International Journal of Sexual Health

Aims & Scope

As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights.

The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept.

Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.764

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7200

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	410

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, 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.

• Why Pleasure Matters: Its Global Relevance for Sexual Health, Sexual Rights and Wellbeing

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Jessie V., Esther, Itor, J. Dennis, Eszter, Anne, Eusebio, Eli

• Gender, Sexual Affect, and Motivations for Internet Pornography Use

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Bryant, Jae Woong

• Femininity Ideology and Sexual Health in Young Women: A focus on Sexual Knowledge, Embodiment, and Agency

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Nicola, L. Monique, Ann, Allison

• Adolescents’ Use of the Internet for Sex Education: A Thematic and Critical Review of the Literature

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Laura, Kristian

• Contact Reduces Transprejudice: A Study on Attitudes towards Transgenderism and Transgender Civil Rights in Hong Kong

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Mark E., Sam, Beverley

• In Pursuit of Pleasure: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Sexual Pleasure and Gender

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Ellen T. M., Verena, Marlene A., Rik H. W., Erick

• Effects of Testosterone Treatment and Chest Reconstruction Surgery on Mental Health and Sexuality in Female-To-Male Transgender People

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Samuel A., Colt

• Healthy Sexual Development: A Multidisciplinary Framework for Research

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Alan, Kath, Michael, Sue, John, Catharine, Ben

• Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of the Literature, Part 1: Sexual Function and its Difficulties

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Bente, Gert Martin, Cynthia A., Paul, Erick, Ingela Lundin, Ana, Aleksandar

• The Needs of Gender-Variant Children and Their Parents: A Parent Survey

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Elizabeth Anne, Gomathi, Lindy, Milton

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