The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) The preeminent North American medical organization dedicated to promotion of sexual wellness and treatment of sexual dysfunction A regional affiliate of the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
Who is in the SMSNA? The SMSNA includes urologists, internists, family practitioners, psychologists, sex therapists, clinical and basic science researchers, and students The SMSNA is open to clinicians, mental health professionals, researchers, and others who have interest in the promotion of sexual wellness
What does the SMSNA do? SMSNA promotes and advocates for the highest standards in: – Clinical management of sexual dysfunction – Research on sexual function and dysfunction – Education on sexual wellness at the individual and community level – Advocacy to promote sexual health for all persons
SMSNA Activities Provide a forum for exchange and discussion of ideas, thoughts, and concepts in sexual health – Annual Research Meeting – Annual Meeting at the American Urologic Association – Combined ISSM meeting every 10 th year Collaboration with other sexual health advocacy groups – Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) – Society for Scientific Study of Sex (SSSS) – Society for Sex Therapy and Reserarch (SSTAR) Patient education ( Research Grants for junior investigators
How can I get involved? SMSNA Director – – Phone: (910) – Mail PO Box 160 Holly Ridge, NC U.S.A.