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If you are a researcher and would like your study added to this page, simply complete this form. Please note that only IRB-approved studies are eligible for inclusion.
Have you ever wanted to take part in a sex study? Here’s your chance! This page is updated regularly with calls for participation from sex scientists across the globe. Feel free to participate in as many studies as you would like. However, please be sure to review the eligibility criteria first to ensure that you’re a good fit for a given study before signing up. Thanks for contributing to the science of sex!
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Would you like to add your study to this page? Just complete the form below. You will need to supply the title and weblink/contact information for your study, a sentence about the selection criteria, and a sentence or two describing what will be asked of participants. You will also need to provide the anticipated end date for data collection, as well as confirm that your study has been approved by an IRB or ethics committee.
This research seeks to understand how men who have sex with men embody and voice sexual authenticity or sexual shame. Participants will be asked to complete a brief screening phone call (approx. 10 minutes) with the researcher, followed by a 60-minute virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. Interview topics will include questions about experiences of sexual shame, sexual authenticity, homophobia, and experiences of sexuality with peer groups, friends, family, and cultural/religious groups. Participants are eligible if they are: a gay/bisexual/heterosexual man who has, in the past or present, had consensual sex with men, at least 19 years old, and living in Canada. If interested in participating, please email David Jennings at: djennings@adler.edu [Added Dec 16, 2024]
This study investigates people’s reactions toward a friend’s mental health disclosure and whether attitudes differ based on what the friend tells them. In this short, anonymous online study, you will first answer some demographic questions (e.g., age, gender) and will then be presented with a short scenario about a friend disclosing their current mental health struggles. After reading the scenario, you will be asked to answer a series of questions about your thoughts and feelings toward your friend, followed by more questions about yourself. The study will take approximately 20 minutes and participants may enter into a drawing for one-of-four $25 Amazon gift cards. Participants are eligible if they are: 18 years of age or older. [Added Dec 10, 2024]
Researchers are investigating sexual communication between gay men in consensually nonmonogamous relationships. Participation will involve two Zoom interviews as a couple: an initial 90-minute interview and a 15-30-minute follow-up interview. Click the link below to learn more about the study. To be eligible to participate, you must be: 18 years of age or older, self-identify most closely as a gay male, be married or cohabitating with your partner in a consensually nonmonogamous relationship (any style), and live in the US. [Added Dec 5, 2024]
This is a study on perceptions of relational attitudes and factors that influence these perceptions. Researchers are looking to recruit participants, of any gender identity and sexual orientation, to complete a confidential online survey consisting of a series of questions about yourself and perceptions of people’s relational attitudes. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes. Participants are eligible if they are 18 years of age or older and fluent in English. [Added March 27, 2024]
Researchers are investigating how accurate (or inaccurate) each sex is at guessing the sexual desires of the other sex. Participants are eligible if they are: 18 years of age or older and fluent in English. You may be of any sex or gender and of any sexuality to take part. [Added April 25, 2023]
If you are a researcher and would like your study added to this page, simply complete this form. Please note that only IRB-approved studies are eligible for inclusion.