Frequently Asked Questions
What You Want to Know About NAASAS

Below are commonly asked questions about NAASAS membership and certifications. If you do not find the information that you desire, feel free to contact us as we are happy to assist you.

What is NAASAS?

NAASAS is a group educational learning center and safe sexual products coalition that provides informational resources to those in the field of sexuality and the adult industry to assist professionals in advancing their careers. We provide education, not just through our own Academy, but also by sharing with our members all of the wonderful educational services that other professionals, businesses and organizations within the industry are offering. We also encourage our members to share their own expertise through educational workshops, webinars and more.

How is NAASAS Organized?

General Membership	NAASAS Academy	Educational Network Program	Safe Sexual Products Campaign
Free to join Agree to our Code of Ethics Access to online Social Network Able to take workshops offered by NAASAS and NAASAS members for a variety of educational purposes. Able to display the NAASAS logo on your marketing materials and site and link to us to show consumers that you are a reputable business and abide by our Code of Ethics.	Only NAASAS members are eligible to take courses. Courses are broken into three tracks: Sexual Health, Adult Business and Legal. Each track has a fee and once you successfully graduate each track you receive a certification certificate that can be framed and a special logo for your web site and/or promotional materials. If you complete all three tracks you receive a Master Certification certificate. Ongoing educational opportunities will be offered to all graduates so that they may stay on top of the most current trends in the industry.	Must be a NAASAS member. Offer education in your field of expertise to other professionals or the general public through our Workshop Educational Directory.	All businesses are eligible to participate. You or an authorized representative of your company must commit to the Compact for Safe Sexual Products. Participating businesses may join the Safe Sexual Products Business Network and be listed on our public site directory of committed businesses to safer sexual products. While you do not have to carry or produce all nontoxic products, you must provide accurate information on your products to allow for consumers to make healthy and empowered choices. You must also commit to promoting nontoxic products.

How do I get started with NAASAS?

• Become a NAASAS member for FREE- display our banners and let your consumers know that you are an ethical business and adhere to our code of ethics. You may promote your membership on your marketing materials and even your product packaging.
  
  
• If you sell sexual products in any capacity you may opt to get involved with our Safe Sexual Products Campaign to promote your company as one that fosters consumer education and safe products through our Safe Sexual Products Business Network and be listed on our public directory for consumers to see what companies are affiliated and adhere to a higher standard of excellence.
  
  
• Once a NAASAS member, you will be eligible to get educated and certified through the NAASAS Academy, if you so choose. This is not required, rather it is an optional benefit of joining. You will be permitted to take sexual health, adult business and related legal courses that are home study and college level with required text books and exams at your own pace.
  
  
• Membership also provides you with the option of offering your own educational resources and courses to other professionals through our NAASAS Educational Network Program.

NAASAS membership is for all professionals in the adult industry whether they are just starting out or have an established career. See More - NAASAS Membership. The general public may support NAASAS but are not permitted to become members or access our professional social network.

What are the benefits of NAASAS Membership?

Membership benefits are outlined in the NAASAS Benefits.

Absolutely not. NAASAS does not use our position to recruit consultants or employees from any type of company; including but not limited to Adult Trade Associations and Home Party Companies. NAASAS serves its members as an educational resource and provides this information with the intention of helping not harming adult companies. We also do not assist other companies in doing this as we only promote educational resources for professionals in the adult industry.

What is the NAASAS Academy?

The NAASAS Academy provides education for established and aspiring business owners in the field of sexuality. There are three tracks for certification: Sexual Health, Business and Legal. These courses are different than any other educational program as they specifically focus on sexual business practices with practical and necessary information on how to run a successful business in this industry. For example, in the Sexual Health track, focus is on how to produce and sell sexual products such as sex toys, personal lubricants, DVDs, novelties, etc. by incorporating sexual health information, rather than just the standard clinical sexual health education found in most colleges and universities. This applies to the Business and Legal tracks of the Academy as well.

Learn more about the NAASAS Academy or if you are interested in traditional, clinical sexual health degrees, you may view our Traditional Sexual Health Educational Directory.

Who may become NAASAS Certified?

NAASAS Certification is open to anyone seeking to be educated about the adult industry and is perfect for aspiring professionals but is also helpful to those who are already established. You must be a NAASAS Member and adhere to our code of ethics to become certified.

Which NAASAS logo should I display?

We provide a variety of logos for our members and those that simply support our cause. You can use any of the banners we provide or simply link to our site to show your support. Certified members will receive special logos that can only be displayed by those that have graduated from our Academy.

Does NAASAS Accept Sponsorships / Advertising?

Please see our most current advertising policies.

For Questions Regarding The NAASAS Academy Certifications

Please see our certification overview.

Who founded NAASAS?

NAASAS is the vision and creation of Lisa Lawless, Ph.D. who believes passionately in creating a collaborative organization that will serve the greater good of not just the sexual industry but also society. Lisa has spent hundreds of hours volunteering her time for NAASAS with no compensation in order to advance the field of sexuality. She has also personally invested all the funds necessary to start and develop NAASAS.

Does NAASAS have an Advisory Council?

Yes! The NAASAS Advisory Council is a group of knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the field of sexuality and the adult industry that provide counsel regarding issues of importance to the Association.

To see the role of our Advisory Counsel members please see - Advisory Council Responsibilities

Is NAASAS a nonprofit organization?

NAASAS is a private organization and academy that is owned by NAASAS founder Lisa Lawless, Ph.D.  It is a subdivision of her company which is an S Corporation that has been in business since June of 2000.

We believe that everyone prospers and wins through the way we approach our organization. We not only create prosperity for our organization which in turn serves our members but we also help our members become prosperous by providing education, networking and ways to enhance their business. We hope that you will join us in and contribute to making positive change and advancements within the field of sexuality and the adult industry a reality.