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In this ISSM Podcast episode, Marcelo Cabrini explores sexual health in cancer care, with a focus on men with prostate cancer. He discusses how a diagnosis can affect patients and partners even before treatment, the importance of clear information and support, and options such as early detection, effective therapies, and penile rehabilitation to help preserve intimacy and quality of life. Interview by Estela Citrin.
This week, ISSM Treasurer Dr. Arthur (Bud) Burnett is representing ISSM at the AfreHealth Pre-Symposium in Dakar, Senegal, where he presented on Collaborative Action to Advance Health Security and Sexual Medicine in Africa.
ISSM is proud to support the Africa Society for Sexual Medicine (ASSM) in their initiatives to advance sexual medicine across the continent. Together, we share the goal of strengthening education, building professional networks, and ensuring sexual health is recognized as a vital part of overall health. At the meeting, ASSM leadership and Dr. Burnett discussed ongoing projects, opportunities for collaboration, and future directions to further enhance sexual medicine in Africa. Through these partnerships, ISSM continues its mission to connect and support societies worldwide, helping to improve patient care and professional development in sexual medicine.
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Background
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is characterized by Prolonged or ongoing issues with the sexual response cycle, causing personal distress. FSD affects roughly 30-50% of women globally, often impacting their quality of life. This may include conditions such as vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, sexual interest and arousal disorder, anorgasmia, vaginal dryness, or others.
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 diabetes, all of which have an influence on sexual function.
Peyronie’s disease is a complex condition that impacts men’s sexual health and quality of life. In this ISSM Podcast episode, Dr. Alejandro Carvajal joins us to discuss the available treatments, patient experiences, and the broader implications for sexuality. Interview by Estela Citrin.
There are some individuals who carry a breast cancer genes (BRCA) mutation. This mutation leaves them at a higher risk for developing breast and ovarian cancers throughout their lifetime.
Excited to attend the 27th ISSM World Meeting on Sexual Medicine, but need a little help getting there? As an ISSM member, you can apply for a USD 1,000 Travel Stipend to support your journey to Porto, Portugal, from February 25 – 28, 2026.
Deadline: November 10, 2025
Do not miss this opportunity—apply now and be part of our inspiring WMSM!
Nominations are now open for the ISSM Excellence in Research Award and the ISSM Rising Star Award! These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions to research in sexual medicine.
The awardees will be honored at a special award ceremony during the 27th World Meeting on Sexual Medicine, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from February 25 to 28, 2026.
Support a deserving ISSM member by submitting your nomination today!
The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2025.
Read more about the ISSM Rising Star Award
Background
Penile prosthesis implantation:
- Most popular treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) after medical intervention.
- Relatively high infection rate (1-3%), despite best efforts to improve surgical techniques and device coatings.
- In the case of infection, the device needs to be removed – regardless of whether it will be implanted again.
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 increased levels of what’s called oxidative stress (OS), which makes a high amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are super reactive cells with no partner cell to keep them in check.
JSM Invites Submissions Reflecting on Top-Cited Research from 2024
The Journal of Sexual Medicine (JSM) is currently accepting submissions for Perspective commentaries, offering a platform for concise expert commentary on the journal’s most-cited manuscripts from 2024.
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Landon Trost invites all ISSM members to contribute thoughtful reflections that provide professional insight, contextual analysis, or critical discussion of key findings. Commentaries may address one of the highlighted papers listed below or another 2024 JSM article you may have authored.
Featured Articles:
- Erectile dysfunction prevalence in the United States: report from the 2021 National Survey of Sexual Wellbeing
- Investigating the role of the pelvic floor muscles in sexual function and sexual response: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Psychosexological correlates of 372 women with vulvodynia, overactive pelvic floor, postcoital cystitis, and interstitial cystitis
- Cosmetic penile enhancement procedures: an SMSNA position statement
- A European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence in adolescents
Guidelines:
- Length: up to 1,200 words (more concise is welcome)
- References: maximum of 4 (the article that is being commented on should be included among these references)
- Style: no section headers, no abstract, no figures or tables
- Article type: “Perspectives”
How to submit:
- To submit, please use the following link to the JSM submission site: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jsm. The commentary should be submitted as manuscript type: Perspectives.
We look forward to your contributions and to advancing the dialogue in sexual medicine, thank you for being part of our community!
Dr. Landon Trost
JSM Editor-in-Chief
Pelvic floor disorders are chronic conditions that can negatively impact female sexual function, whether by distress from sexual pain or problems with the sexual response cycle (desire, arousal, orgasm). These conditions range anywhere from incontinence (both urinary and bowel) to pelvic organ prolapse (pelvic organs descend and begin to fall out through the vaginal canal).
