Medical Institute for Sexual Health

What Medical Institute for Sexual Health does

Medical Institute for Sexual Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health organization founded by gynecologist Dr. Joe S. McIlhaney to translate medically accurate sexual-health research into accessible educational resources for the public, educators, parents, policymakers, healthcare providers, faith-based groups, and community organizations. Operating from a Dallas, Texas mailing address (P.O. Box 794845), the organization has accumulated more than three decades of medical expertise and is positioned as a counterweight to non-evidence-based approaches to sexual health, with particular emphasis on sexually transmitted infections, relationships, marriage, sexual risk avoidance (SRA), pornography effects, and gender identity.

The portfolio is built around four core educational products: the STD Online Certification Course for educators and healthcare professionals; an interactive STD Risk Assessment Tool for individuals; evidence-based SRA Education Resources and curricula, including co-developed K-12 Standards for Optimal Sexual Development produced with Ascend; and a content library of articles, books, brochures, and policy research. Distribution is conducted through an SEO-driven website, an email newsletter, a Request-a-Speaker program serving schools, churches, and organizations, and an e-commerce store at store.medinstitute.org.

The business model combines three revenue streams: tax-deductible donations processed via Network for Good, online sales of books and curriculum through the organization's storefront, and professional certification fees. Strategic alliances with Ascend (Sexual Risk Avoidance field organizer) and the Institute for Family Studies anchor the organization within a coalition that jointly publishes family-policy and marriage research, while state-level policy commentary positions the institute as an advocacy stakeholder rather than a passive content publisher.

Name

Medical Institute for Sexual Health

Legal name

Medical Institute for Sexual Health

Website

https://medinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medical Institute for Sexual Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that translates medically accurate sexual-health research into educational resources, curricula, certification courses, and risk-assessment tools for educators, parents, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Health Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAHAM

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

SECONDARYHLAKAGAI

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Infectious Disease

SECONDARYEDALAFAG

Sexual & Reproductive Health Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

Keywords

• Sexual health education
• STD certification training
• Sex education curriculum
• Nonprofit health resources
• Sexual risk avoidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Medical Institute accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support their mission of making medically accurate research on sexual health accessible worldwide.
2. Book and Curriculum Sales: The organization operates an e-commerce store (store.medinstitute.org) selling books, brochures, and curriculum materials for classrooms, churches, and personal use.
3. Certification Courses: Online STD certification courses are offered to educators and healthcare professionals seeking specialized training.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medical Institute for Sexual Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health organization that translates medically accurate sexual health research into accessible educational resources, classroom curriculum, and STD certification courses for educators, healthcare professionals, parents, and the general public. The organization sells books, brochures, and curriculum materials through an online store and provides free articles, risk assessment tools, and speaker engagements to advance evidence-based sexual health education.

Product overview

Medical Institute for Sexual Health operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health organization offering educational resources and tools focused on sexual health. The organization's primary offerings include the STD Online Certification Course for professionals seeking STI education credentials, the STD Risk Assessment Tool for individual risk evaluation, and comprehensive Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) Education Resources including the K-12 Standards for Optimal Sexual Development curriculum. The portfolio centers on translating medical research on sexual health into accessible classroom resources and public health guidance, with a focus on STI prevention, relationship health, and evidence-based sex education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STD Online Certification Course Online certification program that trains individuals in STI education, providing comprehensive coursework on sexually transmitted infections and sexual health topics for educators and healthcare professionals.
• STD Risk Assessment Tool Interactive risk assessment tool that helps individuals evaluate their potential risk factors for STIs and determine whether STD testing is recommended for their situation.
• Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) Education Resources Evidence-based sexual health education curricula and resources designed to help parents, educators, and health professionals promote abstinence and healthy relationship choices among youth.
• K-12 Standards for Optimal Sexual Development Comprehensive K-12 sex education standards jointly developed with Ascend that provide a clear framework for teaching consent, healthy relationships, and age-appropriate sexual health information in schools.
• Books, Brochures, and Curriculum Materials Physical and digital books, brochures, and curriculum materials on sexual health topics sold through the online store at store.medinstitute.org for classrooms, churches, and personal use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 million STDs diagnosed yearly in the U.S. according to CDC - the organization provides resources to help address this epidemic through education

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ascend (Sexual Risk Avoidance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscend is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips and unites the national Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) field to empower youth to make healthy choices about sex, relationships, and marriage. Medical Institute supports and promotes SRA education through this partnership and jointly developed the K-12 Standards for Optimal Sexual Development.
• Institute for Family StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute for Family Studies is referenced extensively on the Medical Institute website for marriage and relationship research. Jointly published resources include articles on marriage strengthening, cohabitation research, and the Success Sequence. The partnership supports public policy initiatives for family welfare.
• Network for GoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork for Good provides the donation platform for Medical Institute's charitable giving at networkforgood.com/projects/294124-medical-institute-general-giving

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Scarleteen: Digital-first, independent sex education platform serving young people and educators with comprehensive sexuality content. Comparable in audience (parents, educators, youth) and subject matter, but differentiated by a tech-native delivery model that Medical Institute lacks.

Direct peers

• Healthy Teen Network: Nonprofit focused on adolescent sexual and reproductive health education and youth development, serving educators and community-based organizations. Comparable mission around adolescent sexual health with overlapping curriculum/training products for professionals.
• American Sexual Health Association (ASHA): Nonprofit focused on public education about sexual health and STIs, offering patient and provider resources, helplines, and curriculum. Comparable mission (STI education and risk communication) and overlapping customer base of educators, healthcare providers, and the general public.
• Answer (Rutgers University): National sexuality education organization providing K-12 sex ed curricula, professional development, and certification for educators. Directly comparable as a seller of sex education curriculum and training to schools, though aligned with comprehensive sex education rather than SRA.
• Institute for Family Studies: Core partner organization producing research and policy commentary on marriage, family structure, and sexual behavior. Comparable as a research-to-policy nonprofit addressing the same family-and-sexual-health topics with overlapping donor base.
• Power to Decide: Nonprofit working to prevent unplanned pregnancy through research, education, and access programs, targeting young people and policymakers. Comparable sexual and reproductive health mission with a different ideological lens.
• SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States): National nonprofit providing sexuality education policy advocacy, research, and educator resources. Directly comparable to Medical Institute as a national voice on sex education, though ideologically opposite (SIECUS advocates comprehensive sexuality education vs. Medical Institute's SRA framing).
• Ascend (Sexual Risk Avoidance Education): The 501(c)(3) SRA field umbrella and core strategic partner of Medical Institute. Co-developed the K-12 Standards for Optimal Sexual Development, operates in the same donor and policy ecosystem, and serves overlapping educator and policymaker segments.

Broad incumbents

• Guttmacher Institute: Established research and policy organization producing high-quality sexual and reproductive health research used by policymakers and educators worldwide. Comparable as a research-driven policy nonprofit influencing the same policymaker segment.
• CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health: Federal government program setting national standards for school-based sex and STI/HIV prevention education. Comparable as the upstream authoritative source for the medically accurate sexual health content Medical Institute translates into classroom curricula.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medical-institute-for-sexual-health

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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