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Study Examines Effects of Confinement on Sexual Function During COVID-19

To what extent might COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown and social distancing mandates affect the sexual functioning of men and women?

Does Intensive Anti-Hypertensive Therapy Affect Sexual Function?

Does Intensive Anti-Hypertensive Therapy Affect Sexual Function?

Pharmacologic intensive anti-hypertensive (HT) therapy doesn’t affect sexual health any more than standard therapy, suggests a recent study in the American Journal of Hypertension.

Erectile Dysfunction is a Hot Topic on Twitter

Conversations about erectile dysfunction (ED) increased substantially on Twitter between 2015 and 2020, according to a new study.

Sexual Pain is “Frequent” for 1 in 5 U.S. College Women

Psychosocial factors could be related to genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) in young American women, suggests a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

At German Clinic, Most Transgender Youths are Satisfied

At German Clinic, Most Transgender Youths are Satisfied

For youths with gender dysphoria, transition-related care should start in “a timely manner,” according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

Review Seeks Definition of Sexual Boredom

Sexual boredom occurs on individual, interpersonal, and societal levels, write the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.

Review Analyzes Sexual Dysfunction After Female Genital Mutilation

Women who undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) are likely to have sexual dysfunction, experts report in a new Journal of Sexual Medicine study.

Bibliotherapy May Have Value, But More Research is Needed

Bibliotherapy may benefit patients with sexual dysfunction, but more study is needed, according to a recent review in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Study: Female Sexual Dysfunction After Pelvic Fracture Needs Attention

Painful sex and other sexual problems are common in women after a pelvic fracture, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.

Social Support Lacking for People with Gender Dysphoria

Social Support Lacking for People with Gender Dysphoria

People with gender dysphoria may not receive the social support they need, a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggests.

COVID-19 Affects Sexuality of Healthcare Professionals

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the sex lives of healthcare workers in Turkey, suggests a recent study in the International Journal of Impotence Research.

Positive Body Image, Self-Esteem Important for Sexual Function

There are significant connections among sexual self-esteem, sexual communication, body image, and female sexual function, new research from China suggests.

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