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A Review of Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome and Potential Treatment Options
Background
Post orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a rare and poorly understood condition which is currently characterized as individuals falling ill following orgasm, usually continuing to feel ill...
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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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Patterns of Sexual Activity in Elderly Patients
Sexuality is an important part of life for many people at all ages, stages, and conditions. This includes older ages and age-related health complications. Around 40% of adults aged 65-80 years old are...
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Hear from Dr. Mohamed Arafa, new Deputy Editor-in-Chief of SMR
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 his new role, Dr. Arafa will ...
Read MoreHave Your Say: ISSM Membership Survey Is Open!
The ISSM Membership Survey is your opportunity to shape the future of our global community. We want to hear what matters most to all our members and your input helps guide ISSM’s priorities.
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Vote Now for the VJSM Outstanding Video of the Year
We are excited to announce that voting for the VJSM Outstanding Video of the Year award is now open!
The Video Journal of Sexual Medicine (VJSM) is a comprehensive library dedicat...
Read MoreUpcoming Meetings
ISSWSH Webinar: Sexuality in Latin America: Understanding the Role of Sociocultural Factors
- Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. CDT
- Zoom
28th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA
- September 23-26, 2027
- San Diego, CA, USA
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Joint ISSM/SMSNA Webinar on Healthcare Disparities in Minority Populations
- Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM UTC
- Zoom
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Most Recent Sexual Health Q&A
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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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How Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Help Alleviate Menopause Symptoms?
Menopause is a natural transition that occurs when a person has gone at least 12 months in a row without menstruating (without birth control intervention). This is due to all of the oocytes (egg cells...
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ISSM Find a Provider Directory is provided by the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) as a public service for those who wish to locate a Sexual Health Provider in their area.
