Over half of British adults are having sex less than once a week during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests. Lack of sexual activity could have a negative impact on overall health, the authors said. The paper was published online by the Journal of Sexual Medicine as an article “in press” on May 14th. Over […]
Erectile Dysfunction: Stem Cell Study Has Mixed Results
Stem cell therapy might improve erectile function in men with ischemic cardiomyopathy, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Success may depend on stem cell dose and the type of cells used, however. Several treatment options are available for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, including medications, vacuum devices, and penile implants. But […]
Some Sexual Positions Unsafe After Hip Arthroscopy
For patients recovering from hip arthroscopy, some sexual positions are safer than others, new research suggests. After studying 12 common male-female sexual positions, only 4 positions for women and 4 positions for men were considered “safe.” During a hip arthroscopy procedure, surgeons use a small camera to view and assess hip joint problems. Some hip […]
Bipolar Disorder: Mood Stabilizers Affect Sexual Function Differently
People who take mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder may experience varying degrees of sexual dysfunction depending on the protocol used, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Such patients should be routinely asked about any sexual difficulties they might have, the authors recommended. Bipolar disorder is often treated with a combination of […]
Objective and Subjective Assessments of PE Yield Consistent Results
Assessing premature ejaculation with a combination of objective and subjective measures is “necessary and appropriate,” according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine paper. Results of the two approaches were comparable in their study. Premature ejaculation is assessed in several ways. In objective approaches, a stopwatch is used during intercourse to measure […]
Study: Psychosocial Factors Should be Assessed in Women with Genital Pain
Women with genital pain often have sexual problems and emotional distress. But they might not be aware that pain and sexual functioning can be related, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. “A high percentage of sexual problems and related emotional suffering is overlooked,” the authors explained. The study included 967 […]