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Sexual Fantasies and Solo Sexual Practices May Have Changed During COVID Lockdown

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

Lockdowns related to COVID-19 may have changed some sexual behaviors among young adults in the United Kingdom (UK), a recent Sexual Medicine study reports.

In Colombia, Sexual Dysfunction Linked to Higher Rates of LUTS

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

People with sexual dysfunction should be screened for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), the results of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggest.

Physical Therapy Improves Sexual Health in Gynecological Cancer Survivors

Physical Therapy Improves Sexual Health in Gynecological Cancer Survivors

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health, Cancer & Sexual Health (Oncosexology)

Dyspareunia – painful intercourse – is common in gynecological cancer survivors. However, multimodal physical therapy could offer some relief, according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

PRP Injections Could be Effective ED Treatment; More Research is Needed

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Men with mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction (ED) may benefit from intracavernosal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy, a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggests.

Hormonal Treatment Linked to Higher CV Risk in Transgender Men

Hormonal Treatment Linked to Higher CV Risk in Transgender Men

Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

Transgender men undergoing gender-affirming hormonal treatment (GAHT) should be monitored for cardiovascular risk, according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine paper.

Study Examines Effects of Confinement on Sexual Function During COVID-19

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

To what extent might COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown and social distancing mandates affect the sexual functioning of men and women?

Does Intensive Anti-Hypertensive Therapy Affect Sexual Function?

Does Intensive Anti-Hypertensive Therapy Affect Sexual Function?

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

Pharmacologic intensive anti-hypertensive (HT) therapy doesn’t affect sexual health any more than standard therapy, suggests a recent study in the American Journal of Hypertension.

Erectile Dysfunction is a Hot Topic on Twitter

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Conversations about erectile dysfunction (ED) increased substantially on Twitter between 2015 and 2020, according to a new study.

Sexual Pain is “Frequent” for 1 in 5 U.S. College Women

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Psychosocial factors could be related to genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) in young American women, suggests a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

At German Clinic, Most Transgender Youths are Satisfied

At German Clinic, Most Transgender Youths are Satisfied

Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

For youths with gender dysphoria, transition-related care should start in “a timely manner,” according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

Review Seeks Definition of Sexual Boredom

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

Sexual boredom occurs on individual, interpersonal, and societal levels, write the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.

Review Analyzes Sexual Dysfunction After Female Genital Mutilation

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Women who undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) are likely to have sexual dysfunction, experts report in a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

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