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610-443-3100 (Regular EST Business Hours)

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Leo Wilton, PhD, MPH (he/him/his)

Professor

State University of New York at Binghamton

Department of Human Development

Leo Wilton, Ph.D., MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Human Development at the State University of New York at Binghamton. His research interests include health disparities and inequities (HIV prevention and care); Black psychological development and mental health; critical community-based participatory research; and mixed- and multi-methods research. His scholarly research on the HIV epidemic focuses on the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality as situated in macro- and micro-level inequalities in African and African Diaspora communities. His scholarly research program explores how intersectional inequalities provide a praxis framework for developing culturally-congruent HIV prevention and care interventions for communities of color. He has served as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator on several National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research studies.

Cristóbal Calvillo Martinez, PhD

Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

College of Public Health

Dr. Cristóbal Calvillo is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health, where he focuses on advancing sexual health research in the South, specifically in Arkansas. His extensive international academic background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Granada (Spain), a master’s in Sexology from the University of Almería (Spain), and a Psychology degree from the University of Monterrey (Mexico). His multidisciplinary expertise allows him to bring unique insights into human sexuality and psychology.

During his doctoral studies at the Laboratory of Human Sexuality at the University of Granada (LabSex UGR), Dr. Calvillo led groundbreaking research exploring the complexities of sexual satisfaction and attachment in same-sex couples, including predictive models of sexual satisfaction and experiments using genital plethysmography to study sexual arousal. His contributions also include the development and validation of multidimensional assessments of sexual satisfaction tailored for Hispanic and Spanish same-sex adults, marking a significant contribution to the field.

Dr. Calvillo has authored numerous publications in high-impact indexed journals and presented his research at national and international conferences. Notably, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award in 2017. Beyond his research, he actively engages in the academic community as a guest editor for a Special Issue in Healthcare. He also serves on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Sociology and Psychology, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in sexuality studies.

In his current role at UAMS, Dr. Calvillo is in his third year of research focused on understanding the factors that impact sexual health within the Arkansan population, emphasizing health disparities and infection disease prevention. His dedication to community engagement and public health drives his work, as he aims to produce impactful research that informs interventions and policies benefiting LGBTQ+ sexual health.

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Conference Registration

Conference Registration Rates (member/non-member): If you are interested in registering for the conference at the member rate, you MUST process and complete the payment for your membership BEFORE you register.

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Financial Assistance Programs: Financial assistance is available to offset registration. Before you register, go to the Financial Assistance Programs section for more information. If you submit an application for financial assistance, please do not register for the conference until you receive a response about your application.

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Presenter Registration Deadline: Friday August 15th 2025 If you fail to register by this date, we will have to remove your presentation from the conference and program.

Contact the office if you have extenuating circumstances or need an extension.

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Continuing Education Registration (additional fee): There is an additional fee to earn continuing education credit hours (CECH) during the conference. See rates and registration link below.

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Special Instructions for Non-Member Student Registrants: If you have registered as a STUDENT, you must complete the conference student status form (below) within one week of registering.

2025 Conference Non Member Student Status

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SSSS Code of Conduct: Since you will be asked to accept the SSSS Code of Conduct during the registration process, please read the statement (starting on page 3), prior to registering for the conference.

Statement of Values & Expectations

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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Please note: You save money by purchasing a SSSS membership & registering as a member! You must process the membership in full before you register for the conference.

All amounts below are in USD.

What is included with In-Person Registration?

Preliminary Schedule - from Wednesday 11/12/2025 at 5pm until Sunday 11/16/2025 at 10:00am - is included with your registration.
Over 200 presentations - Plenaries, CE, Symposia/CE, Oral, Briefs, and Posters
Additional fee for those who are interested in earning continuing education credit hours (see additional information below).
Many opportunities to network, catch up with friends and colleagues and make new connections in the field.
Access to the mobile/web app so you can plan your schedule in advance.

On or Before August 15th, 2025:

SSSS Member

$555 Professional

$355 Student

Non-Member

$795 Professional

$475 Student

From August 16th to November 1st

SSSS Member

$625 Professional

$425 Student

Non-Member

$865 Professional

$545 Student

November 2nd to November 12th (All Registrants)

SSSS Member and Non-Member / Professional and Student

$900

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CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) REGISTRATION:

If you are attending the CE workshops/sessions to earn CE credit hours (CECH) and to receive a certificate, there is an additional fee.

