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Overweight/Obese Women Likely to Have Sexual Difficulties
Women who are overweight or obese are less likely to be sexually active, report the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.
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Peyronie’s Disease Impacts Both Partners and Patients
Peyronie’s disease is distressing for men, but it can affect their female partners, too, researchers have found.
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Sexual Effects of ADHD Different in Men and Women
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could affect the severity of hypersexuality in both men and women, but a link with problematic pornography use appears to be stronger in men, new resear...

Women with Colorectal and Anal Cancer Need Sexual Support
Understanding the sexual impact of treatment is important for women with colorectal and anal cancer, and support is essential, experts report in a recent Sexual Medicine Reviews study.
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Stigma, Body Image Concerns May Affect Sexuality in People With Focal Dystonia
Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for people with some forms of focal dystonia, scientists report.
Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes a person’s muscles to contract. A person with dysto...
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Counseling Cancer Survivors With Vaginal Pain
Nurses are encouraged to consider a counseling model when treating female cancer survivors with sexual pain, according to a paper published last year in Nursing2017.
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Study: Antidepressant Lurasidone Has Fewer Sexual Side Effects
People with a certain form of depression might benefit from a drug called lurasidone, which has fewer sexual side effects than other depression medications, according to a recent clinical trial.
Depr...

For Women, Placebo Effect Might Explain Improvement in Sexual Function
Treatments for female sexual dysfunction are “minimally superior to placebo,” according to new research in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Researchers reached this conclusion after analyz...

Childhood Sexual Abuse Linked to Sexual Problems in Women
Women who have been sexually abused as children develop more sexual problems than their non-abused peers, according to a recent review of medical literature by American scientists.
In an effort to un...

Inhibition May Hinder Women’s Orgasms
Sexual inhibition can lead to orgasm issues in women, new research suggests.
Problems with orgasms are common in women, with an estimated 10% to 40% of women reporting difficulty. Some women never re...

Special Therapy Addresses Body Image in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers in Canada have developed a promising program that aims to help breast cancer survivors with body image.
Restoring Body Image After Cancer (ReBIC) is a group therapy approach that combines...

Sexual Problems Continue for Young Cancer Survivors
Cancer and its treatment can lead to a number of sexual problems for patients and survivors, including painful intercourse, erectile dysfunction (ED), and trouble with orgasm. Now, new research sugges...

PTSD Linked to Sexual Problems in Midlife Women
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a history of personal violence is linked to menopause-related sexual dysfunction in midlife women, according to recent research.
While these factors do affect...

Low Desire Common in Midlife Women
Many women lose interest in sex at midlife, and doctors should consider addressing the problem, experts say.
In a recent study of 2,020 Australian women between the ages of 40 and 65, almost 70% had ...

For Breast Cancer Survivors, Sexual Concerns May Last Years
For breast cancer survivors, sexual problems related to treatment may last for several years, according to a recent study in BMC Cancer.
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Poor Health and Lack of Communication Related to Low Sexual Interest, Study Says
Why might people lose interest in sex? Recently, scientists provided their insights in the journal BMJ Open, and their findings differed somewhat for British men and women.
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Breast Cancer Has Sexual Impact on Both Survivors and Partners
Scientists estimate that between 45% and 77% of breast cancer survivors develop sexual problems after treatment, from low desire and poor lubrication to painful intercourse. However, new research sugg...

Study Addresses Psychological Aspects of Female Sexual Problems
When treating sexual problems in women, healthcare providers should consider mental health, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Women’s sexual response can be quite complex. ...

Emotional Aspects of Sex Important for Midlife Women
When it comes to sex, what do midlife women value most? And how do they think sexual problems should be treated?
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Utah rec...

Body Image, Binge Eating, and Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Poor body image esteem and binge-eating tendencies in women are linked to sexual distress and dysfunction, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Body esteem and dissociation du...

Range of Priorities Found in Individuals Seeking Female-to-Male Transition
When people with gender dysphoria decide to undergo a female-to-male transition, there is a large variation in their priorities, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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Americans Are Having Less Sex Nowadays
A new study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior has found that Americans are having less sex than they did two decades ago. And partnered people – those who are married or living together - have seen a...

