Resources for Educators

Scholarly and pedagogical resources for sexuality educators, trainers, and faculty who teach human sexuality

This repository is being intentionally developed as a scholarly and pedagogical resource hub for sexuality educators, trainers, and faculty who teach human sexuality, sexual health, counseling, public health, and related disciplines.

It brings together foundational and emerging research, peer-reviewed journals, and interdisciplinary scholarship to support evidence-based, sex-positive, and inclusive sexuality education across academic and professional training settings.

Core Sexual Health & Sexuality Research Journals

Journal of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness

A peer-reviewed journal seeking to promote sexual wellness in the clients and communities counselors serve through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. Official journal of ACSSW.

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Journal of Sex Research

A multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the dissemination of research about human sexuality.

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Archives of Sexual Behavior

An interdisciplinary research journal devoted to the publication of articles on sex research, the study of sex and gender, and sexual and gender diversity.

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Sexual and Relationship Therapy

An international journal publishing original research and clinical case material about sexual, marital, and couple therapy.

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International Journal of Sexual Health

Publishes peer-reviewed scholarly articles on issues related to human sexuality and healthy sexual functioning worldwide.

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Sexuality Research and Social Policy

A multidisciplinary journal that advances knowledge about sexuality from perspectives including anthropology, biology, sociology, and public health.

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

An interdisciplinary journal providing a forum for the publication of original research and clinical case studies about sexual function, dysfunction, and therapy.

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Public Health & Medical Sexual Health Journals

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Official publication of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, providing the latest developments in the field.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (BMJ)

A well-respected journal covering research and clinical practice in sexual health, genitourinary medicine, HIV, and AIDS.

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AIDS and Behavior

Publishes original research on the prevention of HIV infection and AIDS-risk behaviors.

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Journal of Adolescent Health

A multidisciplinary scientific journal dedicated to improving the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults.

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American Journal of Sexuality Education

Publishes research related to school and community-based sexuality education programs.

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International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Guttmacher Institute's peer-reviewed journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide.

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Behavioral, Psychological & Developmental Journals

Journal of Adolescent Research

A multidisciplinary journal publishing original articles on the latest theory and research about adolescent development.

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Psychology of Women Quarterly

A feminist, scientific, peer-reviewed journal publishing empirical research and review articles.

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Journal of Marriage and Family

The leading research journal in family studies, publishing original theory, research, and interpretations of family processes.

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Health Education & Behavior

The official journal of the Society for Public Health Education, publishing empirical research and policy analyses.

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Journal of Health Psychology

An interdisciplinary journal focusing on the psychological aspects of health and illness.

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Specialty & Intersectional Sexuality Journals

Culture, Health & Sexuality

An international journal publishing research that contributes to understanding the relationships between culture, health, and sexuality.

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Sex Roles

A journal of research examining gender in the context of psychological, social, cultural, and biological processes.

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Sexuality & Disability

An international journal devoted to exploring the field of sexuality and disability from a global perspective.

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LGBT Health

The premier journal dedicated to the health and well-being of sexual and gender minority populations.

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Transgender Health

A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of transgender and gender diverse individuals.

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