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Study: Female Sexual Dysfunction After Pelvic Fracture Needs Attention

Painful sex and other sexual problems are common in women after a pelvic fracture, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.

Why might a person have one or both testicles removed?

Why might a person have one or both testicles removed?

Located in the scrotum, the testicles (also called the testes) are a pair of glands that produce sperm cells and testosterone, the primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. Testosterone plays a key role in the development of male characteristics. It is involved with sex drive, erections, and sperm production. It also helps build muscle and bone mass.

In memoriam Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri

In memoriam Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri

Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri
11/4/1969 – 4/2/2021

It is with deep sorrow that ISSM informs the passing of our esteemed member, Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri, after complications of COVID-19.

How can people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thrive sexually?

How can people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thrive sexually?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the large intestine and digestion. Symptoms vary from person to person, but they can include pain, abdominal cramping, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS can be unpredictable. You may not know when symptoms will start.

Social Support Lacking for People with Gender Dysphoria

Social Support Lacking for People with Gender Dysphoria

People with gender dysphoria may not receive the social support they need, a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggests.

Can telehealth be useful in addressing sexual health issues?

Can telehealth be useful in addressing sexual health issues?

Yes. Telehealth can be an effective way to discuss sex health issues with your healthcare provider.

Peyronie’s Disease: Surgeons and Patients are Satisfied With 3-D Models

Is Kelami’s Method Still Useful in the Smartphone Era? The Virtual 3-Dimensional Reconstruction of Penile Curvature in Patients With Peyronie’s Disease: A Pilot Study

Carlo Pavone MD; Alberto Abrate MD; Silvia Altomare MD; Marco Vella MD; Vincenzo Serretta MD, PhD; Alchiede Simonato MD; Marco Callieri PhD

COVID-19 Affects Sexuality of Healthcare Professionals

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the sex lives of healthcare workers in Turkey, suggests a recent study in the International Journal of Impotence Research.

What is vaginal flatus?

What is vaginal flatus?

Vaginal flatus (sometimes called vaginal flatulence, noisy vagina, or queefing) is passing gas through the vagina.

Positive Body Image, Self-Esteem Important for Sexual Function

There are significant connections among sexual self-esteem, sexual communication, body image, and female sexual function, new research from China suggests.

Study: ADT Reduces Sexual Urges in Men With Pedophilic Disorder

Study: ADT Reduces Sexual Urges in Men With Pedophilic Disorder

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) appears to benefit men with pedophilic disorder, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

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