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 10th 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 (www.sexhealthmatters.org) • Research Grants for junior investigators

How can I get involved?

• www.smsna.org• SMSNA Director– E-mail: info@smsna.org– Phone: (910) 667 2457 – Mail

PO Box 160Holly Ridge, NC 28445U.S.A.