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Upcoming Events

17th European Federation Sexology (EFS) Congress
Thu, 23 May
Bologna, Italy
23 May 2024, 07:30 – 26 May 2024, 12:00
Bologna, Italy
23 May 2024, 07:30 – 26 May 2024, 12:00
Bologna, Italy
From May 23-26, 2024, Bologna, Italy will host the 17th EFS Congress. As a highlight event of one of the six Federations of WAS, the congress will feature pioneering research in sexology alongside enriching cultural experiences.
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AASECT 2024 Annual Conference
Wed, 12 Jun
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
12 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 15 Jun 2024, 12:30
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
12 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 15 Jun 2024, 12:30
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Set for June 12 – June 15, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. This conference will cover the latest in sex counseling, therapy, and education, offering a platform for professional collaboration and learning.
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IASR 50th Annual Meeting
Mon, 22 Jul
Leonardo Royal Hotel
22 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 25 Jul 2024, 12:30
Leonardo Royal Hotel, Otto-Braun-Straße 90, 10249 Berlin, Germany
22 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 25 Jul 2024, 12:30
Leonardo Royal Hotel, Otto-Braun-Straße 90, 10249 Berlin, Germany
The International Academy of Sex Research gathers from 22 - 25 July for four days of scientific programming, social events, committee meetings and more.
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19th Brazilian Congress on Human Sexuality (XIX CBSH 2024)
Thu, 05 Sept
Belo Horizonte
05 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 07 Sept 2024, 12:30
Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
05 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 07 Sept 2024, 12:30
Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
The Medical Association of Minas Gerais (AMMG) will host the 19th edition of the Brazilian Congress on Human Sexuality, from 5-7 September 2024.
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"Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled."

The World Health Organization (WHO) Working Definition 2002-2006
(Developed in consultation with WAS)