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Can Sex Throw off Your Vaginal pH Balance?
The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘gue...

What Is Peyronie’s Disease? How Do I Know If I Have It?
Peyronie’s disease (PD) occurs when scar tissue (plaque...
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sexual Well-Being
Sexual dysfunction is a common problem affecting men and women around the world, causing distress and impacting relationships. Generally, a sexual problem is complex in nature and can have biological,...

How Regulated Is Online Testosterone Prescribing?
Online testosterone prescribing has become a topic of concern for federal officials as they consider the future of telemedicine. The issue revolves around whether online direct-to-consumer clinics sho...

Testosterone-Replacement Therapy Is Safe for Cardiovascular Health, According to New Study
Low testosterone (also called hypogonadism) in men can cause undesirable symptoms such as low libido, decreased energy, changes in mood, loss of muscle mass and body hair, and erectile difficulties.
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Does the Menstrual Cycle Impact Sexual Desire?
Over time, there have been several theories proposed about how the menstrual cycle might impact a woman’s sexual desire. Researchers have investigated this topic, but thus far, the results of their st...

Over-the-Counter Gel for Treating Erectile Dysfunction Approved by FDA
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sexual dysfunction that affects an estimated 1 in 5 men worldwide, and around 22 million men in the United States. Simply put, ED is the inability to get and main...

Factors Associated with Better or Worse Sexual Well-Being After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. However, advancements in treatments have improved the survival rate and increased the average life expectancy of women with breast cancer. ...

Hysterectomy Likely Does Not Impact Sexual Functioning
Hysterectomy, a surgery to remove a woman’s uterus, is typically performed to treat benign (noncancerous) conditions such as abnormal or painful uterine bleeding in women who no longer desire childbea...

The Tested Effectiveness of Five Water-Based Personal Lubricants
Vaginal dryness can have a negative impact on a person’s sexual health and overall well-being. It can make sex uncomfortable or painful, cause burning or itching in the vulva, and can even cause bleed...

Female Reddit Users Describe Their Experiences With Low Libido
Reddit is a social media platform that allows users to discuss topics of interest in relevant forums and share information with other users via content threads. Users can give “up votes” or “down vote...

Does Circumcision Affect Penile Erogenous Zones or How Men Experience Orgasm?
Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin of the penis. It has been performed for thousands of years for cultural, religious, aesthetic, and health reasons. In medicine, male circumc...