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What Is Health Literacy and Why Is It Important for Sexual Health?

What Is Health Literacy and Why Is It Important for Sexual Health?

Perhaps you have heard the term “health literacy” and wondered what it means. In August 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the definition of health literacy to include both “personal” and “organizational” health literacy, which are defined as follows:

How Penile Cancer Impacts Sexual Function and Health-Related Quality of Life

How Penile Cancer Impacts Sexual Function and Health-Related Quality of Life

A cancer diagnosis of any kind can be very distressing for an individual, and the repercussions of such a diagnosis can have a significant impact on all aspects of a person’s life. What’s more, although cancer treatments can prevent the cancer from spreading and possibly eliminate it altogether, they often have negative short- and long-term consequences for patients. Patients who are aware of the possible side effects before undergoing treatment may be better equipped to manage them with the support of primary care physicians, oncologists, mental health specialists, and other health care professionals.

Valued Feedback Rewarded

Valued Feedback Rewarded

This summer our Annual ISSM Membership Survey was held as it is truly important for ISSM to know how our ISSM Members experience their ISSM Membership.

As a sign of appreciation for completing the survey, 5 submissions have been selected randomly to receive a $50.00 voucher that may be used for payment of ISSM membership, ISSM meeting registration and/or ISSM publications.

 2021 10 01 Membership voucher

   

 

 

ISSM congratulates the following ISSM members for receiving a USD 50,- voucher. 

  • James G. Pfaus; Canada
  • Wang Jiang; China
  • Marina Scafuri; Brazil
  • Tse Siu-san; Taiwan and
  • Sergio Moreno; Chile.

On behalf of the ISSM Membership Committee thanks to all ISSM Members for your valued feedback!

 

Standardized Survey Assesses Patient’s Satisfaction With Penile Implants

Standardized Survey Assesses Patient’s Satisfaction With Penile Implants

Development and Validation of the Satisfaction Survey for Inflatable Penile Implant (SSIPI)

Carolyn A. Salter MD; Philip Vu Bach MD; Lawrence Jenkins MD; Nelson Bennett MD; Faysal A. Yafi MD; Farouk el Khatib MD; Elizabeth Schofield MPH; Nicole Benfante MS; Stanley E. Althof PhD; Christian J. Nelson PhD; John P. Mulhall MD, MSc, FECSM, FACS

FIRST PUBLISHED: August 6, 2021 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.06.020 

Is Appearance Satisfaction Linked to Sexual Function?

Is Appearance Satisfaction Linked to Sexual Function?

People who are satisfied with their appearance may have fewer sexual problems, suggests a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. 

What are unconsummated marriages/relationships?

What are unconsummated marriages/relationships?

When a heterosexual couple is unable to have penetrative vaginal intercourse, their relationship may be called unconsummated.

Study Highlights Social Effects of COVID-19 on People Living With HIV

Study Highlights Social Effects of COVID-19 on People Living With HIV

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people living with HIV (PLHIV) may experience disruptions in care, poor mental health, economic insecurity, and discrimination, according to a recent review article in AIDS and Behavior. 

Join the Social Media Prize Contest during WMSM 2021

The 22ND World Meeting of Sexual Medicine will be held virtually from November 19 to 21, 2021. As we are not able to meet in-person, we strive even harder to stay connected!
Therefore, the ISSM initiated the ISSM Social Media Prize in collaboration with the ISSM Communication Committee.
All ISSM Members registered to the WMSM 2021 are invited to tweet content about #WMSM21.

The registrant with the best Twitter coverage will be awarded with the Social Media Prize, worth USD 500!

Check out how you can participate and actively join at the WMSM 2021, go to Social Media Prize Contest.
Follow our @ISSM_INFO Twitter account
Together In Spirit! #JoinUsWMSM21

What is hard flaccid syndrome?

What is hard flaccid syndrome?

Hard flaccid syndrome is characterized by chronic pain in the penis and perineum (the area between the genitals and the anus). The penis is also semi-rigid, even when it is flaccid (not erect).

Helpline Could Benefit Potential Sex Offenders

Helpline Could Benefit Potential Sex Offenders

A telephone helpline may be an effective way to assist individuals at risk for committing sexual offenses, according to a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

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