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The Ability to Squirt May Be Beyond the Scope of Biology – Looking into Psychosexual Factors

The Ability to Squirt May Be Beyond the Scope of Biology – Looking into Psychosexual Factors

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Background

Peri-orgasmic fluid (POF) encompasses vaginal lubrication, squirting, female ejaculation (FE), and urine from coital incontinence (CI). These all occur naturally but have different biochemical compositions.

The Risk of Cancer in Men with Klinefelter Syndrome May Be Affected by Hypogonadism

The Risk of Cancer in Men with Klinefelter Syndrome May Be Affected by Hypogonadism

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Cancer & Sexual Health (Oncosexology)

Background

Klinefelter syndrome (KF) is a genetic condition in which men have an extra X chromosome. Affecting between 1 in 500 and 1 in 1000 men, KF can cause differences in sex hormones that affect sexual function and fertility. In addition to these complications, KF may also cause metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, hair and muscle mass loss, and breast enlargement.

Sociocultural Pressures May Influence Sexual Distress in Vulvodynia Patients

Sociocultural Pressures May Influence Sexual Distress in Vulvodynia Patients

Background

Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain disorder of unknown cause, and can be persistent or provoked (with penetration, tampons, pelvic exams, etc.), beginning at any age. Typically, vulvodynia is diagnosed when symptoms occur in the absence of known infections, dermatological conditions, and neurological disorders.

Penoscrotal Decompression as An Additional Treatment for Prolonged Ischemic Priapism

Penoscrotal Decompression as An Additional Treatment for Prolonged Ischemic Priapism

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Sexual Health Management & Treatments

Background

Priapism is defined as persistent or prolonged erection occurring with or without sexual stimulation. Ischemic priapism (priapism with little to no blood flow) accounts for roughly 95% of all priapism cases – a urological emergency requiring very quick management to avoid tissue death.

Intermittent Premature Ejaculation

Intermittent Premature Ejaculation

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Background

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a sexual dysfunction that affects roughly 5-15% of men globally, of which definitions vary, but mostly consist of:

A Review of Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome and Potential Treatment Options

A Review of Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome and Potential Treatment Options

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Medications & Sexual Health, Sexual Health Management & Treatments

Background

Post orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a rare and poorly understood condition which is currently characterized as individuals falling ill following orgasm, usually continuing to feel ill for 2-7 days after. Currently, there are fewer than 100 reported cases in existing literature, and those reported have primarily been male patients. POIS has been reported to affect sexual function and satisfaction, making it an interesting new topic in the world of sexual medicine.

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