The Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR, pronounced "star") is an international non-profit professional association.
"[2] It provides a means for exchanging ideas among clinicians and scientists treating or studying human sexuality.
[3] SSTAR provides annual professional meetings, clinical conferences, membership newsletters, and an e-mail listserv for members.
Notable members have included Eli Coleman, Stephen B. Levine, Stefani Goerlich, Peggy Kleinplatz, Sandra Leiblum, Marta Meana, Kenneth J. Zucker and William (Bill) Maurice.
The Health Professional Book Award, created by William (Bill) Maurice, honors the best recent book for health professionals which advances their understanding of human sexuality and/or sexual problems.