Bibliotherapy may benefit patients with sexual dysfunction, but more study is needed, according to a recent review in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. It isn’t clear how effective bibliotherapy may be for certain types of sexual dysfunction, the authors said. Bibliotherapy refers to the use of printed materials, such as books and pamphlets, for a […]
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. However, sexual dysfunction in this population is “understudied and underappreciated,” the authors added. Motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and falls are some of the most frequent causes of pelvic fracture in women. […]
In memoriam Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri
Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri 11/4/1969 – 4/2/2021 It is with deep sorrow that ISSM informs the passing of our esteemed member, Dr. Ariel Gustavo Scafuri, after complications of COVID-19. Prof. Scafuri was born on November 4, 1969 in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He obtained his MD and PhD titles […]
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. They are also more likely to have psychiatric disorders compared to the general population, the authors said. Gender dysphoria refers to a distressing incongruence between a person’s gender identity and the gender they were assigned […]
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. Researchers found that hospital employees were having sex less often and for shorter lengths of time. Decreased sexual desire and fewer face-to-face sexual positions were also reported. The study’s 185 respondents […]
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. The Journal of Sexual Medicine published the study as an article in press in January 2021. The effects of sexual self-esteem and communication on body image and sexual function had been “underexplored,” the researchers said. […]