Pregnancy does not appear to heighten a woman’s body dissatisfaction, but it does not protect against the effects of such dissatisfaction on sexual distress, a recent study reports. Past studies have shown that poor body image is generally linked to poorer sexual function in women. Conversely, women tend to have more sexual satisfaction when they […]
Poor Sleep Raises Risk for Sexual Dysfunction
Some sexual problems in older adults might be linked to poor sleep, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The type of sexual difficulty could be linked to gender, too, the study authors reported. As people get older, both sexual and sleep problems become more frequent. The two issues also have some […]
Sexual Majority and Minority Adults: More Similar Than Different
For the most part, sexual minority and sexual majority adults share many of the same genitourinary complaints as they age, with some differences in urinary incontinence and sexual practices, authors of a recently published study say. “Therefore, clinicians should employ culturally-relevant health screening, diagnosis, and treatment to ensure reaching all adults regardless of sexual orientation,” […]
In Memoriam Prof. Dr. Marcel D. Waldinger
Prof. Dr. Marcel D. Waldinger The ISSM is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our respected colleague and longstanding ISSM member Marcel Waldinger on May 1st, 2019. Marcel Waldinger was a true scientist and always the patients advocate, working hard to establish evidence to support our clinical work. Marcel Waldinger contributed heavily to […]
Mindfulness is Good for Sex, Researchers Say
Sexual mindfulness – focusing attention on the “here and now” of sexual activity – may lead to more sexual satisfaction, improved relationships, and greater self-esteem in midlife adults, according to new research in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. While they can take some time to learn, mindfulness skills can lessen anxieties and judgement […]
FDA Modifies Boxed Warning for Addyi
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed the safety labeling for Addyi (flibanserin), a medication used to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. Women with this type of HSDD have little or no interest in sex, even though they have had a satisfying libido in the […]