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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.
Researchers at George Mason University to better understand how mental health professionals perceive their competence and comfort when addressing a range of client concerns—including, but not limited to, topics related to sex and sexuality in therapy. The study also examines how training, licensure, and specialization relate to clinical confidence and comfort.
This survey is open to licensed and pre-licensed professionals across all mental health disciplines. You do not need to specialize in sexuality to participate—your perspective is valuable regardless of your area of focus.
The survey is anonymous, takes approximately 10–15 minutes, and is IRB-approved [IRB #00000518].
[Added June 19, 2025]
This study focuses on health providers’ perceptions of their clients’ experiences of recreational substance (like alcohol, cannabis, or other recreational drugs) involved sexual activity. Our purpose is to collect general information about health providers’ perceptions of client experiences and motivations for use of alcohol or other recreational substances with sexual activity. Data from this study will help us to better understand recreational substance use trajectories. Further, future studies on this topic may help doctors and researchers better help women who may engage in a maladaptive use of recreational substances with sex.
To participate, you must be 18 years or older and work in any of the following health professions: Gynecologist, Endocrinologist, Urologist, Sex Therapist, Therapist/Counselor. Clinical Psychologist, Physical Therapist, Family Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Basic Scientist, Clinical Researcher, Patient Advocate, Sex Educator, Medical Student, or Student/Trainee in the above fields. [Added May 29, 2025]
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete an online survey that includes questionnaires and open-ended questions about relationship and partner doubts and your sexual well-being. The survey will take approximately 45 minutes.
To participate, you and your partner:
(1) Must be 18 years or older and have been in a romantic relationship for at least one year.
(2) You and/or your partner experience persistent and distressing doubts about your relationship or report ROCD symptoms.
(3) Couples of all gender/sex identities and sexual orientations are encouraged to participate.
Note: Additional criteria may apply. [Added May 25, 2025]
Researchers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University are recruiting for a 30-minute study examining people’s feelings about their sex lives and social beliefs.
We know there is a wide range of values and opinions contributing to reasons why people do, and do not, engage in sexual activity, and your participation will help us understand how these values and opinions shape behaviour. If you participate in this study, you will first answer some questions about yourself (i.e., demographic questions) on the survey platform Qualtrics. You will then be asked to answer questions regarding your personal beliefs about sex and sexuality, satisfaction with your sex life, and social beliefs around sex and sexuality.
To take part in the study, participants must be over 16 years of age.
The Kinsey Institute and Womanizer are conducting a 3-month study to examine the relationship between masturbation, sex toy use, sexual function, and wellbeing. Participants will complete a series of questionnaires on their self-pleasure practices during the course of the study.
For taking part in this research, participants will receive a total of $200 in gift cards and a free vibrator.
To take part in the study, participants must meet the following criteria:
[Added April 17, 2025]
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.