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Sexual Medicine Reviews

Sexual Medicine Reviews is an Oxford Academic journal affiliated with the International Society for Sexual Medicine that publishes review-focused content in sexual medicine and sexual health. The journal is available in print and online and offers both subscription access and Open Access publishing options.

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Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 2050-0513
eISSN 2050-0521
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Institutional online-only subscription for Sexual Medicine Reviews & The Journal of Sexual Medicine: £2271.00 / $2839.00 / €2556.00.

Submission Instructions

Sexual Medicine Reviews accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for review articles. Abstract must not exceed 400 words. Abstract must be structured using the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstract headings must be Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 4 to 10 keywords or short phrases using MeSH terms whenever possible.
References Review articles may include a maximum of 100 references, with more accepted if justified. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of citation rather than alphabetically, and list all authors unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 should be followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Review articles may include a maximum of 7 tables and figures in total. Each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and each figure must be submitted as a separate individual image file with titles, legends, and captions included in the manuscript file. Tables must be editable and not embedded as images, and all images must include alt text in the manuscript directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 500 words. Letters to the Editor must concern a manuscript previously published by the journal and, if referring to a published article, must be received within four months of that article’s publication. Letters to the Editor must include 4 to 10 keywords or short phrases, using MeSH terms whenever possible.
References Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 5 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited and listed sequentially in order of citation rather than alphabetically, and list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 should be followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 1 table or figure in total. Each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and each figure must be submitted as a separate individual image file with its title, legend, or caption included in the manuscript file. Tables must be editable and not image files.
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Expert Opinion

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,200 words. Manuscript must use narrative text only and must not use structured headings. Manuscript file must include 4 to 10 keywords and de-identified conflicts of interest and funding statements.
References References are limited to a maximum of 4. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of citation, use NLM journal abbreviations, and list all authors unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 authors are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included only as supplementary materials and must be referred to in the text as supplemental material such as Figure S1 or Table S1. Tables must be submitted as separate editable files, and figure titles, legends, and captions must be included in the manuscript file.
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Editorial

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Editorials have a maximum length of 1,000 words. The manuscript should include 4 to 10 keywords or short phrases, preferably using MeSH terms.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered sequentially in order of citation rather than alphabetically, with all author names listed unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 should be followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and each figure must be submitted as a separate image file with titles, legends, and captions included in the manuscript file. Tables must be editable and not image files, and all images must include alt text directly under the relevant figure legend in the manuscript file.
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Recent Publications

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, web-based counseling, and online/digital psychoeducation for male sexual dysfunction: a systematic review

Arya Srisadono, Muhammad Adamas, Cennikon Pakpahan, Camil C Branco

10.1093/sxmrev/qeag020
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Clitoral reconstructive surgery in patients with vulvar (pre)malignancies: what can we learn from female genital mutilation/cutting? A scoping review

Guus Veldmate, Renée M F Ebisch, Karlijn Cornel, Tim Nijhuis, Joanne A de Hullu, Mieke L G ten Eikelder

10.1093/sxmrev/qeag026
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Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sedrick Bukyana, Paul Clement Fillie, Jackson Kakooza, Catherine R Lewis, Enock Mukiibi, Prosper Akankwasa, Mumbere V Bienfait, John Turyagumanawe, Eunice Inomu, Ahmed Kiswezi Kazigo, Eltahir Ahmed Eltahir, Irene Kimala Guweddeko, Theoneste Hakizimana, Abraha Demoz, Emeka Godson Anyanwu, Joshua Muhumuza, Micheal Mugenyi

10.1093/sxmrev/qeag029
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Toward a biopsychosocial tipping point framework: insights from sexual medicine

Michael A Perelman

10.1093/sxmrev/qeag034
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Correction to: Erectile dysfunction in patients with Peyronie’s disease treated with different grafts: a systematic review

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10.1093/sxmrev/qeag035
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The Version of Record publishes on Advance Access after copyediting and review of the final proof, then is later published into an issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for disclosure of related or similar preprints, dissertations, manuscripts, published papers, and reports by the same authors, with a concise explanation of how the submitted manuscript differs.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional online-only subscription for Sexual Medicine Reviews & The Journal of Sexual Medicine costs £2271.00, $2839.00, or €2556.00.

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Research Topics

Sexual function and dysfunction studies Genital Health and Disease Hormonal and reproductive studies Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments Pelvic floor disorders treatments Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Urological Disorders and Treatments Marriage and Sexual Relationships Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Cancer survivorship and care Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Big Data and Digital Economy Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Phosphodiesterase function and regulation Sexual Differentiation and Disorders Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior Male Reproductive Health Studies Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting