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What Are the Health Benefits of Masturbation?
May is National Masturbation Month, and as such, it is ...
What Are the Risk Factors for Developing Testicular Cancer, and Are There Ways to Lower My Risk?
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at sp...
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A Healthy Lifestyle May Support Sexual Satisfaction Over Time
Most of us are aware of the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Increased energy, improved mood, better sleep, better strength, improved self-confidence, and enhanced longevity and quality of...
The Intersection of Telemedicine and Men’s Health
Telemedicine (TM) describes seeing a health care professional without going to their office, which can be done through a video call or over the phone in certain cases. This type of care has been aroun...
The Relationship Between Feelings About Masturbation and Sexual Function in Women
A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine aimed to explore the relationship between masturbation frequency, feelings about masturbation, behaviors, sexual function, and genital self-imag...
Is Penis Size in The Eye of the Beholder?
Transgender individuals, whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, may seek gender-affirming surgeries (GAS) to alleviate gender dysphoria. These surgeries aim to create ...
Using the “Good Enough Sex” Model to Treat Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
Sexual desire is important for healthy sexual relationships, but many women experience female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD). FSIAD is a condition characterized by a decrease or absence of s...
How Willing Are Individuals to Undergo Surgery for Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a sexual dysfunction that impacts individuals with penises. With PD, scar tissue or plaques form under the skin of the penis, causing curved, sometimes painful erections. Ot...
What is Postorgasmic Illness Syndrome?
Postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a rare condition that causes symptoms after ejaculation. Though treatments for POIS exist, recommendations are limited due to a lack of studies and unclear synd...
The Effect of Regular Aerobic Exercise on Erectile Function
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. As men get older, their erectile functioning may naturally decline due to cha...
Exploring Intimacy for People with Ostomies
An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen for waste elimination (either urine or stool) after the removal of a portion of the digestive or urinary system. Many people with abdominal or ...
3 Ways to Navigate Online Dating Apps: Casual Connections, Scam Protection, and More
The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘guest editorials.’ The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and researcher who specializes in women's health, wellness, and he...