Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality

Aims & Scope

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality (CJHS), published since 1992, is the scholarly, peer reviewed journal of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN).

The journal publishes articles from a variety of disciplines related to the study of human sexuality.

The journal prioritizes the publication of scholarship addressing the sexuality and sexual and reproductive health of Canadians.

However, articles from other countries are also welcomed.

CJHS publishes quantitative and qualitative research reports, literature reviews, theoretical essays, scholarly commentaries, historical essays, and letters to the editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.570

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10204

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	216

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Casual sexual relationships: Identifying definitions for one night stands, booty calls, fuck buddies, and friends with benefits

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Jocelyn J., Elke

• Perceived emotional and sexual satisfaction across sexual relationship contexts: Gender and sexual orientation differences and similarities

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Kristen P., Justin R., Helen E.

• Gender independent kids: A paradigm shift in approaches to gender non-conforming children

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Jake

• Is pornography use associated with anti-woman sexual aggression? Re-examining the Confluence Model with third variable considerations

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Jodie L., Taylor, William A.

• Can less be more? Comparing duration vs. frequency of sexual encounters in same-sex and mixed-sex relationships

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Karen L., Caroline F.

• Perks, problems, and the people who play: A qualitative exploration of dominant and submissive BDSM roles

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Ali, Angela

• Somewhere under the rainbow: Exploring the identities and experiences of trans persons

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Emma, Karen L., Caroline F., Shannon M.

• Sexual health information disparities between heterosexual and LGBTQ+ young adults: Implications for sexual health

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Maxime, Peggy J., Jessie I.

• Sexual well-being of older men and women

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Pablo, E. Sandra, Ronald

• Ontario parents' opinions and attitudes towards sexual health education in the schools

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Alexander, E. Sandra, Susan D., Terry P., Chris

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