Hormone therapy might reduce sexual distress in transgender people who have not had gender-affirming surgery, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Until now, there was little research investigating sexual distress in transgender patients who had not had surgery. The study had a cross-sectional component and a prospective component. The cross-sectional […]
Passing of Richard Oliphant
Richard Oliphant died on January 3 2020 after a valiant fight against leukemia for 6.5 years. Rich was originally a professional musician who could play 12 instruments. He transitioned to the world of video production and for the last 35 years ran his own digital production company, oliphantproductions.com. He served as executive producer, writer, […]
No Additional Adverse Events Found in Flibanserin/Alcohol Study
Taking flibanserin with alcohol does not appear to add to adverse events, according to a recent alcohol-interaction study. Approved in the United States and Canada, flibanserin is an oral medication for the treatment of acquired generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. Women with HSDD have a persistent, distressing lack of or decrease […]
More Research Needed on Stem Cell Therapy for ED
Scientists have investigated stem cell therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), but few studies have focused on human subjects. A recent review paper in Sexual Medicine Reviews discusses human trials and stresses the need for more research. Stem cell therapy, along with shockwave therapy and injectable platelet-rich plasma, is a restorative approach. Its […]
Study Explores Digital Sexual Behaviors in U.S. Veterans
Nowadays, many people use technology to find sex partners and to interact sexually with others, sending sexually-explicit photos and other content. But what might such behaviors reveal about a person’s mental health? Recently, the Journal of Sexual Medicine published a study on digital sexual behavior in a group of military veterans. Previous research suggests that […]
Study Compares Two Approaches to Vaginoplasty in Transgender Patients
Colic-Based Transplant in Sexual Reassignment Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Complications in 43 Consecutive Patients Pietro G. di Summa MD, PhD; William Watfa MD; Swenn Krähenbühl MD; Clara Schaffer MD; Wassim Raffoul MD; Olivier Bauquis, MD FIRST PUBLISHED: October 24, 2019 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.09.007 Introduction In male-to-female surgical transitions, the […]