A dental dam (sometimes called an oral dam) is a piece of latex or polyurethane that can be used as barrier protection during oral sex. Using a dental dam may reduce your risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, and HPV (human papillomavirus). As the name suggests, dental dams […]
Study Looks at Effects of Pregnancy on Body Image and Sexuality
Pregnancy does not appear to heighten a woman’s body dissatisfaction, but it does not protect against the effects of such dissatisfaction on sexual distress, a recent study reports. Past studies have shown that poor body image is generally linked to poorer sexual function in women. Conversely, women tend to have more sexual satisfaction when they […]
Are sexual fantasies normal?
Yes. In fact, sexual fantasies are quite common. In certain ways, sexual fantasies allow people to explore sexual relationships and activities that might not be realistic or acceptable in real life. For example, a person might fantasize about having sex in a public place, like an elevator, beach, or busy city park. These locations might […]
Poor Sleep Raises Risk for Sexual Dysfunction
Some sexual problems in older adults might be linked to poor sleep, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The type of sexual difficulty could be linked to gender, too, the study authors reported. As people get older, both sexual and sleep problems become more frequent. The two issues also have some […]
Sexual Majority and Minority Adults: More Similar Than Different
For the most part, sexual minority and sexual majority adults share many of the same genitourinary complaints as they age, with some differences in urinary incontinence and sexual practices, authors of a recently published study say. “Therefore, clinicians should employ culturally-relevant health screening, diagnosis, and treatment to ensure reaching all adults regardless of sexual orientation,” […]
In Memoriam Prof. Dr. Marcel D. Waldinger
Prof. Dr. Marcel D. Waldinger The ISSM is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our respected colleague and longstanding ISSM member Marcel Waldinger on May 1st, 2019. Marcel Waldinger was a true scientist and always the patients advocate, working hard to establish evidence to support our clinical work. Marcel Waldinger contributed heavily to […]