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 […]
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 […]
ED Doesn’t Improve With Pentoxifylline Combination Therapy, Study Finds
Taking pentoxifylline in combination with sildenafil does not appear to improve erectile dysfunction (ED) symptoms, according to new research in Sexual Medicine. Pentoxifylline is a “nonspecific” phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used to treat occlusive arterial disease, a condition that narrows blood vessels and impairs blood flow. Because ED can be linked to poor blood […]
Study: Only 51% of Women Tell Partners Sex is Painful
Many women don’t tell their partners when sex is painful, suggests a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. When asked why, many feel that pain is just a normal part of sex or that their partner’s pleasure is the priority. Using data from the U.S.-based 2018 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, researchers identified […]