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The 22ND World Meeting of Sexual Medicine will be held virtually from November 19 to 21, 2021. As we are not able to meet in-person, we strive even harder to stay connected!
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The registrant with the best Twitter coverage will be awarded with the Social Media Prize, worth USD 500!

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What is hard flaccid syndrome?

What is hard flaccid syndrome?

Hard flaccid syndrome is characterized by chronic pain in the penis and perineum (the area between the genitals and the anus). The penis is also semi-rigid, even when it is flaccid (not erect).

Helpline Could Benefit Potential Sex Offenders

Helpline Could Benefit Potential Sex Offenders

A telephone helpline may be an effective way to assist individuals at risk for committing sexual offenses, according to a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

What is the “normal” frequency of sex?

What is the “normal” frequency of sex?

This question is often asked, but it’s difficult to answer with numbers. The “normal” frequency of sex is the frequency that two partners agree works best for them. For some, that might mean having sex several times a day/week/month/year. As long as both partners are satisfied, there is no right or wrong answer.

Study Reports “No Significant Changes” in Intercourse Frequency During Pandemic’s First Months

Study Reports “No Significant Changes” in Intercourse Frequency During Pandemic’s First Months

An assessment of Chinese couples living together suggests that stress related to COVID-19 has not significantly changed sexual frequency, sexual quality, or emotional bonding between partners.

How do health and safety protocols implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic affect female sexual function and health?

How do health and safety protocols implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic affect female sexual function and health?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues worldwide, researchers have been investigating how the physical and social aspects of the virus affect sexuality in men and women.

A Quarter of Peyronie’s Disease Patients Choose Xiaflex Injections

A Quarter of Peyronie’s Disease Patients Choose Xiaflex Injections

Predictors of Pursuing Intralesional Xiaflex in Peyronie’s Disease Patients

Nahid Punjani MD, MPH; Bruno Nascimento MD; Carolyn Salter MD; Jose Flores MD; Eduardo Miranda MD; Jean Terrier MD; Hisanori Taniguchi MD;

Lawrence Jenkins MD; John P. Mulhall MD, MSc, FECSM, FACS

FIRST PUBLISHED: July 3, 2021 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.05.006

Men With Hyperthyroidism More Likely to Have PE, Study Suggests

Men With Hyperthyroidism More Likely to Have PE, Study Suggests

A recent review paper discusses the possible connection between hyperthyroidism and premature ejaculation (PE).

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the viewing of pornography?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the viewing of pornography?

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted dramatic changes in social behaviors, with lock-downs, social distancing, and quarantine restrictions occurring around the globe. These changes have influenced sexual relationships and activities.  Some people have changed their pornography viewing habits, although research in this area is ongoing as the pandemic continues.

COVID-19: Lower Libido and Satisfaction Reported in Healthcare Workers

COVID-19: Lower Libido and Satisfaction Reported in Healthcare Workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the sexual function of healthcare workers in Brazil, according to a new Sexual Medicine study.

What is Klinefelter Syndrome? How might it affect sexual health?

What is Klinefelter Syndrome? How might it affect sexual health?

Klinefelter syndrome is a disorder of sex development (DSD) in which a child who is genetically male (or whose sex assigned at birth is male) is born with an extra X chromosome.

Study Examines Body Image Self-Consciousness & Its Links to Insecure Attachment and Sexual Dysfunction

Study Examines Body Image Self-Consciousness & Its Links to Insecure Attachment and Sexual Dysfunction

Body image self-consciousness appears to have a “mediating role” between insecure attachment patterns and sexual dysfunction in women, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. For lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) women, the relationship may be more substantial.

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