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Could the G-Spot Be a G-Zone?
Most likely, you have heard of the “G-spot.” The G-spot, which was named after the German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg, refers to a very sensitive area on the front wall of the vagina that can l...

Chronic Pelvic Pain in Sexual Minority Women
Sexual minority women (i.e., lesbian, bisexual, or mostly heterosexual women) often face sexual and reproductive health disparities that may worsen their sexual health outcomes. These women tend to en...

SMSNA Supports ACOG Statement on the Decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson
The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) denounces the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and supports the statement by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist...

What Does Network Analysis Reveal About Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction for Men and Women?
Network analysis is a way to assess the relationships among multiple variables at one time. It allows a person to see whether or not certain variables have a connection, and if so, how strong or weak ...

Disorders of Ejaculation Guideline Highlights for APPs
Ejaculatory disorders such as premature ejaculation (PE) and delayed ejaculation (DE) are often embarrassing and distressing concerns for patients and their sexual partners. Although less than 5% of m...
SMSNA is Proud to Announce the 2022 Research Scholars Award
The SMSNA is proud to announce the 2022 Research Scholars award through the Urology Care Foundation and the AUA sponsored by the SMSNA!
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Difficulties With Emotion Regulation and Loneliness May Be Predictors of Problematic Pornography Use
These days, watching pornography has become more common, and many individuals do so on occasion. Recreational pornography use is usually not detrimental to a person’s health or relationships. However,...

Rethinking Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men With Prostate Cancer
Historically, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has not been recommended for men with prostate cancer due to concerns about the testosterone potentially causing the cancer to grow or recur. As su...

PSA and Total Testosterone Levels in Men With Prostate Cancer
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate. Because PSA levels are often elevated in men with prostate cancer, health care providers use PSA blood measurements to screen for...

The APP’s Quick Reference Guide to the Updated Priapism Guideline
Priapism is a condition that results in a prolonged penile erection that lasts for hours after sexual activity or is not related to sexual stimulation. In 2021, the Sexual Medicine Society of North Am...
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