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- Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health
Several studies have documented differences in sexual desire between cisgender men and cisgender women, but few have differentiated between different types of desire or the sexual orientation of these individuals.

- Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health
Delayed ejaculation (DE) is a sexual health condition in which a man takes a long time to ejaculate or is unable to ejaculate, particularly during partnered sex. It can also refer to a significant increase in the time it takes a man to ejaculate during sex compared to his previous “normal.” Often, ejaculation latency time is discussed with regard to DE, which is the time it takes a person to ejaculate during penetrative sex.

- Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health
The clitoris is an organ that is central to female sexual pleasure, yet very little was known about it until recently. Unlike its anatomical counterpart, the penis, which was accurately described as early as 35 BCE by Hippocrates, the clitoris was not fully anatomically described until the year 2005. This historical neglect of the clitoris has led to some major consequences for patients, health care professionals, and society as a whole.

- Sexual Health Topics: Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health
Historically, there has been a considerable lack of research on care for transgender individuals. Expanding on this data could go a long way toward addressing the health inequities that disproportionately affect this group as well as toward understanding and meeting their unique health care needs.

- Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health
Priapism is a long-lasting, unwanted, and often painful erection. Individuals who have an erection for more than four hours should seek emergency medical care to mitigate any potential damage to the penis. Even when priapism is addressed quickly and properly, it can lead to sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie’s disease (PD), or recurrent priapism.

- Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health
Many studies have shown there is a strong association between relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. Couples who communicate well and maintain a close connection with one another also tend to be more satisfied with their sex life, whereas couples who experience discord in their relationship may feel less satisfied with their sex life.

- Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Cancer & Sexual Health (Oncosexology), Sexual Orientation & LGBTQIA+ Health
Prostate cancer treatments often have a negative impact on a man’s sexual function. However, to date, most of the research on prostate cancer and sexual dysfunction centers on erectile dysfunction, even though this cancer and its treatments may cause other sexual difficulties.

- Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health
Menopause is a transition that occurs for women in mid-life when their monthly menstruation cycle stops. When this happens, the body’s estrogen levels drop, which can cause hot flashes and night sweats (vasomotor symptoms), vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, and changes in mood.

- Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology
Sexual dysfunction, mental health issues, and relationship dissatisfaction are often interrelated issues. Past studies have shown a relationship between relationship quality and sexual satisfaction that is bidirectional, meaning that it occurs in both directions. If a person is satisfied in their relationship, they are more likely to be satisfied with their sex life and vice versa. On the other hand, if a person is dissatisfied in their relationship, they are more likely to experience sexual dissatisfaction.