The CE workshops/sessions are open to all attendees. If you need to earn CE credit hours (CECH), please see additional information above. You can register for CEs during the general conference registration process.

All amounts below are in USD.

SSSS Member

$49

Non-Member

$69

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PRINTED COPY OF OFFICIAL PROGRAM:

All conference registrants will have access to the mobile/web app, which will include all information for the conference and a PDF version of the Official Program. If you would like a printed copy of the Official Program, there will be an additional fee of $10.00.

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CANCELLATION POLICY (In-Person Registration):

All 2025SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email is received on or before August 15, 2025 your full in-person registration will be refunded. If the email is received between August 15th, 2025 and November 1, 2025, your in-person registration will be refunded minus a $100.00 (USD) administrative fee. There will be no refunds as of November 2, 2025. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, phone number, reason for cancellation, the name/email address of the credit card that was used when purchasing your registration, and a statement from you with a request to remove your presentation from the Annual Conference Program. Please include presentation title and co-authors (if applicable) in the email. If SSSS must cancel or relocate the 2025 Annual Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to all registrants with details and refund options.

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Hotel Registration

The Sonesta - Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

1800 Market Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

USA

Please plan to stay at the host hotel and support SSSS! Your room nights will only go towards the room block if you reserve your room directly through the link that SSSS provides (link below). Reservations made by a third-party hotel booking site and/or accommodations made off-site will not be at the prices listed below. Thank you so much for your participation and support!

The group rate(s), plus taxes and fees, is available to SSSS attendees from Tuesday 11/12/2025 until Sunday 11/16/2025.

All reservations must be made via the link below or by calling the hotel directly at 215.561.7500

Reservations for rooms accessible to guests with disabilities can be made via request to the hotel.

To modify your reservation, call the hotel directly.

Room Rates*

Run of House King or Run of House Queen/Queen

$209.00+ USD** Single Rate

$209.00+ USD** Double Rate

*Reservations must be made on or before Monday, October 20, 2025. While there might be rooms left, there are no more at the rate above. Contact hotel to reserve accommodation.

*Limited availability at the rates above. Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

**Taxes, Fees, and Services are not included.

Sun-Thurs: $56.00 per night

Fri-Sat: $52.00 per night

Parking rates subject to change.

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Registrant, Presenter & Presentation Information

Presenter Registration Deadline – Friday August 16th, 2025

Visit:

2025 Presenter Information

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Financial Assistance Programs

SSSS Family Support Financial Assistance Program

The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) is a “professional family” to many in the sexual science community. The Family Support Program provides an opportunity for SSSS to support "your family" so you can attend the conference in person.

The support is not intended for routine childcare, routine long-term care, or routine care due to disability, but is focused on both professionals and students who will incur additional expenses while attending the conference for childcare, eldercare, and/or care due to disability (for yourself and/or for a family member).

If you are eligible and would like to be considered to receive financial assistance to offset the cost of registration, we invite you to apply to the SSSS Family Support Financial Assistance Program.

The number of people assistance will be provided for is limited.

There is a limit of one SSSS scholarship/award/grant per individual, per year.

Submit your application today! Application Deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025

Family Support Application

Please do not register for the conference until you receive a response about your application.

Equity and Justice in Sexuality Research Financial Assistance Program

If you identify as a member of the Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color community (BIPOC; e.g., Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latina/e/o, Middle Eastern of North African) and would like to be considered to receive financial assistance to offset the cost of registration, we invite you to apply to the Equity and Justice in Sexuality Research Financial Assistance Program.

The amount, number, and type of assistance provided is dependent upon funding.

There is a limit of one SSSS scholarship/award/grant per individual, per year.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025

Equity & Justice in Sexuality Research Application

Please do not register for the conference until you receive a response about your application.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in becoming a #SSSS2025 Sponsor?

Visit:

Sponsorship 2025

FAQs

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When & Where

The SSSS 2025 Annual Conference will be held at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square (Philadelphia, PA USA) from November 12-16, 2025.

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Special Services & Accommodations

SSSS is committed to individuals who require special services per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations in order to participate in the conference, please inform SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org.

