If a person hasn’t had sex in a long time, how can they prepare for a new sexual relationship? New relationships can be exciting, but if you haven’t had sex in a while, you might feel a bit apprehensive about the “first time” with your new partner. The following slides offer some points to consider. […]
Study Examines Role of Age in Male to Female Gender-Affirming Surgery Patients
Researchers have theorized that transgender individuals seeking male to female (MtF) gender-affirming surgery fall into two age-related subgroups. A new Sexual Medicine study discusses characteristics found in each group. According to the authors, the notion of two distinct groups is “controversial.” In their study, they categorized patients based on the age of gender dysphoria onset. […]
Many Penile Girth Enhancement Approaches Considered Experimental
Penile Girth Enlargement Strategies: What’s the Evidence? Marah C. Hehemann MD; Maxwell Towe BS; Linda My Huynh MSc; Farouk M. El-Khatib MD; Faysal A. Yafi MD, FRCSC FIRST PUBLISHED: January 4, 2019 – Sexual Medicine Reviews DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sxmr.2018.11.003 Introduction Many men feel anxious and distressed about their penis size and seek medical procedures to […]
Genetic Disposition to Diabetes Raises ED Risk, Study Finds
Type 2 diabetes has been identified as a cause of erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a recent genetic analysis. Scientists explained that insulin resistance was likely a “mediating pathway” and that high systolic blood pressure (pressure in blood vessels when the heart beats) could have a “potential causal effect.” The study involved data from over […]
Women’s Sexual Function Improves Six Months After Bariatric Surgery
Severely obese women might see improvements in sexual function six months after bariatric surgery, according to new research in Sexual Medicine. Obesity rates have risen worldwide, and with the excess weight comes higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, and poor self-esteem, which can all take a toll on sexual function. Obesity can also […]
How might cancer and its treatment affect body image?
Cancer and its treatment may change body appearance. Whether such changes are temporary or permanent, it can take some time to adjust. Many survivors feel self-conscious or anxious about their body, especially in intimate situations and sexual encounters. For example, a woman might worry about her partner’s reaction when she loses a breast to mastectomy. […]