Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects quality of life, presenting as reduced sexual desire, arousal issues, pain, and orgasm difficulties. Its multifactorial causes include physical and psychological factors, with about 43% of women in the United States affected. Objective To ...

Introduction Blue balls is a mundane complaint that generates substantive popular lore but has little coverage in the sexual medicine literature. Objectives To draft a first medical history of relevant nosology and etiology. Methods The Latin, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and English literature ...

Introduction Disorders of ejaculation and orgasm (DEO) in men are poorly understood and can pose a substantial burden to men and their sexual partners. Objectives Under the aegis of the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine, a multinational, multidisciplinary panel of experts was convened ...

In June 2024, the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) hosted the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM2024) in Madrid. This event was a joint program with the European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM), the North American Society of Sexual Medicine (SMSNA), and the ...

Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual disorder that diminishes quality of life significantly. Despite extensive research, little is known about the complex physiological mechanisms of ED, in part owing to disparities between animal and human physiology. Comprehensive and ...

Introduction Sexual satisfaction is a key component of individual and relational well-being and is defined as the subjective perception of enjoyment and fulfillment in sexual life. For individuals and couples belonging to sexual orientation and gender diversities (SOGDs), this satisfaction may be ...

Introduction Misconceptions about testosterone therapy are prevalent and there is an unmet need for a review of current literature that can be leveraged by physicians to deliver safe and effective care for men with hypogonadism. Objectives This review aims to address common misconceptions about ...

Background The labia minora, an essential yet understudied component of female genital anatomy, has been hypothesized to play a role in the female sexual function. Despite its potential importance, empirical evidence linking the labia minora’s anatomical characteristics to sexual function remains ...

Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) share common pathophysiological mechanisms and molecular pathways, with ED serving as an independent risk factor and prognostic marker for CVD. Objectives This review aims to explore the relationship between ED and CVD, analyze ...

Introduction Anxiety, and more specifically performance anxiety, is commonly associated with sexual problems both by health professionals and clients alike. Yet, despite its strong association with sexual dysfunctions, the conceptualization and understanding of performance anxiety are seldom ...

Introduction Sexual dysfunction has a negative influence on both human physical and psychological health across various ages and frequently results in the deterioration of quality of life for individuals and/or partners. Objective The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of ...

Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy is gaining more and more popularity among hypogonadal men. The positive effects on body composition, metabolic functions, and mental well-being can improve the quality of life of many men. However, testosterone can also trigger several side effects, ...