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Latest News from the ISSM - October 16, 2017 Member Login
ISSM Board of Directors: Call for Nominations

An election to fill vacant positions on the ISSM Board of Directors will be held on March 2, 2018. The election will place during the ISSM business meeting, held during the World Meeting on Sexual Medicine in Lisbon, Portugal.

The following positions are open for election in 2018:

  • President-Elect
  • Treasurer
  • Three (3) Members-at-Large

Any member in good standing may seek election for any of these vacant offices by presenting a petition for nomination signed by any 20 full members of the Society.

Petitions must be received by the ISSM Secretary General by December 1, 2017.  More information, including a link to the petition form, can be found here.

Romance and Affection Rated Important Sexual Behaviors

A recent study involving over 2,000 American adults shows that romance and affection are highly valued sexual behaviors. 

The 2015 Sexual Exploration in American Survey asked respondents to indicate whether they had participated in 32 sexual behaviors.  It also asked them to rate the appeal of 50 behaviors. 

Romantic and affectionate behaviors, such as kissing and cuddling, were most appealing, the authors said. 

The results could help clinicians "better meet the needs of their clients by being more aware of the diversity of sexual practices across the lifespan," they added. 

The study was recently published online in PLOS One.  More information, including the types of behaviors discussed and the ways men and women differed in their responses, is available here. 

World Meeting: Register by November 1 for Early Bird Fees

Don't miss your chance to take advantage of discounted early registration fees for the World Meeting on Sexual Medicine! The meeting will be held February 28 - March 3, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. 

Early bird fees are available to attendees who register before November 1, 2017. 

Please note that fees vary based on attendee status. Click here for more details, along with a link to the registration instructions. 

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