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Erectile Dysfunction is a Hot Topic on Twitter

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Conversations about erectile dysfunction (ED) increased substantially on Twitter between 2015 and 2020, according to a new study.

Sexual Pain is “Frequent” for 1 in 5 U.S. College Women

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Psychosocial factors could be related to genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) in young American women, suggests a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

At German Clinic, Most Transgender Youths are Satisfied

At German Clinic, Most Transgender Youths are Satisfied

Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

For youths with gender dysphoria, transition-related care should start in “a timely manner,” according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

Review Seeks Definition of Sexual Boredom

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Sexual boredom occurs on individual, interpersonal, and societal levels, write the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.

Review Analyzes Sexual Dysfunction After Female Genital Mutilation

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Women who undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) are likely to have sexual dysfunction, experts report in a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

Bibliotherapy May Have Value, But More Research is Needed

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Bibliotherapy may benefit patients with sexual dysfunction, but more study is needed, according to a recent review in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Study: Female Sexual Dysfunction After Pelvic Fracture Needs Attention

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Painful sex and other sexual problems are common in women after a pelvic fracture, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.

Social Support Lacking for People with Gender Dysphoria

Social Support Lacking for People with Gender Dysphoria

Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health

People with gender dysphoria may not receive the social support they need, a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggests.

COVID-19 Affects Sexuality of Healthcare Professionals

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the sex lives of healthcare workers in Turkey, suggests a recent study in the International Journal of Impotence Research.

Positive Body Image, Self-Esteem Important for Sexual Function

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

There are significant connections among sexual self-esteem, sexual communication, body image, and female sexual function, new research from China suggests.

Study: ADT Reduces Sexual Urges in Men With Pedophilic Disorder

Study: ADT Reduces Sexual Urges in Men With Pedophilic Disorder

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) appears to benefit men with pedophilic disorder, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

Can Shock Wave Therapy Help Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Low-intensity shock wave therapy (LISWT) is a safe, feasible way to relieve pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggests.

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