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The Link Between Aggressive Sexual Fantasy Frequency and Sexual Aggression

The Link Between Aggressive Sexual Fantasy Frequency and Sexual Aggression

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

Sexual fantasies are thoughts that arouse sexual feelings in an individual. Aggressive sexual fantasies (ASFs) are thoughts that involve causing harm to others for sexual arousal. ASFs are common, even in the general population.

People Who Recall Being Gender Nonconforming in Childhood May Be at Greater Risk of Adult Sexual Dysfunction

People Who Recall Being Gender Nonconforming in Childhood May Be at Greater Risk of Adult Sexual Dysfunction

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

Nationally representative surveys across Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom have revealed that a significant portion of the population faces sexual dysfunction, and it impacts people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Erectile Dysfunction Medications Not Linked to Eye Problems, According to Recent Study

Erectile Dysfunction Medications Not Linked to Eye Problems, According to Recent Study

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Medications & Sexual Health, Sexual Health Management & Treatments

Erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to get or maintain an erection long enough for satisfactory sexual activity, can negatively affect a man’s life. This common condition has been associated with depression and anxiety, and it may cause tension in one’s romantic relationship.

The Effects of Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Delivery on Women’s Sexual Function

The Effects of Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Delivery on Women’s Sexual Function

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when one (or more) of the pelvic organs such as the uterus, bowel, bladder, or top of the vagina descends from its usual position and into the vagina, creating a bulge that may cause pain and discomfort.

Addressing the Intimacy Needs of Partners of Patients with Terminal Cancer

Addressing the Intimacy Needs of Partners of Patients with Terminal Cancer

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

Palliative care is aimed at improving an individual’s quality of life and minimizing their suffering when they are sick with a terminal illness. While it is generally effective at achieving these goals, palliative care does not generally address the sexuality or intimate needs of patients and their partners.

Vaginal Health and Practices of Transwomen Who Have Undergone Vaginoplasty

Vaginal Health and Practices of Transwomen Who Have Undergone Vaginoplasty

Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that some transgender women or gender-diverse individuals assigned male at birth may choose to undergo. It involves creating a vaginal canal and, if desired, a vulva to affirm one’s gender identity.

The Use of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Erectile Dysfunction During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Use of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Erectile Dysfunction During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Nonorganic erectile dysfunction (ED) is ED that is not related to organic risk factors like vascular problems, neurological issues, or penile deformities like Peyronie’s disease, and is instead linked to psychological causes.

How Fibromyalgia May Impact Sexual Function

How Fibromyalgia May Impact Sexual Function

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a medical condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and other cognitive and physical symptoms, greatly affecting a person’s quality of life.

Iron Deficiency and Female Sexual Dysfunction

Iron Deficiency and Female Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Sexual dysfunction is prevalent in adult women, negatively affecting their quality of life. It can be caused by various factors including chronic conditions, poor physical or mental health, certain medications, and relationship issues.

How Might Substance Abuse Impact Male Sexual Function?

How Might Substance Abuse Impact Male Sexual Function?

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

The sexual cycle is a complex process that can be affected by many factors, at times resulting in sexual dysfunction. Some common risk factors for sexual dysfunction include health issues and substance abuse, which is the recurring desire to take drugs or other substances in a way that is harmful to a person.

Coping Strategies of Couples Undergoing Medically Assisted Reproduction

Coping Strategies of Couples Undergoing Medically Assisted Reproduction

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

Many couples require medical help to have children, which is known as medically assisted reproduction, or MAR. MAR can affect couples’ sexual health and relationships. For example, they may feel pressure to have sex during fertile times, increasing the pressure to perform and reducing overall enjoyment.

Exploring the Sexual Life Experiences of Women With Multiple Sclerosis and Overactive Bladder

Exploring the Sexual Life Experiences of Women With Multiple Sclerosis and Overactive Bladder

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease affecting the central nervous system, causing various symptoms such as fatigue, numbness and tingling, pain, bladder and bowel problems, tremors, loss of balance, and more.

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