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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Study Finds that Some Women Prefer Circumcised Penises
Women tend to prefer circumcised penises over uncircumcised penises, according to a recent Sexual Medicine review article, though the authors acknowledged several limitations and recommended further research. For centuries, aspects of the penis, such as size, have been associated with male attractiveness. The practice of male circumcision – the removal of the foreskin that covers […]
Cligosiban Merits Further Study for Men with Premature Ejaculation
The drug cligosiban, a selective oxytocin receptor antagonist (OTR) being developed for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE) is safe and well-tolerated in healthy men, according to two recent Journal of Sexual Medicine papers. “[T]he pharmacokinetic and toleration profiles of cligosiban make it a promising candidate for the treatment of PE and support its further […]