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How Might Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion Impact Female Sexual Function and Body Image?

How Might Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion Impact Female Sexual Function and Body Image?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Some medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury (SCI), and dysraphism can result in neurogenic bladder dysfunction, which means that an individual lacks bladder control due to an issue with their nerves, spinal cord, or brain. When conservative measures to address neurogenic bladder dysfunction fail, sometimes patients opt to undergo a surgery to enlarge their bladder (augmentation cystoplasty) or a surgery to remove their bladder (simple or radical cystectomy).

The Association Between Erectile Dysfunction and Mental Health Conditions in Young Men

The Association Between Erectile Dysfunction and Mental Health Conditions in Young Men

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology

Many studies have demonstrated an association between erectile dysfunction (ED) and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, particularly in older men. Nevertheless, the causal relationship between these conditions remains difficult to define. For instance, depression and anxiety have been identified as risk factors for ED, but past research also suggests that having ED may predispose a person to developing depression or anxiety. What’s more, growing evidence has indicated a greater prevalence of ED in young men than what has historically been acknowledged. Therefore, it is increasingly important to clarify the association between ED and mental health conditions in young men.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Activity of Married Couples in Singapore

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Activity of Married Couples in Singapore

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Several studies have reported overall decreases in sexual activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing increased stress, fatigue, household and childcare responsibilities, and mandated lockdowns that might prevent people from meeting new partners as possible factors related to these declines.

What Types of Motivation Underlie Compulsive Sexual Behavior?

What Types of Motivation Underlie Compulsive Sexual Behavior?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology

The International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11) defines compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) as “an impulse control disorder with an inability to control repetitive sexual impulses or urges, resulting in repetitive sexual behaviors, which causes clinically significant problems in social and emotional functioning and marked distress” (Koós et al., 2022).

Comprehensive Sexual Health Education in Medical School Could Benefit Providers and Patients

Comprehensive Sexual Health Education in Medical School Could Benefit Providers and Patients

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

A person’s sexual health can have ripple effects on various other parts of their life. Depending on the circumstances, sexual health can support or detract from a person’s mental health, physical health, and relationships. Conversely, many aspects of a person’s physical and mental health can directly impact their sexual health. Conditions such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, anxiety, and pelvic floor disorders can be detrimental to a person’s sexual function, thus possibly decreasing their quality of life.

Insights on the Female Sexual Function Index From Sexual and Gender Minority People

Insights on the Female Sexual Function Index From Sexual and Gender Minority People

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health, Sexual Health Management & Treatments, Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

Increasingly, health care providers use validated questionnaires to collect patient-reported outcomes to evaluate patients’ symptoms and guide possible treatment plans. The female sexual function index (FSFI) is a widely used validated questionnaire that is considered the gold standard for assessing female sexual dysfunction.

New Study Finds Association Between Low Sexual Frequency and Lower Socioeconomic Status

New Study Finds Association Between Low Sexual Frequency and Lower Socioeconomic Status

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes” (Kim et al., 2022).

The Biological Context of BDSM

The Biological Context of BDSM

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

BDSM (bondage-discipline, dominance-submission, and/or sadism-masochism) is generally used as an umbrella term for consensual sexual activities that involve bondage, roughness, pain, or a power dynamic between a dominant and submissive partner. Historically, BDSM practices have been viewed as subversive, taboo, and even as an indication of psychological abnormality or unwellness.

How Infertility May Impact Couples’ Sexual Health and Satisfaction

How Infertility May Impact Couples’ Sexual Health and Satisfaction

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology

Infertility is a condition in which a couple is unable to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term after one year of consistent vaginal intercourse. It is estimated to affect 12-16% of couples worldwide, and its diagnosis and treatment are often accompanied by several emotional, physical, and relational stressors.

Sexual Education Programs and Counselling for Postmenopausal Women: Results from a Systematic Review

Sexual Education Programs and Counselling for Postmenopausal Women: Results from a Systematic Review

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health, Sexual Health Management & Treatments

Menopause is a major life transition for many women, often bringing unexpected changes in sexual function. Postmenopausal women may face factors such as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), which are changes associated with decreased estrogen levels and, in the case of POP, weakened pelvic floor muscles. They may also be dealing with chronic conditions that they developed later in life.

The Impact of Social Support on Quality of Life for Transgender Individuals During Gender-Affirming Care

The Impact of Social Support on Quality of Life for Transgender Individuals During Gender-Affirming Care

Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

Gender dysphoria is the distress a transgender individual may experience as a result of their gender identity not matching the sex they were assigned at birth. Not all transgender people experience gender dysphoria. However, for those who do, gender-affirming care (e.g., gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery) has been shown to reduce distress caused by gender incongruence.

Chemsex Motivations, Experiences, and Comparison to Sober Sex: Results from a Qualitative Study

Chemsex Motivations, Experiences, and Comparison to Sober Sex: Results from a Qualitative Study

Sexual Health Topics: Medications & Sexual Health, Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

Chemsex, or taking psychoactive substances to enhance or extend a sexual experience, is growing in popularity in many parts of the world. Often, the substances used for this purpose are referred to collectively as “chems,” but they include crystal methamphetamine, cathinone (mephedrone, 3MMC, 4MMC), GHB/GBL (gammahydroxubutyrate/gammabutyrolactone), and freebase cocaine (or “crack”).

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