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.