Sexual aversion was defined as a disorder in the fourth, text-revised edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). By this definition, sexual aversion disorder was “a persistent or recurrent extreme aversion to, and avoidance of, all or almost all genital sexual contact with a sexual partner (Criterion A), causing marked distress or interpersonal difficulties (Criterion B).”

We depend on our members to volunteer their time and expertise to carry out the mission and work of the society, and to keep moving the field of sexual medicine forward.

Membership in an active committee allows for greater recognition within the society, develops a network of other committee members and is a FAST-TRACK way to academic success. The relationships built within an active committee can be lifelong professional and personal friendships.

So, if you are looking to enrich your ISSM experience and contribute to the field of sexual medicine in a new and rewarding way, now is your chance! We are accepting applications for openings for members on the following committees:

• Bylaws Committee; responsible for the creation and maintenance of the organization’s bylaws.
• Communication Committee; dedicated to the optimal sharing of scientific information and news related to the field of sexual medicine among ISSM members. The committee is also tasked with providing state of the art information to the public through the official ISSM website, the ISSM Newsletters, and social media.
• Developing Countries Committee; set up projects and ideas to improve knowledge and develop educational activities on sexual medicine in developing countries.
• Education Committee; to fulfil the needs of the members by making quality and diverse educational opportunities available to as many members of the association as possible. A specific obligation is to expand the ISSM University as a curriculum and guideline in sexual medicine that can be disseminated globally. Members of the education committee are also incorporated into the working group for the ISSM Webinar Series and the ISSM Podcast Series.
• Ethics Committee; to recommend and/or review proposed changes to the Code of Conduct, create an Ethical Vision Statement and to provide advice in cases ethical matters arise within the Society.
• Finance & Audit Committee; to ensure the preparation of the annual budget and financial statements of the Society, and oversee the administration, collection, and disbursement of the financial resources of the organization.
• Grants & Prizes Committee; to review ISSM grants, scholarships and meeting prizes and make recommendations to the Board of Directors, based on a written and by the officers approved protocol for assessment and evaluation of grants and prizes.
• Membership Committee; works in partnership with the Board of Directors and Executive Office to develop and execute member recruitment and retention strategies and to provide advice regarding membership-related processes.
• Publication Committee; to oversee the development and production of ISSM’s publications, including the journals (JSM, SM, SMR, VJPU) and any other newsletters, guidelines, or documents. To provide direction to editors and the staff concerning format, schedule, market and distribution, etc. concerning these publications.
• Research & Development Committee; The mission is to study, develop and update standards, guidelines and systematic reviews in sexual medicine.
• Young Researchers Committee; To develop research projects as much international as possible with a broad vision that will meet the requirements for publication in the ISSM journals.
• Young Trainees Committee; To establish a network of trainees in this platform where they will understand the scope of ISSM for their research and training. The YTC will try to communicate with the regional affiliated societies of ISSM to conduct training and support to the young members of ISSM.

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 11:59pm CST. Descriptions of the committees can be found through the following link: https://www.issm.info/about/committees

Eligibility

Membership on ISSM’s committees is open to all professionals with an interest in the field of human sexual medicine and science, holding current membership in ISSM. The intent is for the committee members to mirror the geographic diversity of the ISSM Membership.

Term

Members added to ISSM committees as a result of this Call for Committee Members will have a term start date of January 1, 2023. Terms will end on December 31, 2024.

Apply

To be considered for committee service, please submit your application through this link, where you will be asked to fill in:

• Your name, area of practice, credentials and affiliation
• Name of the committee to which you are applying
• A brief statement of interest explaining why you are interested in serving on the committee, including any relevant experience you have to the work of the committee
• A brief professional biography (max. 250 words)
• Your resume/CV
• Submit Conflict of Interest Form

Only complete applications will be forwarded to the review committee for consideration.

If you are selected, ISSM will notify you in a formal invitation to serve, beginning of December 2022.

The call will be open until November 1, 2022.

 Click here to apply

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Introduction

The experience of female orgasm is still somewhat poorly understood and described in medical literature. While several studies have examined orgasm occurrence, frequency, and/or dysfunction in women, few have explored the physical and psychological sensations associated with the experience.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a mother can all have an effect on a woman’s sexual function. Breastfeeding may also impact a woman’s sex life. While past studies have shown conflicting results on whether breastfeeding has an overall positive or negative effect on one’s sex life, the following are some of the ways in which it may have an impact.

For women who are going through or are survivors of breast or gynecological cancer, sexual dysfunction can be a very unwelcome side effect. Common sexual health complaints for women after cancer treatment are vaginal dryness, low sexual desire, and pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia). Cancer and its treatments can also give rise to concerns about a partner’s sexual satisfaction and feelings of low self-esteem. 

Many people occasionally view pornography to enhance a masturbation experience or a partnered sexual interaction. For the most part, studies have indicated that recreational pornography use is not associated with any form of sexual dysfunction or sexual difficulties.

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