Editorial Board

Founders

D J Williams, Criminology, Idaho State University

Emily E. Prior, Sociology, Center for Positive Sexuality

Editor-in-Chief

Jeremy N. Thomas, Sociology, Idaho State University

Brandy Simula, Sociology, Georgia Institute of Technology (incoming Edtor-in-Chief)

Associate Editors

Brad Sagarin, Psychology, Northern Illinois University

Liam Wignall, Psychology, Bournemouth University

Shani Habibi, Psychology, Mount Saint Mary's University

Production Editors:

Karen Sabbah, California State University, Northridge

James R. Fleckenstein, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

Editorial Board:

Aleah Poncini, Didel Institute for Scientific Research and Development

Audrey R. Giles, Anthropology and Leisure Science, University of Ottawa

Breanne Fahs, Women and Gender Studies, Arizona State University

Daniel Copulsky, University of California Santa Cruz

Dave Holmes, Forensic Nursing, University of Ottawa

Jennifer A. Vencill, Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

John Edgar Browning, Savannah College of Art and Design

D. Joye Swan, Psychology, Woodbury University

Moshoula Capous-Desyllas, Sociology, California State University Northridge

Richard Sprott, Executive Director for the Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS)

R. Todd Hartle, Biology and Education, Irvine, California

William B. Strean, Leadership and Physical Education, University of Alberta

Zaedryn Rook, Writing and Editing, Oakland, California

Specialized Consultants:

Deneen L. Hernandez, FBI National Forensics Laboratory

Jay Wiseman, Author and Educator

Volume 7, Issue 1 Now Available!

Volume 7, Issue 1, May 2021

Negotiating opposition to positive sexuality research, practice, and education: Insights from personal reflection

DJ Williams

  • Brief Description: A very personal discussion about how conducting positive sexuality research is not always the easiest or most supported path for academics.
  • Keywords: positive sexuality, academic freedom, sex-negativity

 

It’s (probably) not about sex baby, but it is about you and me: A quasi-ethnographic exploration of consensual corporal punishment

Stuart Pinson

  • Brief Description: An exploration of consensual corporal punishment and how this practice may have some very important positive benefits.
  • Keywords: BDSM, corporal punishment, motivation, positive mental health

 

As many rules as necessary, as few as possible. The traps of deregulated sex positive spaces with a focus on gender inequality

Anna Mense

  • Brief Description: A philosophical insight into how positive sexuality is not just about promoting sex, but about how we connect with one another.
  • Keywords: positive sexuality, Eva Illouz, gender inequality

Call for Papers - Race and SexualityWe are seeking research focusing on the intersections of race and sexuality for a special issue coming next fall. We especially encourage submissions from BIPOC authors, disabled authors, graduate students, early career scholars, and authors working outside the academy.

Priority will be given to submissions received by September 1, 2021. Please read the Submission Guidelines for more information.

The Journal of Positive Sexuality

Aim and Scope: The Journal of Positive Sexuality is an online peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on all aspects of positive sexuality as described in the Center for Positive Sexuality purpose statement. The journal is multidisciplinary and is designed to be accessible and beneficial to a large and diverse readership, including academics, policymakers, clinicians, educators, and students. Specifically, positive sexuality acknowledges the importance of sexual diversity; the multitude of sexual identities, orientations, and practices; the need for open and safe communication and education concerning all aspects of sexuality; empowerment of sexual minorities; and collaboration to help resolve sexual problems within society. Sex positivity is consistent with the World Health Organization’s definition of sexual health.

If you have original, unpublished research that fits our Submission Guidelines, please submit your work. We’re always looking for new, cutting-edge ideas that support positive sexuality. All disciplines welcome.

Read our Submission Guidelines and submit your work! Submissions are taken year-round with no specific deadlines, unless specified for particular issues.

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