Listen to Clinical Associate Professor Astrid Højgaard as she engages in a conversation with our host, Shelly Varod, discussing the importance of raising awareness about how elderly gay and bisexual women navigate their sexuality.

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A good night’s sleep has many health benefits, and supporting a person’s sexual functioning may be one of them.

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Introduction

Child sexual abuse is a serious public health problem that can cause significant negative health outcomes such as psychiatric disorders and sexual dysfunction.

Roughly 40% of men will have erectile dysfunction by the age of 40. By age 70, nearly 70% of men will have ED. Understanding that ED is a part of aging for some groups may help men seek treatment without feeling shame or anxiety. Learn more about treatments for erectile dysfunction in this video from the International Society for Sexual Medicine. 

Pelvic floor disorders are common in women, and they can put a damper on sex. Some examples of pelvic floor disorders include urinary incontinence (leaking urine), fecal incontinence (leaking stool), and pelvic organ prolapse (when a pelvic organ like the bladder, uterus, or rectum falls out of its normal position and drops down into the vagina).

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.

Individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility, affect their ability to get aroused or have an orgasm, and/or cause chronic pain can still have full and satisfying sex lives. Several sex enhancement devices are available to help make sex more comfortable and enjoyable for people with ongoing health conditions that can influence their sexual functioning.

The ISSM Communication Committee is composed of passionate experts who are dedicated to the optimal sharing of scientific information and news related to the field of sexual medicine among ISSM members.  Meet our esteemed members who bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the committee.
With contributions of Alexandra Dubinskaya (chair); Christopher Ho (vice-chair); Pepe Cardoso; Maurizio de Rocce Ponce; Shilpa Sivaraman; Koichi Nakajima; Flavia Glina.

In this episode of the ISSM Podcast, Shelly Varod discusses Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) and its impact on individuals. Thanks to the ISSM Podcast Team’s support, we can share this intriguing conversation with the expert, Caroline Pukall.

Learn more and listen to previous podcast episodes as well.

The informed consent model is the practice of health care providers sharing enough information about treatment options and/or procedures with patients for patients to make an informed decision about their health.