Journal of Sex Research
Overview
The Journal of Sex Research is a leading scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the understanding of human sexuality. It features interdisciplinary research, theoretical discussions, and empirical studies exploring various aspects of sexual behavior, attitudes, and relationships. With a focus on rigorous scientific inquiry, this journal provides valuable insights into the complexities of human sexuality and its impact on individuals and society.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Sex Res
Publisher
Routledge
Start
1965
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six no. a year, 2009-
p-ISSN
0022-4499
e-ISSN
1559-8519
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialties
Science
Reproductive Medicine
Social Sciences
Reproductive Medicine
Social Sciences
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1858
132
SJR / Ranks: 3075
1137
CiteScore / Ranks: 2750
7.20
Recent Articles
1.
Scull T, Stump K, Evans-Paulson R, Dodson C, Schoemann A
J Sex Res
. 2025 Mar;
:1-14.
PMID: 40088193
While sex education has been linked to adolescent health, few studies have examined how comprehensiveness of school-based sex education may promote young adult sexual wellbeing. The current study used latent...
2.
Jozkowski K, Marcantonio T
J Sex Res
. 2025 Mar;
:1-15.
PMID: 40072235
Sexual consent is a foundational aspect of sexual encounters as it distinguishes sexual assault from consensual sex. Despite alcohol-involved sexual assault being a serious public health issue, many college students...
3.
Teran M, Phan P, Le T
J Sex Res
. 2025 Mar;
:1-12.
PMID: 40072234
Latinx sexual minority men (SMM) living in the U.S. endure intersectional oppression which has been linked to their engagement in sexual risk behaviors, increasing their risk for adverse outcomes such...
4.
Gagne A, Achim J, Peloquin K, Brault-Labbe A, Gosselin P, Lafontaine M, et al.
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-13.
PMID: 40009715
New parent couples often experience fluctuations in postpartum sexual satisfaction, with body image concerns being a significant factor. While these concerns are linked to decreased sexual satisfaction, potential protective factors...
5.
Scull M
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-18.
PMID: 39992869
There has been increased interest in sugar relationships among academics over the last decade. Given the concern that these relationships can be disempowering and exploitative, there has also been a...
6.
Brasileiro J, Widman L, Norwalk K, Desmarais S, Wechsberg W, Seebaluck K, et al.
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-15.
PMID: 39976371
Access to sexual health education is critical for the wellbeing of youth in out-of-home care. HEART (Health Education and Relationship Training) is an online, evidence-based sexual health program that may...
7.
Wright P, Gruszczynski M, Woodworth B
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-5.
PMID: 39945610
Media effects research has exploded across the social and behavioral sciences in recent years. Flagship psychology, sociology, political science, public health, and medical journals now regularly feature media effects scholarship,...
8.
Hong C, Brandenburg D, Pushpanadh S, Bermoy K
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-13.
PMID: 39945606
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread disruptions in various aspects of life, including sexual well-being and satisfaction, with sexual minority men (SMM) facing unique challenges. Understanding the impact of...
9.
Marcantonio T, Jozkowski K
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-15.
PMID: 39945600
College students frequently combine alcohol and sexual activity, often perceiving these encounters as consensual. However, alcohol use is also a significant risk factor for sexual assault. Recognizing that alcohol is...
10.
Knowles K, Hammond M
J Sex Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-13.
PMID: 39945596
People disclose many aspects of their sexuality to close partners, such as their sexual attitudes, history, and behaviors, which is established to be beneficial for their own and their relationship...