Journal of Sexual Medicine

Health

Menopausal women experiencing distressing pain during sex

Results from qualitative research of postmenopausal women with vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) show that they recognize the significant physical, emotional and psychological consequences of untreated dyspareunia (painful ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study identifies psychological traits associated with homophobia

A new study that investigated the potential of certain psychological traits for predisposing heterosexuals to have negative attitudes towards homosexual people found that psychoticism—which is present in severe psychopathological ...

Oncology & Cancer

What is a good looking penis?

In a new study, women considered the position and shape of the urethral opening to be the least important aspects of a penis' appearance.

Health

Illicit drug use may affect sexual function in men

In a study of 1159 males who illicitly used amphetamines, half of participants said drug use had no impact on their sexual functions, while the other half reported impacts such as reduced erectile rigidity and sexual satisfaction, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Men with 'low testosterone' have higher rates of depression

Researchers at the George Washington University (GW), led by Michael S. Irwig, M.D., found that men referred for tertiary care for borderline testosterone levels had much higher rates of depression and depressive symptoms ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Physical training helps women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder that affects 5% to 10% of the female population of fertile age, often experience sexual dysfunction and low self-esteem, but a new study shows that physical resistance ...

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