What are some common misunderstandings regarding persons with gender incongruence? Find out in the latest #AskISSM video. 

The testicles (testes) are two small, egg-shaped organs that produce sperm and testosterone and are located in the thin pouch of skin called the scrotum behind the penis. Testicular pain can have a number of different causes. Sometimes, the pain originates in the testicles themselves, but other times it comes from the abdomen, groin, or another part of the pelvic region. The following are some of the most common causes of testicular pain:

For more than 30 years, the medical procedure LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure), including LLETZ (large loop excision of the transformation zone), has been used to treat cervical problems that might lead to cancer.

Contraception, also known as birth control, is the use of medications, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Some examples of contraception are condoms, birth control pills, diaphragms, hormonal vaginal rings, intrauterine devices (IUDs), contraceptive implants, birth control patches, spermicide products, contraceptive injections, and surgical sterilization (i.e., vasectomies for people with penises or tubal ligations for people with vulvas).

Having a slight curve in one’s penis is normal, and it is not necessarily cause for alarm. However, if the curve is so severe that it prevents the individual from having penetrative sex, it may be a sign of a medical condition. One medical condition that causes penile curvature is Peyronie’s disease (PD). PD can develop when scar tissue forms below the skin of the penis, making it bend during erections.

In this latest ISSM Podcast. Charmaine Borg, an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, joins ISSM Podcast host Shelly Varod to discuss a burning question: 'Are porn, masturbation and similar behaviors harmful?'
Tune in for some expert advice and hear all about bedroom boredom, stimulating sex, the meaning of sex and having a space and time to talk sex. 
This ISSM Podcast is a production of the ISSM Podcast Team with Cobi Reisman, Shelly Varod, Sameena Rahman and Karl Pang.

Vasectomy is considered the most effective form of male birth control. Men may wonder if a vasectomy surgery will affect the low volume of ejaculation. In this video from the International Society for Sexual Medicine, experts in the field of sexual health answer this question.

If you occasionally worry about the look and size of your penis, you are not alone. Nevertheless, the fact is that penises, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. While there is truly no “normal” when it comes to the penis, there are a few things people may want more information on with regards to this specific organ.

Sexual script theory suggests that sexual behavior follows a script on a cultural, interpersonal, and individual level. In partnered sexual activities, a sexual script outlines which sexual behaviors are appropriate and/or expected in each situation, including the types of sexual activity, the person who performs them, and the order in which activities are performed.

The longest phase of the menstrual cycle is known as the follicular phase, and it can last between 14 to 21 days. During this phase, your ovaries support the growth and development of an egg that will be released later during ovulation. As the follicular phase draws to a close, a woman is at her most fertile and is more likely to become pregnant during sex.

Francesca Tripodi, a renowned psychotherapist and sexologist from Italy, joins Shelly Varod to discuss a burning question: "What to do when you're uncomfortable with your partner's sexual preferences?" Tune in for some expert advice and practical tips to navigate this sensitive topic!
This ISSM Podcast is a production of the ISSM Podcast Team with Cobi Reisman, Shelly Varod, Sameena Rahman and Karl Pang.