sexual Health and Physical Health
Sexuality and lifestyle
Sexual health rehabilitation
Sexual Health and Physical Health
Sport
Couples and Sexuality
Relationship satisfaction and sexuality
Sexual satisfaction and pleasure
Sexuality, intimacy and love
Extra-dyadic relationships
Sexual Orientation
Asexuality
Bisexuality
Homosexuality
Pansexuality
Queer theory
Homosexual parenting
Sexual dysfunctions in the LGBT
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Gender Identity Dysphoria / Gender Dysphoria (DSM 5)
Diversity in sexual identity expression
Psycho-social and educational approaches of GD
Transgender children and youth
Hormonal therapy
Surgical interventions
Transgender care
Physical therapy for SD
Alternative relationships and sexual behaviors
Polyamory
Open relationships
Kink
BDSM
Piercing
Sexual Medicine
Sexuality and Chronic Diseases
Onco-sexology
Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome
Sexuality and physical disability
Sexuality and intellectual disability
Reproductive health
Psychiatry and Sexual Health
Sexuality and:
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
ADHD
Mental disorders
Eating disorders
Hypersexuality
Autistic spectrum disorder
Paraphilias
Definitions and diagnosis
Epidemiology
Legal issues
Medical and non-medical treatments
Sexual Aggression and Trauma
Sexual function after sexual trauma
Sexual violence
Therapy for victims & offenders
PTSD
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Epidemiology
Safe sex
HIV / AIDS /PrEP
STD & sexuality
Pharmacology
Pharmacotherapy for sexual dysfunctions (male and female)
Testosterone deficiency – Diagnosis and treatment
Sexual side effects of common medical treatments (SSRI’s, etc)
Steroids abuse
Substance use and misuse
Chemsex
Various
Genital esthetic surgery
Circumcision
Pubic hair removal
Sex toys
Technology
Botox
Sexual Dysfunctions (Female and male)
Classification issues in sexual dysfunctions
Conceptual models of sexual dysfunctions
Epidemiology of sexual dysfunctions
Individual and couple dimension of sexual dysfunction
Psychological distress and sexual dysfunction
Body image and sexual dysfunctions
Multidisciplinary Approach – a role for integrated therapies
Sexual Pain
Phobia, disgust and aversion
Desire / interest difficulties
Erectile disorders
Orgasm disorders
Ejaculatory disorders
Anismus
Sexual Psychotherapy
Cognitions, emotions, and sexual function
Couple therapy
Integrated therapy
New developments in Psychotherapy of sexual dysfunction
Mindfulness
Psychotherapy & pharmacotherapy
Sex therapy on the Internet
Sexual counseling
Sexual Rights
Gender equality and equity
LGBT issues in sexual rights / Homophobia / Transphobia
Sexual legislation & sexual rights
Sexual pleasure as universal right
Sexual Rights as Human Rights
Sexual violence & enslavement
Sex workers rights
Sexuality & Education
Multidisciplinary sex education
New models of sexuality education
Research on the effectiveness of sexuality education
Parent-child communication about sex
Parental influences on adolescent behaviors
Teaching sexology in Europe
Training of health professionals in sexual health issues
Social Sciences & Sexuality
Art and sexuality
Media and sexuality
Social media and sexuality
Internet
Sexting
Socio-cultural aspects of sexuality
Cultural competence in sex therapy
Religion
Pornography
Prostitution