The drug flibanserin is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of HSDD and is showing some encouraging results in premenopausal women, including improved sexual desire and an increase in the number of satisfying sexual events. The current study aimed to investigate how acute and chronic doses of flibanserin affected sexual behavior in ovariectomized (OVX) female rats who have been primed with either a combination of estradiol benzoate (EB) and progesterone (P) [Experiment 1] or estradiol benzoate (EB) alone [Experiment 2].
Standard Operating Procedures for Neurophysiologic Assessment of Male Sexual Dysfunction
To assess erectile dysfunction, standard operating procedure should include:
• Investigation of the neural control of the tone of smooth muscle cells of the erectile tissue and the penile arterial supply
• Assessment of penile sensory innervation
Sexual Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from Project REACH
Because childhood cancer survivors have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction, the authors of this study aimed to describe the sexual health issues and investigate how these problems affect general health and well-being. They also wanted to see how specific treatments affected physiological functions needed for good sexual health.
Relationship between Sexual Dysfunction and Psychological Burden in Men with Infertility
The goals of this study were to determine the incidence of sexual and psychological problems for infertile men in China and to learn more about their possible associations in this population.
Exploring Co-Parent Experiences of Sexuality in the First 3 Months after Birth
When couples become parents, a number of adjustments are made, including a sexual compromise. Past research has focused mainly on the new mothers, but the dynamics between the mother and her partner plays a role in sexual feelings and activities. This study examines postpartum sexuality in the couple per se.
The Erectile Performance Anxiety Index: Scale Development and Psychometric Properties
A common condition, erectile dysfunction (ED) affects men psychologically and emotionally as well as physically. Research has shown that men with ED are not as happy in their romantic relationships when compared to men without ED. In addition, sexual dysfunction tends to be more prevalent among women whose partners have ED.