In 1965, Medicare and Medicaid were established in the U.S. to assist elderly and low-income citizens with healthcare costs. Medicare then expanded to cover more groups like disabled individuals and those needing hospice care.

As of June 2023, the prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.S. has varied, impacting health and psychosocial aspects, along with indirect effects like social distancing. While the effects of COVID-19 on sexual functioning in men are better known, its impact on women is less understood.

“Blue balls” is a term ingrained in our cultural lexicon, often referring to testicular discomfort experienced in the testicles due to prolonged sexual arousal without release. While widely recognized, its medical legitimacy remains dubious. Despite being referenced in popular culture and media, scientific literature on the subject is scarce.

Endometriosis is a common condition in people assigned female at birth of childbearing age where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This condition affects about 10% of individuals assigned female at birth.

Radical prostatectomy is a surgery to remove the entire prostate gland that is often performed to treat prostate cancer. One common side effect of radical prostatectomy is erectile dysfunction (ED), because the nerves that control erections may be affected. Therefore, most medical experts recommend that patients complete a penile rehabilitation program to regain erectile functioning after this procedure.

According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM), unconsummated marriage (UCM) is the inability of a heterosexual couple to engage in penovaginal sexual intercourse. It can result from factors affecting one or both partners and has implications for the couple’s well-being.

Sexual health issues are common, yet individuals often hesitate to seek help. In certain populations, especially those with medical conditions, sexual dysfunction is prevalent. Mental well-being is linked to sexual health, with depression and anxiety both impacting and being impacted by sexual issues.

People have different perceptions of their genitals, and the feelings and attitudes that a person has towards their genitals can be encompassed by the term “genital self-image” (GSI). Experts theorize that how a person feels about their genitals may have an impact on their sexual function and satisfaction, given that the genitals play a large role in sexuality.

Sexual fantasies are thoughts that arouse sexual feelings in an individual. Aggressive sexual fantasies (ASFs) are thoughts that involve causing harm to others for sexual arousal. ASFs are common, even in the general population.

Nationally representative surveys across Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom have revealed that a significant portion of the population faces sexual dysfunction, and it impacts people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to get or maintain an erection long enough for satisfactory sexual activity, can negatively affect a man’s life. This common condition has been associated with depression and anxiety, and it may cause tension in one’s romantic relationship.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when one (or more) of the pelvic organs such as the uterus, bowel, bladder, or top of the vagina descends from its usual position and into the vagina, creating a bulge that may cause pain and discomfort.