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About the Sexes format

Sexes is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology, LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health. Over its lifetime it has published 287 papers, which have received 1,132 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Sexes 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inSexuality, Behavior, and Technology LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Sex work and related issues Gender, Feminism, and Media
ISSN2411-5118
Citation impact (2-yr)1.36
h-index15
i10-index44
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of British Columbia
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Sexes per year

8
2020
41
2021
44
2022
40
2023
51
2024
68
2025

Citation impact of Sexes by publication year

51
2020
355
2021
328
2022
164
2023
126
2024
67
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Sexes

Understanding Sexual Agency. Implications for Sexual Health Programming

Ine Vanwesenbeeck, Marianne Cense, Miranda van Reeuwijk et al. · 23 Sep 2021

Debates on human agency, especially female and sexual agency, have permeated the social scientific literature and health educational practice for multiple decades now. This article provides a review of recent agency debates illustrating how criticisms of traditional conceptions of (sexual) agency have led to a notable diversification of the concept. A comprehensive, inclusive description of…

Four Problems in Sexting Research and Their Solutions

Erin Leigh Courtice, Krystelle Shaughnessy · 10 Oct 2021

Despite over 10 years of research, we still know very little about people’s sexting behaviours and experiences. Our limited and, at times, conflicting knowledge about sexting is due to re-searchers’ use of inconsistent conceptual definitions of sexting, dubious measurement practices, and atheoretical research designs. In this article, we provide an overview of the history of…

Sex Differences in Response to Listening to Self-Selected Music during Repeated High-Intensity Sprint Exercise

Kendall J. Rhoads, Sierra R. Sosa, Rebecca R. Rogers et al. · 18 Jan 2021

The purpose of this study was to examine possible sex differences in high-intensity exercise performance, fatigue, and motivational responses to exercise while listening to music. Physically active males and females (ages 18–24) were recruited to participate. Participants completed two separate repeated sprint exercise trials each with a different condition: (1) no music (NM) (2) self-selected…

Health Behaviors and Behavior Change during Pregnancy: Theory-Based Investigation of Predictors and Interrelations

Nathalie Herzog-Petropaki, Christina Derksen, Sonia Lippke · 13 Jul 2022

(1) Background: Preventing pregnancy complications and maternal deaths and helping women stay healthy before, during, and after pregnancy by means of sexual health and behavior is imperative. Previous research demonstrated that a lack of social support and perceived discrimination have adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes. These determinants may impact health behavior as an important mediator…

Masturbation Frequency and Sexual Function in Individuals with and without Sexual Partners

Sijia Huang, Caoyuan Niu, Pekka Santtila · 28 Mar 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between masturbation frequency and sexual dysfunction among men and women, focusing on individuals with and without regular sexual partners, and to determine whether sexual compatibility (e.g., similar sexual desire levels and a match between desired behaviors and behaviors one’s partner is willing to engage in)…

Sexes template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Sexes format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Sexes template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Sexes use?
Sexes uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Sexes 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Sexes?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Sexes document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Sexes template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Sexes format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Sexes?
Sexes - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Sexes PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Sexes template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Sexes template cost?
You can start writing in the Sexes template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Sexes PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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