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Sexual Behaviors in Danish LGB Population
Existing studies from the US and Scandinavia detail the sexual behavioral patterns of gay, lesbian, and bisexual men and women. In the United States, gay and bisexual individuals are more likely than ...
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Intermittent Premature Ejaculation
Background
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a sexual dysfunction that affects roughly 5-15% of men globally, of which definitions vary, but mostly consist of:
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Why Do I Have a Yeast Infection After Sex?
A yeast infection is the overgrowth of the naturally occurring fungal species, candida, and can occur for a variety of reasons. Yeast infections often present in the mouth or vagina, and on occasion c...
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Hear from Dr. Mohamed Arafa, new Deputy Editor-in-Chief of SMR
Interview by Anna Carling
The ISSM is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Arafa as the new Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Sexual Medicine Reviews (SMR), effective November 1, 2025.
In hi...
Read MoreISSM Membership Survey is closed!
The ISSM Membership Survey is now closed, thank you to everyone who participated!
The ISSM Membership Survey is your opportunity to shape the future of our global community. We want to hear what ma...
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Voting Closed for the VJSM Outstanding Video of the Year
The voting period for the VJSM Outstanding Video of the Year award is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated and cast their vote!
The Video Journal of Sexual Medicine (VJSM) is ...
Read MoreUpcoming Meetings
2025 ISSM/SMSNA Sub-Saharan Africa Training Program in Oncosexology
- December 10, 2025
- Virtual
9th Annual Congress of the Middle East Society for Sexual Medicine
- 12 -13, December, 2025
- Doha, Qatar
Joint ISSM/ESSM Webinar on Integrating Sexual Health in Urologic and Gynecologic Surgery: From Incontinence to Prosthetics
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC
- Zoom
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Why Do I Have a Yeast Infection After Sex?
A yeast infection is the overgrowth of the naturally occurring fungal species, candida, and can occur for a variety of reasons. Yeast infections often present in the mouth or vagina, and on occasion c...
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What is Penile Dysmorphic Disorder?
Penile dysmorphic disorder (PDD) is a subclassification of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and commonly characterized by a severe fixation on the appearance of one’s own penis, usually viewing minor or...
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How do Insomnia and Sex Interact?
Insomnia is a condition that negatively affects the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, leading to poor sleep quality. Over time, this can lead to issues with heart health, mental health, and diab...
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Is Coenzyme Q10 Effective for Fertility?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring antioxidant that helps with cellular functions, like energy production, cell growth, and slowing cellular death. Essentially, CoQ10 is affected by increas...
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