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Registration

Am I eligible for the member rate?

Anyone with a current 2025 SSSS membership will receive the member registration rate. If you have any questions about your membership, contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org.

Do co-authors have to register?

Anyone attending/presenting at the conference must register.

How do I earn CEs?

The CE registration link will be found on this page -- sexscience.org/conference2025. Choose "conference registration" and scroll down until you see the button to register for the general conference. The CE registration is included in that process.

I'm receiving an award, so my partner wants to attend the Awards Ceremony. Can we pay for only that event?
Contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org for more information.

If I am a presenter, do I have to register? Is there a special rate?

Yes, all presenters must register by the presenter registration deadline. We do not offer presenter rates, but we do offer member rates and an early rate. Refer to the "Conference Registration" section for more information.

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'Cancellation Policy (in-person & virtual)

Cancellation Policy (in-person & virtual)

What is the cancellation policy for the in-person conference?

All 2025 SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email is received on or before October 13, 2025, your full registration will be refunded. If the email is received between October 14 and November 3, 2025, your in-person registration will be refunded minus a $100.00 (USD) administrative fee. There will be no refunds as of November 4, 2025. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, phone number, reason for cancellation, the name/email address of the credit card that was used when purchasing your registration, and a statement from you with a request to remove your presentation from the Annual Conference Program. Please include presentation title and co-authors (if applicable) in the email. If SSSS must cancel or relocate the 2025 Annual Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to all registrants with details and refund options.

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Sessions & Workshops

Can I see what sessions will be offered before I arrive?
All registrants will receive access to the web/mobile app a few days before the conference with the schedule of presentations.

How do I get the AV equipment I will need?
The breakout rooms during the concurrent sessions will be equipped with a projector, PC laptop and screen.

Are there any requirements for presentations?
All presentations must include a "Conflict of Interest" statement on their slide/poster. If there is no conflict of interest, please list "N/A" on the slide/poster.

I am presenting an oral presentation, Symposium/CE, and/or a CE workshop. How should I prepare my slides for presentation?
All presenters are asked to bring their slides on a USB Flash Drive for their presentation. This allows for easy flow between presentations and to ensure there are no disruptions with presentations and/or WIFI.

I am presenting a poster. What is the size for the posters?
The space allotted for each poster is 3.5' (width ) x 4' (height). Please plan accordingly.

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Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Can I attend the CE sessions if I didn't register for CE?
The CE workshops are open to all conference registrants, but CE registrants will have priority if the maximum room capacity is reached.

If a participant is interested in earning CECH and plans to receive a certificate for the CE workshops/sessions they attended, pre-registration is required (at additional cost). You MUST sign the in room sheet to receive your credits. Please allow time after the conference to receive your certificate.

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Travel, Transportation & Visas

I am an international participant and need a letter of invitation before I can receive my visa. What is the process?
Send the information you need to SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org. If you are presenting during the conference, the request will need to be sent to SSSS as soon as you receive your presentation acceptance email to ensure your conference registration is processed before the presenter registration deadline. Refer to the "Conference Registration" section for the presenter deadline.

Please allow 5 business days for the letter to be produced.

When should I book my flight?
We recommend booking your flight as soon as possible. We highly recommend purchasing flight insurance. If the conference moves to virtual or relocates because of unforeseen circumstances, SSSS is not responsible for flight cancellation fees. When planning your travel, arrive early on Thursday and depart later on Sunday to allow time to attend the plenary sessions. Students and first-time attendees also have an opportunity to meet SSSS leaders on Thursday before the opening plenary.

How can I get from the airport to the hotel?
Refer to the hotel website for more information.

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Host Hotel

Where is the conference hotel?
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hotel Website

What are the room rates for the conference hotel?
See the "Hotel Information" section above for rates when the registration opens to participate in the SSSS Conference room block.
Check back for updates!

How can I reserve a room? How long can I get the group reservation rate?
See the "Hotel Information" section above for information when it opens.
The rooms available at the conference rates will be limited. They are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

What dates are covered at the group reservation rate?
Rates will be available from three days prior to the conference, and three days after the conference, subject to availability.

What is the parking rate at the hotel?
See the "hotel registration" section for prices. They are subject to change, so for the most up to date information refer to the hotel website for more information.