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Different Types of Penile Constriction Rings
By Rainey Horwitz, MD, MS
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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...
How Screening for Female Sexual Dysfunction Differs Among Gynecologic Clinicians
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common issue in the United States, but not all women are being screened for it during routine healthcare visits. In fact, only an estimated 14% to 40% of women are...
Why Are Young People Having Less Casual Sex?
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...
What Are the Potential Side Effects of Erectile Dysfunction Medications, and Are There Alternative Treatments?
Erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to get and maintain an erection long enough for satisfactory sexual activity, is a common condition that affects men around the world. This condition can co...