Over half of British adults are having sex less than once a week during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests. Lack of sexual activity could have a negative impact on overall health, the authors said. The paper was published online by the Journal of Sexual Medicine as an article “in press” on May 14th. Over […]
Archives for May 2020
Erectile Dysfunction: Stem Cell Study Has Mixed Results
Stem cell therapy might improve erectile function in men with ischemic cardiomyopathy, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Success may depend on stem cell dose and the type of cells used, however. Several treatment options are available for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, including medications, vacuum devices, and penile implants. But […]
Call For Nominations – Vacant Positions ISSM Board Of Directors (2020-2022)
The ISSM Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following 4 open positions on the Board of Directors, which is the governing authority of the ISSM: President-Elect; Secretary General; and Two (2) Members-at-Large. Terms The President-Elect serves for two (2) years before becoming President for two (2) years. Additionally, he or she serves two (2) […]
Some Sexual Positions Unsafe After Hip Arthroscopy
For patients recovering from hip arthroscopy, some sexual positions are safer than others, new research suggests. After studying 12 common male-female sexual positions, only 4 positions for women and 4 positions for men were considered “safe.” During a hip arthroscopy procedure, surgeons use a small camera to view and assess hip joint problems. Some hip […]
Exparel Safe for Penile Implant Patients, Study Finds
Intraoperative Intracavernosal Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection Does Not Affect Systemic Hemodynamics Hisanori Taniguchi, MD, PhD and John P. Mulhall, MD, MSc, FECSM, FACS FIRST PUBLISHED: January 23, 2020 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.12.017 Introduction While penile implants are an effective treatment for medication-refractory erectile dysfunction (ED), perioperative pain management is a […]
Bipolar Disorder: Mood Stabilizers Affect Sexual Function Differently
People who take mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder may experience varying degrees of sexual dysfunction depending on the protocol used, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Such patients should be routinely asked about any sexual difficulties they might have, the authors recommended. Bipolar disorder is often treated with a combination of […]