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Sociocultural Pressures May Influence Sexual Distress in Vulvodynia Patients
Background
Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain disorder of unknown cause, and can be persistent or provoked (with penetration, tampons, pelvic exams, etc.), beginning at any age. Typically, vulvodyni...
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New ISSM History Committee Paper Published in Sexual Medicine Reviews
The ISSM History Committee has achieved an important milestone with the publication of its committee-initiated manuscript in Sexual Medicine Reviews, “History of Peyronie’s Disease: From Early Descrip...
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What is “Plan B” and How Does It Work?
“Plan B,” also known as the morning after pill, is a brand name for a type of emergency contraception that comes in the form of a pill. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that emergency contra...
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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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ISSM Launch New Code of Professional Conduct
ISSM is proud to announce the launch of its newly developed Code of Professional Conduct. This important document marks a significant step in reinforcing the professional and respectful environment th...
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ISSM Webinar on Understanding Sexual Compulsivity: From Brain Mechanisms to Clinical Solutions
- Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC
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ISSWSH Annual Meeting 2026
- February 12-15, 2026
- Hyatt Regency Long Beach - Long Beach, CA
Joint ISSM/ESSM Scientific Meeting
- February 25 – 28, 2026
- Porto, Portugal
ISSM & Movember Conference Session - ISSM/ESSM
- February, 26, 2026 11.30 am - 12.30 pm WET
- Porto, Portugal
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Most Recent Sexual Health Q&A
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What is “Plan B” and How Does It Work?
“Plan B,” also known as the morning after pill, is a brand name for a type of emergency contraception that comes in the form of a pill. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that emergency contra...
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What is Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) causes chronic pain in the bladder, often leading to a frequent need to urinate, pain while urinating, and constant pain or tenderness in the bladd...
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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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