Journal of Sex Education and Therapy

Aims & Scope

Currently known as American Journal of Sexuality Education.

The American Journal of Sexuality Education speaks directly to the distinct, professional needs of sexuality educators and trainers.

This peer-reviewed journal provides sexuality educators and trainers with current research about sexuality education programming, best practices, sample lesson plans, reports on curriculum development and assessment, literature reviews, scholarly commentary, educational program reports, media reviews (books, videos, internet resources, and curricula), and letters to the editor.

The American Journal of Sexuality Education addresses a variety of sexuality topics and audiences, presenting up-to-date theory and practice, lessons, and evaluations.

Since sexuality encompasses so many different topics, content for the journal will always be diverse, including but certainly not limited to teaching about: pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, sexual coercion, healthy versus unhealthy relationships, sexual orientation and identity, sexual response, sexual decision-making, gender identity, and more.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• The PLISSIT Model: A Proposed Conceptual Scheme for the Behavioral Treatment of Sexual Problems

  Citation: 435

  Authors: Jack S.

• Romance in Cyberspace: Understanding Online Attraction

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Alvin, Leda

• Acquaintance Rape: The Influence of Alcohol, Fraternity Membership, and Sports Team Membership

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Mary Pat, Laurna

• Lust, Attraction, Attachment: Biology and Evolution of the Three Primary Emotion Systems for Mating, Reproduction, and Parenting

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Helen

• The Role of Masturbation in Marital and Sexual Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Female Masturbators and Nonmasturbators

  Citation: 65

  Authors: David Farley, Karen Elizabeth

• Motherhood and Female Sexuality Beyond One Year Postpartum: A Study of Military Wives

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Carol V., David Farley

• Sexual Risk Reduction and Anger Management Interventions for Incarcerated Male Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Interventions

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Janet S., Richard A., Lisa, Nanolla, Ted L.

• The Psychophysiological Assessment of Female Sexual Function

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Cindy M.

• Cognitive Distortions Among Child Sexual Offenders

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Larry, Harry

• Sex and the Net: Clinical Implications

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Sandra Risa