http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Viewing sexually explicit material through media such as the Internet, videos, and magazines may be directly linked with the sexual behavior of adolescents and young adults, but only to a very small extent. That is the conclusion of a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. The findings suggest that the practice is just one of many factors that may influence the sexual behaviors of young people. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-sexually-explicit-material-affects-behavior.html Health Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:01 EST news286045139 New data suggests the erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Cialis may also be beneficial in helping men who have problems with ejaculation and orgasm, report researchers from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in the February issue of the British Journal of Urology International. Cialis is currently approved for the treatment of ED, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and for treatment of men with both conditions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-erectile-dysfunction-drug-men-ejaculate.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:30:01 EST news278705648 A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that within a nationally representative study of American men and women, sex was rated as highly arousing and pleasurable whether or not condoms and/or lubricants were used. Condoms and lubricants are commonly used by both women and men when they have sex. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-reveals-sex-pleasurable-condom-lubricant.html Health Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:03 EST news278098463 Researchers at the University of Granada, Spain, and Santo Tomas University in Colombia have found that drug abuse negatively affects sexual performance in men even after years of abstinence. This finding contradicts other studies reporting that men spontaneously recovered their normal sexual performance at three weeks after quitting substance abuse. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-drug-abuse-impairs-sexual-men.html Health Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:04:01 EST news277650216 Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems, according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-men-erection-problems-inflamed-gums.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:01 EST news273780364 (HealthDay)—Diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction (ED) improves health outcomes for men with comorbid diseases, and vice versa, according to research published online Nov. 15 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-erectile-dysfunction-comorbid-diseases-linked.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:34:30 EST news273753255 (HealthDay)—For Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, the prevalence and risk factors for sexual dysfunction (SD) vary with age, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-prevalence-sexual-dysfunction-vary-veteran.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:31:36 EST news270487875 (Medical Xpress)—The idea that an individual might suffer from a sexual addiction is great fodder for radio talk shows, comedians and late night TV. But a sex addiction is no laughing matter. Relationships are destroyed, jobs are lost, lives ruined. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-criteria-hypersexual-disorder-mental-health.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:29:04 EST news269854115 (HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has negative effects on sexual function in women, with depressive symptoms and disease severity linked to the degree of sexual dysfunction, according to a study published in the October issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-women-ra-sexual-function.html Arthritis & Rheumatism Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:50:02 EST news269714460 (HealthDay)—In men with complete erectile dysfunction (ED), tadalafil 2.5 and 5 mg once-daily result an in intercourse success rate of 32.4 and 46.4 percent, respectively, according to research published online Oct. 4 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-tadalafil-effective-safe-erectile-dysfunction.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:50:01 EST news269415094 (HealthDay)—Intentionally leaving the pressure-regulating balloon in place during a non-infected artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) revision procedure is safe and is not associated with infection or complications, according to research published online Sept. 13 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-balloon-safe-urinary-sphincter.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:40:01 EST news267451987 (HealthDay)—Penile thermal sensory thresholds increase after non-nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy (RP) but not after the nerve-sparing procedure, according to a study published in the September issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-thermal-sensation-nerve-sparing-prostatectomy.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:50:02 EST news266766003 (HealthDay) -- At least two genetic factors are involved in female sexual disorder (FSD) symptomatology in addition to non-shared environmental effects, according to the results of a twin study published online Aug. 2 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-genetic-factors-female-sexual-dysfunction.html Genetics Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:50:01 EST news264090397 (HealthDay) -- For most women, oral contraceptives do not affect libido, but health care providers should be aware that some women may experience negative effects on sexual function, according to a study published online July 12 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-oral-contraceptives-typically-impact-libido.html Medications Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:40:01 EST news262621010 (HealthDay) -- Sexual function does not seem to be significantly disrupted in women with a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study published online July 19 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-breast-cancer-doesnt-affect-sexual.html Cancer Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:36:48 EST news262542996 (HealthDay) -- For men with finasteride-associated side effects, sexual dysfunction may persist for months or years, even after discontinuation of the drug, according to a study published online July 12 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-hair-loss-drug-long-term-sexual.html Medications Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:50:01 EST news262286008 (HealthDay) -- Long-term psychosexual outcomes for patients undergoing vaginal dilation are at least equivalent to those undergoing vaginoplasty, according to a study published in the July issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-vaginal-dilation-outcomes-equivalent-vaginoplasty.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:25:54 EST news261419105 (HealthDay) -- HIV infection in men is a strong, independent predictor of erectile dysfunction (ED), regardless of age and body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the July issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-erectile-dysfunction-prevalence-higher-hiv-infected.html HIV & AIDS Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:40:01 EST news261315222 A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that handlebar position is associated with changes in genital sensation in female cyclists. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-handlebar-affect-sexual-health-female.html Health Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:33:20 EST news261052390 (HealthDay) -- Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) appears to be safe and does not increase the incidence of prostate cancer, according to a study published online June 6 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-testosterone-therapy-prostate-cancer-incidence.html Cancer Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:00:01 EST news258983724 People who were sexually unfaithful without their partner's knowledge were less likely to practice safe sex than those who had other sexual relationships with their partner's consent. They were also more likely to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the encounter. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-secret-pose-greater-infection-sexual.html Health Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:07:33 EST news258894437 (HealthDay) -- Transvaginal mesh (TVM) procedures are effective for anatomical restoration of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), but patients report a worsening of sexual function following surgery, according to a study published online May 21 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-transvaginal-mesh-op-pelvic-prolapse.html Other Sat, 26 May 2012 08:40:02 EST news257239049 For centuries, women have been reporting engorgement of the upper, anterior part of the vagina during the stage of sexual excitement, despite the fact the structure of this phenomenon had not been anatomically determined. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-anatomic-elusive-g-spot.html Other Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:31:42 EST news254547087 A study based on the National Health and Sexuality Survey, involving nearly 2000 people, describes the sexual practices of senior citizens in Spain. The most common are kisses, caresses and vaginal penetration. The main causes of sexual inactivity are physical illness and widowerhood. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-percent-men-women-age-sexually.html Health Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:51:34 EST news252751878 How often does your doctor ask about your sexual life? Unfortunately, the answer may be: not often enough. Leaving the subject off the check-up checklist could mean missing an important link to overall wellness. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-dont-sex.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:25:26 EST news251627118 (HealthDay) -- Low handlebar positioning relative to the bicycle saddle is associated with increased perineal saddle pressure and decreased sensation in critical pelvic floor structures, according to research published online March 5 in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-bicycle-handlebar-position-affects-female.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:25:46 EST news251126730 (HealthDay) -- The Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) has been shown to be a valid measure of sexual function in patients who undergo surgical mesh implantation for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, according to research published online Feb. 21 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-pisq-validated-patients-pelvic-prolapse.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:22:43 EST news249970946 (Medical Xpress) -- A new study by researchers at Indiana University and George Mason University provides a large-scale assessment of condom use during the most recent anal intercourse among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. Findings from this study highlight diversity in condom use behaviors and demonstrate varying degrees of potential risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, regardless of sexual orientation. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-highlights-condom-gay-bisexual-men.html Health Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:02:16 EST news249631289 (Medical Xpress) -- While there are already laws against such activity in many areas, a new study finds yet another reason to avoid bestiality, or sex with animals. The new study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, finds a link between bestiality and penile cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-bestiality-linked-penile-cancer.html Cancer Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:30:06 EST news240062253 (Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine shows that a little shock to the penis may help treat severe erectile dysfunction that does not respond well to prescription drug treatments. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-therapy-erectile-dysfunction.html Other Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:40:01 EST news239366883