Young Researchers and Clinicians Committee The young clinicians and researchers committee was formed to promote international collaboration and help with logistical and financial support to facilitate cross-cultural and international research projects among ISSM members in practice less than 5 years. The goal of the committee would be to facilitate this type of research activity, and […]
Vision and Mission
Vision: “Every human being has the right to a healthy and satisfying sexual life.” Mission: “To be the most respected and trusted source of information, education and professional development on human sexual health through the delivery of world-class publications, research findings, online and in person opportunities for knowledge exchange, world-wide.” Knowledge Dissemination & Global Outreach: ISSM […]
Deep Dyspareunia Improves With Interdisciplinary Treatment Approach, Study Finds
An interdisciplinary approach that includes gynecological treatment, pain education, physical therapy and psychotherapy could benefit women with deep dyspareunia, suggests a new study. Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful intercourse. It is usually described as superficial (mainly affecting the entrance of the vagina) or deep (occurring with deep penetration). Deep dyspareunia can have a […]
Penis Enlargement Surgery: Men Should Know About Complications
Penis enlargement surgery can have serious complications, and men should be aware of them before undergoing any procedure, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Penis enlargement surgery aims to increase length and/or girth, often because the man is not satisfied with the size of his penis. Augmentation may involve injections of silicone, […]
How common is sexual dysfunction among adults with type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce any insulin, a hormone that helps process glucose (blood sugar) for cells to use. It is sometimes called juvenile diabetes, but it can occur at any age. This type of diabetes is distinguished from type 2 diabetes, in which the body can produce insulin, but it […]
Improved Sexual Satisfaction with Combination Drugs in Men with Urinary Symptoms
A combination of two drugs – dutasteride and solifenacin – might result in improved sexual satisfaction among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). BPH is the medical term for an enlarged prostate, which affects an estimated 50% to 75% of men over age 50. The prostate gland grows […]