SSTAR 43rd Annual Meeting
Sexuality and Life Transitions: Navigating Changes and Promoting Sexual Well-being
April 19-22, 2018
SSTAR meetings are devoted to understanding and treating sexual disorders within cultural context such as sexual dysfunctions, gender and sexual orientation challenges, and paraphilias. Take advantage of this remarkable opportunity to hear from top notch speakers and network with professionals in your field at the SSTAR 2018 Annual Meeting! The SSTAR Annual Meeting, April 19-22, 2018, offers members and non-members the opportunity to share ideas and learn from one another. Registration is now open!
Program
This meeting is open to all professionals interested in the topic of sexuality. Attendees need not be SSTAR members or specialists in sexual health. Make plans to participate in the cutting edge scientific program! Download the program brochure or view more information on the SSTAR website, www.sstarnet.org.
The program is approved for you to receive up to 22 credits from ACOG, AASECT, APA, NYSED and/or NASW (application pending approval).
Confirmed Speakers
- Terri Conley: Leading expert in consensual non-monogamy
- Emily Nagoski: Winner of the 2017 SSTAR Consumer Book Award
- Elizabeth Grill: Discussing infertility and sexuality
- Emily Impett: Promoting sexual desire and satisfaction in long-term relationships
- Laura Kipnis: Author of "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus"
- Dan Watter, Tuuli Kukkonen, Nancy Gambescia, and Eli Coleman are among many other exciting speakers!
Program Highlights
- A full day workshop of general clinicians reviewing novel research and clinical approaches relevant to sexual disorders and gender dysphoria
- Specialized, advanced and clinical training workshops on (1) Sexuality and Cancer, (2) Integrative Approaches to Sex Therapy, and (3) Evidence-Based Practical Strategies
- Highly anticipated and top quality poster session of current sex research
- Peer-reviewed talks by sexuality experts on a wide variety of topics reflecting the latest research and evidence based clinical practice
Registration
We encourage you to register now! Click here to register directly online. Please note, a late fee of $50 per session, across all registrant types, goes into effect March 16, 2018.
Hotel
The 2018 SSTAR Annual Meeting will be held at The Westin Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The Westin Philadelphia is conveniently located in Philadelphia's City Center. Great shops, award winning restaurants, and historic attractions are all in walking distance. See more at: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin
A block of rooms with a special group rate has been reserved for SSTAR meeting attendees at the Single/Double Room rate of $199 USD. Please inform reservations that you are a SSTAR meeting attendee to receive this special rate. The room block will be released on Friday, March 16, 2018, so please make your reservation early. After that day, room reservations are subject to availability and prices may go up.
To reserve your hotel room now online, click here. Or you can make a reservation by calling the Westin Philadelphia at (215) 563-1600.
NEW - Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Support SSTAR’s mission to foster clinical sexuality practice and research and gain exposure to over two hundred attendees. Click here to view the exciting sponsorship opportunities. Please note, they are limited in availability and secured on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!
