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![Does Gender Minority Stress Decrease After Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy?](/images/2023/06/30/genderminority_RS_medium.jpg)
Gender minority individuals, including transgender people, experience higher rates of mental health problems than the general public. Discrimination, violence, and the enduring stigma around gender diversity can all contribute to the increased rate of mental health problems in the gender diverse community. This phenomenon is known in some circles as gender minority stress.
![What Is Menstruation?](/images/2023/06/27/menstruation_RS_medium.jpg)
Menstruation is the shedding of blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus that occurs approximately once a month in people who have uteruses until they reach menopause. It is one phase of the menstrual cycle, which includes menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. Sometimes, menstruation is called menses, a menstrual period, or simply a period.
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.
Learn more and listen to previous podcast episodes as well.
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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.
![What Are Some Sex Tips for Women With Pelvic Floor Disorders?](/images/2023/06/20/PVD_RS_medium.jpg)
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).
![Differences in Sexual Desire Between Heterosexual and Non-Heterosexual Cisgender Men and Women](/images/2023/06/20/Sexualdesire_RS_medium.jpg)
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.
![What Are Some Sex Enhancement Devices for People With Disabilities?](/images/2023/06/16/disabled1_medium.jpg)
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.