Estimating the prevalence of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) can be complicated, experts report in a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Vaginal penetration and intercourse are painful and problematic for women with GPPPD. As a result, women may become anxious and fearful of intercourse, and their pelvic floor muscles might tense to the point that […]
Journal of Sexual Medicine: Publons Now Available for Reviewers
Reviewers for the Journal of Sexual Medicine now have the option to record their reviews on their Publons profile! Publons is a reviewer credit service affiliated with Clarivate. Publons tracks reviewer activity and generates a public record, which researchers can then show to administrators or professional development committees to demonstrate their […]
Brain Structure Possibly Linked to Severity of Premature Ejaculation
Men with premature ejaculation (PE) appear to have a different brain structure compared to men without the condition. In a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study, scientists reported that men with lifelong PE had a higher mean volume of the caudate nucleus (6.8 cm3) compared to men without PE (6.1 cm3). Higher volume was associated […]
Mindfulness Therapy a Viable Option for Provoked Vestibulodynia Treatment
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can be an effective way to treat women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. For some outcomes, MBCT was just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the authors reported. Women with PVD feel discomfort or pain when the entrance to the vagina […]
Should We Tailor the Clinical Management of Erectile Dysfunction According to Different Ages?
Paolo Capogrosso MD; Eugenio Ventimiglia MD; Luca Boeri MD; Edoardo Pozzi MD; Francesco Chierigo MD; Nicolò Schifano MD; Costantino Abbate; Rayan Matloob MD; Francesco Montorsi MD; Andrea Salonia MD, PhD FIRST PUBLISHED: April 30, 2019 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.405 Introduction A man’s chances of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) increase with […]
Researchers Share Perspectives on Topical PE Treatments
Are topical treatments for premature ejaculation (PE) effective? A recent Sexual Medicine Reviews paper considered this question. PE occurs when a man feels he has little ejaculatory control and ejaculates before he wishes it to happen. The condition can be distressing for some men and particularly bothersome for couples. PE is often described in terms […]