Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, and Statements
Our bylaws establish the foundational governance structure required to ensure institutional continuity and the equitable representation of our diverse, international membership. Complementing this framework, our policies and statements translate the Society’s core values into clear procedural guidelines and principled positions on matters vital to our scientific community. Together, these documents provide a transparent roadmap for our collective work, sustaining an inclusive environment for scholarly exchange and professional stewardship.
Bylaws
Our bylaws serve as the operating manual and legal roadmap for the Society. They act as a contractual agreement between the organization and its members, ensuring that everyone understands how decisions are made and how the Society’s resources are managed.
Download the latest version of our bylaws:
Latest revision: November 2025
Policies and Procedures
Our policies and procedures provide a clear, ethical framework designed to support our members in their work. These guidelines ensure our Society remains a transparent and nurturing space where diverse perspectives are honored and our collective efforts can make a meaningful, lasting impact.
Fiduciary and Financial
Approved: November 2021
Personnel Committee
Latest revision: December 2023
Nominations and Elections
Approved: August 2022
Awards and Grants
Approved: November 2022
Our official statements reflect the Society’s commitment to providing a knowledgeable and compassionate voice on critical issues affecting the field of sexuality research. By grounding our positions in evidence and inclusivity, we aim to advocate for professional integrity and the well-being of the diverse populations our work touches.
Statements
Mission
We foster a diverse, inclusive, and interdisciplinary community where established and emerging scholars, practitioners, and organizations collaboratively cultivate, curate, and communicate sexuality science.
Vision
We envision communities in which sexuality science inspires justice, health and well-being, and pleasure.
Ethics
Recognizing the responsibilities of a professional organization to society, and in accordance with its own Mission Statement, The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality has adopted the following statement regarding professional ethics. This statement applies to all members, regardless of membership category, in their pursuit of professional activities:
All members of the Society are expected to abide by the ethical guidelines or codes of ethics of their respective disciplines, professional organizations, places of work, or educational institutions. Further, the Society strives to support the dignity of every person.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Approved: November 2021
Support for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Expansive Youth
Approved: November 2021
Values and Expectations
Revised: November 2024
Transgender Action Plan
Approved: November 2020