Virtual Pop-Up Proposals Due | Male Sexual Health Across the Lifespan

The Male Pelvic Health SIG is seeking session proposals for their event Virtual Pop-Up Proposals Due | Male Sexual Health Across the Lifespan (Scheduled tentatively for September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST).

This educational pop-up session is designed for physical therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of male sexual health across all stages of life. Using an evidence-based approach, we will explore the interplay between musculoskeletal function, pelvic floor health, hormonal changes, and psychosocial factors that influence sexual well-being from adolescence to older adulthood.

This event directly supports the Academy of Pelvic Health’s mission to advance pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy by equipping clinicians with evidence-based knowledge and tools to address male sexual health across the lifespan —an often underrepresented area in pelvic health practice. By deepening our understanding of the physical, functional, and psychosocial components of male sexual well-being, physical therapists can not only elevate the standard of care within the profession but empower patients to have fulfilling sexual lives. In doing so, we fulfill our broader goal to serve society through inclusive, whole-person, and lifespan-oriented pelvic health care.

Desired Abstract Topics

We are seeking proposals across the following topics:

• Puberty and the male body 
• Understanding erections, ejaculation, and wet dreams
• Early signs of erectile dysfunction
• Testosterone and Low T
• Normal aging and sexual function
• Impact of chronic illness on sexual performance 
• Intimacy post prostatectomy 
• Mental health and libido
• Changing bodies and self-esteem
• Sexual needs of LGBTQ+ individuals

Speaker Eligibility

At least one speaker in the session must be an Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member (preferred). The topic may be co-presented by one or multiple individuals (up to 3 max).

Proposal Expectations

1. Completion: Must include all the component requirements as listed on the call for proposals.
2. Duration: Presentation must be 45-min in duration
3. Topic Scope: Proposal topic must align with the event theme, APTA Pelvic Health mission, and scope of practice.
4. Originality: Session proposals should be informative, engaging, and relevant to pelvic health physical therapy in the aforementioned topic scope context. Must avoid presenting repetitive information that duplicates content previously shared at past symposiums. The proposed topic should not be identical or too similar to a CAPP course or an existing Collaborative Course. However, if the proposal is based on a similar topic, it should offer differentiation by exploring the subject in greater depth or approaching it from a unique perspective. Originality and avoiding redundancy are key considerations when preparing and submitting proposals.
5. Evidence-Based: Provides valuable, evidence-based insights and perspectives to the conference attendees.
6. Knowledge Transfer: Topics should include a section of the presentation that explains how clinicians can implement the course content into practice.

Proposal Components

Proposal submissions must contain the following components:

1. Title (15 words maximum)
2. Session description (200 words maximum).
3. Session learning objectives (four maximum).
4. Bibliography. Minimum of five to seven current bibliographic references (in AMA format), no more than 7 years old at the time of presentation.
5. Speaker information, including name, degrees, credentials, institutions, city, state, and speaker bios that highlight relevant experience of the presenter(s).
6. Keywords to help potential attendees search for the session topic.
7. Recommended content level (basic, intermediate, advanced).
8. Conflict of interest disclosures

Speaker Expectations if Proposal is Selected

1. Submission of Signed Contract: Speaker must complete and sign the Academy's speaker agreement within 7 days of proposal selection.
2. Submission of Pre-Recorded Session Video and Handouts: Speaker(s) agrees to submit a 45-minute session recording along with any handouts to the Academy at least 30 days prior to the virtual pop-up.
3. Live Q&A Participation: Speaker(s) agrees to participate in a live 15-minute question and answer session on the day of the pop-up immediately following their aired pop-up session.
4. Adherence to Speaker Guidelines: Speaker agrees to adhere to the Academy of Pelvic Health's speaker guidelines.

Speaker Honorarium

If selected, the speaker or speaker group will receive an honorarium total of $100. If there is more than one speaker for a session, the speaker team will split the honorarium by the number of speakers/presenters.

Inquiries

For inquiries, please contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org.