Erectile dysfunction (ED) – difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for intercourse – is a common problem. It’s often linked to physical health issues, like diabetes, low testosterone, and heart disease. But sometimes, ED has emotional or psychological causes. In this case, it is called psychogenic ED. It may happen when a […]
Partners Important for Peyronie’s Disease Treatment, Study Says
Clinical discussions of Peyronie’s disease diagnosis and treatment should include male patients and their female partners, experts recommend. Their study, published recently in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, is among the few to consider partners in discussions of Peyronie’s disease, the authors noted. The condition, characterized by fibrosis on the penis, is estimated to affect […]
Study Estimates PGAD Prevalence in North America
The prevalence of persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) may range from about 1% to 4% in North America, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. People with PGAD feel sexually aroused in their genitals when they do not feel sexual desire. Symptoms may include tingling and throbbing sensations that can last […]
How can people with physical disabilities thrive sexually?
If you have a physical disability, you may have certain concerns about sexuality and intimacy. Here are some actions you can take to make sex and dating more satisfying. Educate yourself and your partner. Find out as much as you can about your disability and ways of being sexual. Ask your healthcare provider for suggestions […]
Sex May Protect Against Pandemic Distress
Lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic have “dramatically impacted” intimacy and sexual health in Italy, say the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. However, sexual activity could have a protective effect in both men and women they added. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, began spreading worldwide in December 2019. As was […]