The ISSWSH Membership fees are divided into three categories which are based on the World Bank Country Classification.
Please click here for more information about the World Bank Country Classification.
IMPORTANT: ALL ISSWSH membership applications must be accompanied with your most recent/up-to-date resume/CV (preferrable in Word or PDF format). Please send your resume/CV (and any other documenation noted below, depending on the category you are applying for) to
| Categories | Application Fee/Annual Dues |
| Active Physician Membership Individuals who are practicing physicians. |
USD 275.00 |
| Active Non-Physician Membership Individuals who are practicing therapists, basic researchers working in sexual health and related fields and other healthcare professionals such as, but not restricted to, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, healthcare professionals in training and other healthcare students. |
USD 150.00 |
| Affiliated Membership Individuals working in business, industries and other commercial entities affiliated with female sexual medicine and psychology. |
USD 400.00 |
| Early Career Professional (Physician) Individuals who graduated from undergraduate, graduate, or residency training at a school of medicine within the past 2 years. Application for and annual renewal of Early Career Professional Membership must be accompanied by a copy of the most recent diploma. Please send PDF copy of diploma to |
USD 150.00 |
| Early Career Professional (non-physician) Individuals who graduated from undergraduate, graduate, or residency training at a school of medicine, psychology, nursing, mental health, social work, sociology, human sexuality, physical therapy, or other field related to the practice and/or research of women’s sexual health within the past 2 years. Application for and annual renewal of Early Career Professional Membership must be accompanied by a copy of the most recent diploma. Please send PDF copy of diploma to |
USD 100.00 |
| Student / Resident / Training Fellow Individuals who are currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or residency training at a school of medicine, psychology, nursing, mental health, social work, sociology, human sexuality, physical therapy, or other field related to the practice and/or research of women’s sexual health. Application for and annual renewal of student/resident membership must be accompanied by proof of current matriculation, preferrably on the institution's letterhead. Please send this documentation, along with your expected graduation/completion date to |
Fee Waived |
| Advocate Membership Individuals with a special interest in women's sexual health advocacy, such as patient advocates, support group leaders, and fundraisers whose missions are consistent with that of the ISSWSH. |
USD 150.00 |
ISSWSH membership runs on a calendar year basis and is effective January 1 through December 31. Dues are NOT prorated.
ISSWSH members may opt in for ISSM membership as an affiliate society for an additional $125 (category A country) or $90 (category B country).
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If you have questions about the member benefits, member categories, or the application, please contact the ISSWSH office at +1 (952) 683 9025 or email us at