About the Journal

International Journal of Sexual Science is the official publication of the Federation of Sexual Health Associations aiming to advance the understanding of sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, grounded in a positive perspective on sexuality and sexual rights.

International Journal of Sexual Science is an international, online, open-access journal. The journal provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to explore and share insights on the biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of sexual health and behavior. It features double-blind peer-reviewed articles, editorials, and reviews, utilizing diverse methodologies such as quantitative and qualitative research, critical analyses, surveys, and case studies to explore this multifaceted concept.

The journal is published three times a year in April, August, and December. Special or supplementary issues may also be released.

The official language of the journal is English. No fees are charged at any stage of the submission, evaluation, or acceptance process. All content published in the International Journal of Sexual Science is freely available to readers worldwide, without any subscription fees or access restrictions. Authors retain the copyright of their published work without limitations.

All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY Attribution 4.0 International License, which allows users to distribute, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, provided proper attribution is given. This license also permits commercial use.

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1: April 2026
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Published: 2026-04-30

Original Research

  • Sexual Health Before and After Menopause: A Golombok Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Mediated Assessment

    Sevilay Zorlu , Recep Dursun, Oğuz Ergin, Yusuf Sivrioğlu, Selçuk Kırlı
    1-10
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33719/sexscij.2604.28
  • Patterns of Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Gaps in Integrated Care in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Two-Year Retrospective Study from Southeast Nigeria

    Chibuzor Okorocha, Emmanuel Yakubu, Confidence Amarachi Okorocha, Osagie Noze-Otote, Victor Nwoba, Lilian Okafor, Patrick Ashinze
    11-19
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33719/sexscij.2604.29
  • Impact of Cataract Surgery on Sexual Quality of Life in Women: A Prospective Study Using the Sexual Quality of Life–Female

    İdris Sarıkaya, Tunahan Akyol, Gizem Kavas Akyol
    20-25
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33719/sexscij.2604.33
  • Investigation of the Relationships Between Physical Activity Levels and Sexual Response During Pregnancy

    Hatice Durmuş, Gülbala Gülören, Serap Özgül, Mehmet Sinan Beksaç, Türkan Akbayrak
    26-32
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33719/sexscij.2604.35

Review Article

  • Health Discrimination Against LGBT+ Individuals and Arts-Based Approaches: A Systematic Review

    Willian Roger Dullius, Carolina Araujo Londero, Laura Betina Lucca da Silva, Thuane Souza de Oliveira, Cristianne Maria Famer Rocha
    33-48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33719/sexscij.2604.27
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