During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with type 2 diabetes who report decreased sexual function are more likely to have alexithymia, anxiety, and depression according to a recent study of Turkish subjects in Sexuality and Disability. In general, patients with diabetes are more likely to have sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction (ED) and vaginal dryness, […]
Moderate – But Not Excessive – Exercise May Improve Women’s Sexual Function
Physically active women tend to have better sexual function, experts say. But only to a point. A recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study (article in press) suggests that women who exercise more than 6 hours a week may have poorer sexual function than those who spend less time on exercise. Exercise may benefit sexual health […]
Study Compares Transgender, Cisgender Brain Scans
Transgender individuals appear to have a “unique brain phenotype” compared to their cisgender peers, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. In the past, researchers have studied the role of gender identity in neuroanatomy, but it is still unclear whether the brain structure of transgender people align more with their sex assigned at […]
Sexual Fantasies and Solo Sexual Practices May Have Changed During COVID Lockdown
Lockdowns related to COVID-19 may have changed some sexual behaviors among young adults in the United Kingdom (UK), a recent Sexual Medicine study reports. Having a better understanding of such sexual practices might help clinicians work with patients coping with stress during the pandemic. The UK’s first COVID-19 lockdown ran from March 16, 2020 to […]
In Colombia, Sexual Dysfunction Linked to Higher Rates of LUTS
People with sexual dysfunction should be screened for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), the results of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study suggest. In turn, the authors also recommend that patients experiencing LUTS be screened for sexual dysfunction. Past research has associated LUTS with sexual dysfunction, but little research has been conducted in Latin […]
Physical Therapy Improves Sexual Health in Gynecological Cancer Survivors
Dyspareunia – painful intercourse – is common in gynecological cancer survivors. However, multimodal physical therapy could offer some relief, according to the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Researchers found that 12 weeks of physical therapy brought significant improvements in sexual function. Treatment for gynecological cancer can take a great toll on […]