ISSM – Research Summary – Duplex Doppler Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction A Critical Analysis of Methodology Pitfalls in Duplex Doppler Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction: Technical and Interpretation Deficiencies Bruno Nascimento, MD; Eduardo P. Miranda, MD, PhD, FECSM; Jean-Etienne Terrier, MD, PhD; Felipe Carneiro, MD, PhD; […]
Gender-Confirming Vulvoplasty Could Be Vaginoplasty Alternative
While penile inversion vaginoplasty is considered the “gold standard” gender-affirmation surgery option for transgender women, gender-confirming vulvoplasty (GCV) is a viable alternative for some patients. The number of patients undergoing GCV is still relatively small, researchers report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. But they tend to be satisfied with their results. The procedure, also […]
Attachment Insecurity and Might Influence Sexual Function in Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) may have different experiences with sexual dysfunction depending on type of attachment insecurity, report the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Many past studies have focused on sexuality in CSA survivors, but less was known about the role of attachment theory. The authors described two attachment […]
I’m seeing a sex health specialist for the first time. What can I expect? How should I prepare?
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, […]