Resources
Links
After Cancer - Solutions for Sexual Health Founded by a cancer survivor, After Cancer provides resources, coaching services and workshops to discuss sexual dysfunction following cancer treatment.
All of Me (allofmeiowa.org) - Prioritizing Sexual Health in Cancer Care Funded by a grant through the Iowa Cancer Consortium, AllofMeIowa.org aims to close the communication gap and improve sexual healthcare after cancer.
American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) A not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization. Members include sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in relevant professional disciplines that share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.
American Cancer Society A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) As the premier organization for obstetricians and gynecologists and providers of women’s health care, ACOG provides the highest quality education worldwide, continuously improves health care for women through practice and research, and leads advocacy for women’s health care issues nationally and internationally.
American Sexual Health Association Source of reliable information on sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases/infections.
Cancer Care Free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
Cancer.Net Cancer.Net provides timely, comprehensive, oncologist-approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), with support from the Conquer Cancer Foundation. Cancer.Net brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer and those who care for and about them to help patients and families make informed health care decisions.
Cancer Support Community (CSC) An international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cancer Prevention and Control A component of the Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.
Center for Healthy Sex Center for Healthy Sex is a certified team of dedicated professionals specializing in sex addiction treatment and sex therapy. Their sex therapists have over 14 years of experience treating issues such as sexual dysfunction, porn addiction, love addiction, and sex addiction in Los Angeles, and provide both individual and couple therapy.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer A not for profit organization dedicated to funding research and training, and ensuring education and public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of 27 of the world's leading cancer centers, working together to develop treatment guidelines for most cancers, and dedicated to research that improves the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care.
North American Menopause Society (NAMS) North America’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging.
Prosayla.com Created and managed by a team of academics, researchers, clinicians, educators, and patient advocates, Prosayla is devoted to educating the public with accurate, up-to-date information about women's sexuality and sexual health. Prosayla is proudly supported by The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), a multidisciplinary, academic, and scientific organization established to promote research and exchange of knowledge in the field of female sexuality.
Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) An international community of professionals who have clinical and/or research interests in human sexual concerns. Its goals are to facilitate communication among clinicians who treat problems of sexual function, sexual identity, and reproductive life.
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) A non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1957 to encourage the rigorous systematic study of sexuality. Membership includes anthropologists, biologists, educators, historians, nurses, physicians, psychologists, sociologists, theologians, therapists, and many other disciplines.
Stupid Cancer A nonprofit organization that is the leader in young adult cancer advocacy. Their mission is to empower, support, and improve health outcomes for the young adult cancer community. They are host to CancerCon, the annual 4-day event that brings together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, nonprofit and health professionals for informational workshops, educational breakout sessions, group discussions, networking and social activities.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) A professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders. Its mission is to promote evidence based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy and respect in transgender health.