Past Childhood Experiences Could Influence Sexual Satisfaction in Adulthood
When someone has a sexual problem, it’s not unusual for there to be lots of factors involved. There could be a medical issue, relationship strain, or miscommunication between partners. Sometimes, even...

Study Examines Body Esteem in Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Body esteem tends to be lower in women who have been sexually abused as children, experts say. And this lower esteem can lead to more inhibited sexual responses.
Similar to self-esteem, body esteem r...

Can Disclosing a Sexual Assault Help a Woman’s Sexual Functioning?
It’s not uncommon for women to have sexual problems after a sexual assault. However, new research suggests disclosing the assault to someone might alleviate those problems to some extent.
Experts est...

Women’s Sexuality Affected by Body Image and Relationship Quality, Study Says
A woman’s acceptance of her body and the quality of her relationship with her sex partner may influence her overall sexual function, according to a new study.
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For Couples Coping with Provoked Vestibulodynia, Sexual Goals are Important
The pain of provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) makes sex difficult for many couples. But focusing on the type of sexual goals they share could improve satisfaction for both partners.
PVD refers to pain in...

PTSD and Sexual Problems are Linked, Study Says
Sexual problems are often found in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine has examined the reasons why.
PTSD is a mental health condition...

Love, Sex, and Antidepressants
Antidepressants seem to affect men and women differently in terms of love and sex, Italian researchers have found.
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Couples, Communication, and Provoked Vestibulodynia
Comfort with expressing emotions could help couples facing provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), researchers suggest.
Women with PVD experience pain when an area of their genitals called the vestibule is to...

Sex, Psychological & Physical Health, and Marital Quality
Regular sexual activity might help older couples manage physical and psychological health problems and keep their relationship strong, research suggests.
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Exercise Helps Women With Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Side Effects
Exercising, especially right before sexual activity, seems to help women with sexual side effects caused by antidepressants, American scientists report.
Past research has shown that 96% of women taki...
Poor Mental Health and Casual Sexual Relationships
Poor mental health may lead to more casual sex – and vice versa – in teens and young adults, according to researchers from the Ohio State University.
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What is Sex Therapy Like?
Have you ever thought about seeing a sex therapist for help with a sexual problem?
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Take Advantage of Cancer Rehabilitation Options
When you’re finished with cancer treatment, you might feel relieved and excited to start a new chapter in your life. It can be a hopeful time.
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Dating After Cancer – Taking the Next Steps
On SexHealthMatters, we often discuss how cancer and its treatment affect one’s sexual health. (See the links at the bottom of this post to learn more.) Often, a supportive partner play...

Keep Your Relationship Strong During Infertility Treatments
Sex can be especially exciting when you’re trying to start a family. You and your partner can enjoy your time together, bond as a couple, and smile to yourselves, wondering if your most recent bedroom...

Coping with Mismatched Sex Drives
You and your partner probably have a lot in common. Or if you’re not partnered, you likely seek common traits in a prospective mate. Whether it’s a love of baseball, camping, or rock concerts, these c...
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Treating Peyronie’s Disease Without Surgery
One notable symptom of Peyronie’s disease is the formation of plaques just beneath the skin of the penis. When plaques develop, the penis loses some of its flexibility when erect. The result...

Aquablation Studied as Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Men with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) - an enlarged prostate - may eventually have a new treatment option.
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Medications for BPH: Are Two Drugs Better Than One?
When a man has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – an enlarged prostate – he may have trouble with urination. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) happen because the tissue in the prostate gland grows...

Tramadol May Be Effective for Men with Premature Ejaculation
A painkiller called tramadol may help men with premature ejaculation (PE) “last” longer during vaginal intercourse, according to a new study.
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Could Parkinson’s Medications be Linked to Premature Ejaculation?
Men who take medications for Parkinson’s disease might develop premature ejaculation (PE), according to a June 2018 study.
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