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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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Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome May Increase the Risk of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disorder in which certain cells malfunction and overpower the glands that provide lubrication to a variety of areas. Those with pSS may experienc...
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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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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 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...
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ISSM & Movember Workshop Sexual Health Care for the Prostate Cancer Patient
- Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at 09.30 AM - 05.00 PM (ACDT)
- Pre-Conference Workshop to the 2025 COSA-IPOS Meeting (Adelaide, Australia)
2025 ISSM/SMSNA Sub-Saharan Africa Training Program in Oncosexology
- November 12, 2025
- Virtual
2025 ISSM/SMSNA Sub-Saharan Africa Training Program in Oncosexology
- December 10, 2025
- Virtual
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Most Recent Sexual Health Q&A
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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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