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![The Role of Acceptance and Mindfulness in Sexual Health](/images/2024/01/29/HL_2924_RS_medium.jpg)
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.
![How Women’s Genital Self-Image Impacts Sexual Function](/images/2024/01/22/HL_2224_RS2_medium.jpg)
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.
![Addressing the Intimacy Needs of Partners of Patients with Terminal Cancer](/images/2023/12/19/HL_122923_RS_medium.jpeg)
Palliative care is aimed at improving an individual’s quality of life and minimizing their suffering when they are sick with a terminal illness. While it is generally effective at achieving these goals, palliative care does not generally address the sexuality or intimate needs of patients and their partners.
![The Use of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Erectile Dysfunction During the COVID-19 Pandemic](/images/2023/12/04/HL_RS_121523_medium.jpg)
Nonorganic erectile dysfunction (ED) is ED that is not related to organic risk factors like vascular problems, neurological issues, or penile deformities like Peyronie’s disease, and is instead linked to psychological causes.
![How Might Substance Abuse Impact Male Sexual Function?](/images/2023/11/07/headline112423_RS_medium.jpg)
The sexual cycle is a complex process that can be affected by many factors, at times resulting in sexual dysfunction. Some common risk factors for sexual dysfunction include health issues and substance abuse, which is the recurring desire to take drugs or other substances in a way that is harmful to a person.