Established in 1994, our objective has been to promote, encourage, and support the highest standards of practice, research, education, and ethics in the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of human sexual function and dysfunction. Further, we provide a forum for the free exchange and discussion of new ideas, thoughts, and concepts in sexual medicine. Consisting of over 700 active members, our organization is composed of North American surgeons, physicians, mental health professionals, scientists, residents and medical students, all committed to sexual health.

The SMS seeks to identify existing and emerging issues in the field of human sexual function and dysfunction, provide accurate and credible information to medical professionals, develop standards and guidelines for SEXUAL MEDICINE research and practice, and produce educational program that bring leading-edge concepts of research, clinical practice, ethics, and politics to health care professionals interested in SEXUAL MEDICINE and related matters.