Vaginal laxity is a condition where the vagina feels loose, often affecting sexual satisfaction. Definitions of vaginal laxity have evolved over time, but is has been described as feeling like an “empty hole,” a wide vagina, or the decreased sensation of penile penetration during sexual activity.

June marks PTSD Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the challenges faced by those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While PTSD often brings to mind its psychological and emotional toll, its effects extend into intimate relationships, influencing sexual health and closeness between partners. Understanding these impacts is important for individuals and their partners seeking to navigate these challenges with empathy and support.

Join us in this episode, with guest Giorgio Russo and host Shelly Varod, as we delve into the world of nutraceuticals, those intriguing compounds bridging the gap between food and medicine. We'll start by unraveling the concept of nutraceuticals and their pivotal role in maintaining overall health.

Join us in this episode, with guest Anna Padoa answering the question, "What about the concept of vaginal laxity and sexuality?".

In this episode with host Shelly Varod and guest Cobi Reisman, we discuss differences in penile size amongst men and both surgical and non-surgical enlargement procedures. 

Premature ejaculation (PE), a condition in which a man ejaculates sooner than he or his partner would like during sexual activity (in less than 2-3 minutes), affects many men globally. However, its causes are not entirely clear. Various factors, both physical and psychological, contribute to PE. Past research has explored links between PE and physical attributes like penis length and circumcision scars but hasn’t looked at nerve endings in the penis head, or glans penis.

Problems with erections, low sexual energy, and fatigue are symptoms that may be associated with low testosterone. In this video from the International Society for Sexual Medicine, sexual health experts explain who may benefit from testosterone therapy.

An abnormal Pap smear result can be a distressing experience for many women. It’s natural to feel worried or anxious about what it means for your health. However, it is important to understand that an abnormal result doesn’t necessarily indicate cancer. In fact, most abnormal Pap smears are caused by minor infections or changes in cervical cells that can be easily treated. Here’s what you need to know and expect after receiving an abnormal Pap smear result.

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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a medical condition that affects many women, causing low libido and distress. It has been established that low levels of testosterone can cause low libido in men, and testosterone therapy (TTh) can be an effective treatment option. Testosterone therapy has also shown promise in treating HSDD in women, especially postmenopausal women, improving sexual function and satisfaction.

Living kidney donation helps address the shortage of kidneys for patients with kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Despite a temporary drop due to the pandemic, living kidney donation remains the preferred option for most ESRD patients. Recipients of living donor kidneys generally have better outcomes than recipients of deceased donor kidneys.

Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a sexual health condition that affects the penis, causing it to become curved or bent due to the development of scar tissue. This curvature can make sexual intercourse difficult or uncomfortable for the individual with the condition. But what about the sexual partner? Will they be able to feel or notice the changes caused by PD during sex?

Dear ISSM members, We are pleased to announce the nominations for the upcoming ISSM Board of Directors elections, to be held in September 2024. The ISSM Nominating Committee, chaired by the Immediate Past-President Annamaria Giraldi, has carefully reviewed all applications.