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ISSM Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
“The ethos of medicine is based on the importance of life and the indisputable equal value of all human beings. Working in sexual medicine, a field focused upon the most sensitive core of the human condition, ISSM has advocated from its beginning for the rights of all humans to be treated equally regardless of race, […]
How might sickle cell disease impact sexual function?
The term sickle cell disease refers to a group of red blood cell disorders. The most common type is sickle cell anemia. Made in bone marrow, red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body with the help of a protein called hemoglobin. Instead of being shaped like a disk, red blood cells in people with […]
Sexual Behavior in China Has Changed During COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, sexual frequency and satisfaction decreased for young men and women in China, according to new research. The COVID-19 situation has had a serious impact on Chinese society and around the world. During February and March 2020, much of the Chinese population was restricted from most social activities. Families, friends, and partners […]
Sexual Motivations May Differ in Consensual Non-Monogamous Relationships
People in consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships may have different sexual motivations compared to their monogamous counterparts, a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study reports. In particular, people who engage in non-exclusive multipartner relationships could be more likely to have physical and goal-attainment reasons for having sex. Consensual non-monogamy comes in many different forms depending on […]
How can partners maintain sexual intimacy if one has aphasia?
Aphasia is a condition that makes it difficult for people to process language. It is caused by damage to brain areas that control language, such as Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area. The severity of aphasia depends on the brain area affected and the extent of the damage. Some people with aphasia have trouble understanding spoken […]