27th Congress of the 
World Association for Sexual Health
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
Monday 16 - Thursday 19 June 2025

ADVANCING SEXUAL HEALTH, RIGHTS, JUSTICE AND PLEASURE

EVERYONE    EVERYWHERE   EVERY TIME




The 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health was a resounding success!

The Congress took place at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Meanjin (Brisbane) from 16 - 19 June 2025.

Together we gained new insights, learnt from international speakers, and explore the latest advancements in Sexual Health and Rights. We welcomed international delegates from 52 different countries who engaged in a program that consisted of 100 sessions, over 250 speakers and 127 posters. We appreciate your contributions to our shared vision of advancing sexual health, rights, justice and pleasure for ALL.

View the 2025 Program here

The Scientific Program and Organising Committee would like to express their gratitude and thanks to all the presenters, chairpersons, attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and organisers who contributed to this Congress.

Congratulations to all award winners

Congress President Award:
Presenter: Katrina Marson, University of Sydney
Presentation: Keynote: Preventing sexual violence isn't good enough, but is it a good enough place to start?

Theme: Basic Science:
Presenter: Stefan Ueckert
Authors: Stefan Ückert, Karin Richter, Andreas Bannowsky,  Markus A. Kuczyk
Presentation: A re-evaluation of the expression and distribution of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in the human vagina using the Tyramide Signal Amplification (TSA) technique

Theme: Education: 
Presenter: Kathleen Chau
Authors: Le Mat M, Kabelka H, Al Lakis C, Chau K, Werner L, El Addouli Y, Kok M
Presentation: Adolescent and youth perceptions on sexuality education in LMICs

Theme: Social & Behavioral Sciences 
Presenter: Janet Ross
Presentation: Girl Talk: A qualitative study on how Sub-Saharan African women living in the United States learn about sex and pleasure

Theme: Sexual Medicine
Presenter: Alexandra Lipa
Authors: Alexandra Lipa, Sarah Maunsell, Cherie Bennett, Courtney Gibbs, Lona Brown, Sara Whitburn
Presentation: Implementation and evaluation of a learning framework to guide evidence-based and patient-centred contraceptive consultations

Theme: Public Health & Policies
Presenter: Nadia Morand
Presentation: Anti-Ableism and Sexual Health: fostering autonomy and self-determination for people with disabilities

Theme: Social & Behavioural
Presenter: Artemis C Guay
Authors: Jacques R, Guay AC, Pagé G.
Presentation: Navigating sexual and reproductive health services as a neurodivergent adult in Quebec (Canada): a qualitative study of obstacles and strategies

Theme: Clinical Sciences & Therapy
Presenter: Maxi Xie
Authors: Maxi Xie, Hailey Lin
Presentation: Behind Closed Doors: Navigating Love, Shame, Sex, and Healing in Chinese-Speaking Communities in Australia


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We acknowledge that the conference is being held the traditional lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people in Meanjin / Brisbane. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuing connection to land, water, and community and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. ASHM acknowledges Sovereignty in this country has never been ceded. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.