The official publication of the International Academy of Sex Research, the journal is dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual science, broadly defined. Contributions consist of empirical research (both quantitative and qualitative), theoretical reviews and essays, clinical case reports, letters to the editor, and book reviews.

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3.131 (2019)
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3.458 (2019)
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126 days
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307 days
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831,594 (2019)
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Issue 7, October 2020

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  • Call for Proposals: Special Issue on the Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual Health and Behavior

    The Archives of Sexual Behavior invites proposals for a special issue on COVID-19 to highlight the impact of the pandemic on sexual health, including sexual behaviors, sexuality, sexual relationships, health care access and treatment, and sexual and reproductive rights of all individuals.

    For the full Call for Proposals text and details about submission requirements, read more in the published Editorial here. 

    Deadline for proposals: May 20, 2020.
    Decisions about proposals: June 20, 2020. 

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