The objectives for which the Association is established are:

1. To promote professional development in the area of human sexuality.
2. To promote sexual health by the development and advancement of the fields of sexuality education, research and therapy.
3. To provide professional education and certification of sex educators and therapists, as well as supervisors who are authorised to supervise sex therapists in training.
4. To advance the scientific study of all aspects of human sexuality.
5. To accredit professionals in sexuality education, research and therapy by creating and maintaining increasingly rigorous standards for ethics, academic preparation and applied skills.
6. To promote the exchange of ideas, information and resources about human sexuality.
7. To arrange, provide for or to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, public meetings, professional meetings, lectures and classes on human sexuality.
8. To arrange, provide for or to participate in providing for scientific research in sexology.
9. To initiate and or support the publication of professional and educational material on human sexuality.
10. To promote community knowledge and acceptance of human sexual behaviour and attitudes.
11. To promote and or provide information on services available in the area of sexuality.
12. To promote the concept of equality and the right of the individual to make choices about his / her own sexuality without infringing the rights of others.
13. To promote philosophical and political debate in the area of human sexuality.
14. To be active in promoting legislative changes where appropriate.
15. To initiate or sponsor any other activities which relate to the objectives of the Association.