Young teens are more likely to have sexual intercourse if they spend more time in sedentary leisure activities, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Alcohol consumption might contribute to the link between sex and sedentary behavior, the authors added. Researchers used the Global School-Based Study Health Survey (GSHS) to collect […]
Archives for September 2019
International consensus on testosterone treatment for women
Agreement among leading experts about the benefits and risks of testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women. The first Global Position Statement on the use of testosterone in the treatment of women, led by the International Menopause Society (IMS), was published in four leading international medical journals today. The statement has been authored by a diverse team […]
Problematic Pornography Use Uncommon in Women
About 3% of women have problems with online pornography, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Past research suggests that women spend less time visiting internet porn sites than men do, but both men and women are using porn more frequently nowadays. Online pornography use rates are estimated to be 50%–99% […]
Inflatable Penile Implants Have Higher Satisfaction Rates Among Couples
What do couples think of penile implants? Two- and 3-piece inflatable devices have higher satisfaction rates than malleable implants, scientists report. But each type has its advantages and disadvantages for patients to consider. Penile implantation is a “gold-standard” erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment for men who do not respond to (or can’t safely use) other therapies, […]
Fungal IPP Infections More Common in Diabetic and Overweight Men
Multicenter Investigation of Fungal Infections of Inflatable Penile Prostheses Martin S. Gross MD; Lael Reinstatler MD, MPH; Gerard D. Henry MD; Stanton C. Honig MD; Peter J. Stahl MD; Arthur L. Burnett MD, MBA; Pedro P. Maria DO; Nelson E. Bennett MD; Bruce R. Kava MD; Tobias S. Kohler MD; Jonathan A. Beilan MD; Rafael […]