Memberships

Full Membership is granted to licensed clinicians (e.g. Psychologists, Physicians, Social Workers, Nurses, Marriage/Family Therapists) with at least three years of clinical experience diagnosing and providing treatment for sexual problems OR to researchers with academic or related appointments who have published at least one article in a refereed journal concerning sex therapy or research. Other forms of publication, such as books, computer programs, web sites, or videos will also be considered.

Associate Membership is granted to licensed clinicians (e.g. Psychologists, Physicians, Social Workers, Nurses, Marriage/Family Therapists) who have significant experience in the assessment and treatment of sexual disorders but have not had the three years of clinical experience required for full membership | OR | researchers with academic or related appointments who are interested in or currently carrying out sex research, but have not yet published. Associate members who wish to become full members shall present documentation of meeting the requirements for full membership as stated below.

Early Career Professional membership is granted post-graduation to those entering their career as either clinicians or researchers and may include medical residents or interns in any accredited academic program or full-time trainees in clinical sexuality and/or sex research or are still completing requirements for licensure.

Student membership is granted to undergraduate or graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, medical residents, or interns in any accredited academic or clinical training program who are full-time students in clinical sexuality and/or sex research or are still completing requirements for licensure. The membership is also available to research assistants working in the field of sexual health.

SSTAR Student App for Early Career Professional is for current SSTAR Student Members. If you are not a current SSTAR Student Member, you must complete the Student Application and submit proper documentation. 

SSTAR Early Career Professional Membership for Full/Associate Membership is for current Early Career Members. If you are not a current SSTAR Early Career, you must complete the Early Career Professional Membership and submit proper documentation.