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The presentations: incredible ✨
The community: unmatched 💜
The memories: forever.

Thank you to everyone who made so special — we can’t wait to see you next year in Montréal!

Books that make us rethink, reimagine, and grow ✨📖

Congratulations to Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD, recipient of the 2026 SSTAR Health Professional Book Award 💜

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Big ideas. Brilliant students. Award-winning posters ✨👏

Congratulations to our Student Poster Award recipients for their outstanding research and presentations at 💜

The future of sexual health research is bright.

Proof that systematic reviews can, in fact, be iconic ✨

Congratulations to Marta Kolbuszewska, MA, recipient of the Sandra R. Leiblum Research Award 2026 💜

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That’s a wrap on the SSTAR Annual Meeting in Vancouver ✨

Feeling inspired after days of incredible research, thoughtful clinical conversations, and meaningful connections. The quality of the work being done in the field was truly outstanding, and the discussions sparked so many new ideas for practice and future research.

Grateful to everyone who shared their knowledge, perspectives, and passion. Until next time 💙 *xualHealth

Swipe through for a sneak peek at what’s in store 👀✨

Our 2026 Annual Meeting is packed with thought-provoking workshops, inspiring speakers, and meaningful opportunities to connect. From pre-conference sessions to evening socials, this is just the beginning…

Whether you’re here to deepen your knowledge, engage with new perspectives, or build community—there’s something for everyone. 💜

📍 Vancouver, BC
📅 May 7–9, 2026
👉 Don’t forget to check out the full program online!

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One more sleep 😍🎉

The countdown is officially ON—just ONE DAY until we kick off an incredible few days of connection, learning, and meaningful conversations! 💜✨

Get ready for inspiring sessions, amazing people, and fresh perspectives on sexuality in all its complexity. Whether you’re joining us to learn, share, or connect, this is your moment.

📍 Vancouver
📅 May 7–9

Who’s ready?! 🙌

✨ A Few Days to Go! ✨

As we count down to welcoming registrants to Vancouver for the 2026 SSTAR Annual Meeting, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the sponsors who make this event possible.

🌟 Platinum Sponsor
• S*xual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)

🥈 Silver Sponsors
• Eli Coleman Institute for S*xual and Gender Health, University of Minnesota
• S*xual Health Alliance

🥉 Bronze Sponsor
• Bianca Rucker and Associates Inc.

🍽️ Lunch & Learn Sponsor
• Ontario S*x Therapy

🏛️ Exhibitors
• Modern S*x Therapy Institutes
• Daré Bioscience
• SIECCAN – S*x Information & Education Council of Canada

📿Lanyard Sponsor
• Modern S*x Therapy Institutes

Your generosity, partnership, and commitment to advancing sexuality education and research help create a meaningful, engaging, and impactful experience for our community. 💙

Learn more about SSTAR and the Annual Meeting at sstarnet.org — and we look forward to seeing everyone in Vancouver very soon!

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One week. That’s it. ⏳✨

We’re almost in Vancouver 🌆—ready for inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives on sexuality in context.
Who’s joining us at SSTAR 2026? 👀

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