Men and women have different emotional responses when viewing non-consensual sex depictions, according to a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. In the past, researchers have investigated people’s responses to depictions of consensual sex. However, there appears to be more interest in “non-normative” sexual behavior and content nowadays, researchers say. This study is […]
ISSM Board of Directors – Election Results
ISSM Election Results We are pleased to announce the results of the 2020 ISSM Elections in which members selected our next ISSM Secretary General and two Members at Large in the ISSM Board of Directors. Thank you to all of our ISSM members who voted! Secretary General We congratulate Dr. Kwangsung Park, as he received […]
Sexual Communication and Frequency: Roles in Satisfaction
Sexual communication between partners is an important facet of relationship satisfaction in young, heterosexual couples, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The study was the first to analyze the roles of both sexual communication and frequency in both sexual and relationship satisfaction, the authors said. Their results are based on data […]
Sexual Activity Might Affect Mortality Risk
Scientists have found a potential link between sexual activity and mortality risk, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The connection pertains to both all-cause mortality and cancer mortality, the authors reported. Past research has suggested that having sex can be good for one’s health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing. However, […]
Duplex Doppler Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction
ISSM – Research Summary – Duplex Doppler Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction A Critical Analysis of Methodology Pitfalls in Duplex Doppler Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction: Technical and Interpretation Deficiencies Bruno Nascimento, MD; Eduardo P. Miranda, MD, PhD, FECSM; Jean-Etienne Terrier, MD, PhD; Felipe Carneiro, MD, PhD; […]
Gender-Confirming Vulvoplasty Could Be Vaginoplasty Alternative
While penile inversion vaginoplasty is considered the “gold standard” gender-affirmation surgery option for transgender women, gender-confirming vulvoplasty (GCV) is a viable alternative for some patients. The number of patients undergoing GCV is still relatively small, researchers report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. But they tend to be satisfied with their results. The procedure, also […]