People consult sexual health experts for a variety of reasons. They might be struggling with sexual function problems, like low desire or premature ejaculation. Or, they might be working through psychological issues, such as past sexual trauma or relationship difficulties. Sex health specialists can help people who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. […]
Girth Changes May Not Bother Men With Peyronie’s Disease
Changes in girth do not greatly affect psychosocial health in men with Peyronie’s disease, reports a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. After a multivariate analysis, the researchers determined that “only degree of curvature was predictive of significant bother.” “This implies that curvature is the most bothersome aspect of [Peyronie’s disease], as the degree […]
Do HPV vaccines prevent cancers and genital warts?
HPV vaccines are an effective way to reduce the risk for certain types of cancer and genital warts, but they do not eliminate the risk completely. HPV stands for human papillomavirus. The term actually refers to over 200 viruses. Most types of HPV do not cause problems. The body’s immune system clears the infection, […]
In the U.S., Provider-Patient Sex Health Discussions Differ by Race
In the United States, both black and white women discuss sexual health with their healthcare providers, but the frequency and content of those discussions differ by race, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine paper. Compared to white women, black women were more likely to have had a healthcare appointment during the previous year. […]
Study Suggests ED Treatment “Disparities” After Radical Prostatectomy
Penile Prosthesis Implantation and Timing Disparities After Radical Prostatectomy: Results From a Statewide Claims Database Petar Bajic, MD; Parth M. Patel, MD; Marc H. Nelson, MD; Ryan A. Dornbier, MD; Eric J. Kirshenbaum, MD; Marshall S. Baker, MD; Ahmer V. Farooq, DO; Kevin T. McVary, MD; Gopal N. Gupta, MD; Larissa Bresler, MD FIRST PUBLISHED: […]
Postpartum Sexuality Not Affected by Mode of Delivery, Perineal Injury, or Other Expectations
Postpartum female sexual function does not appear to be affected by mode of delivery or perineal injury, suggests a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Women’s expectations of postpartum sexuality don’t affect their actual sexual function either, aside from breastfeeding concerns, the researchers reported. An estimated 80% to 95% of women resume sexual activity within […]