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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...
Optimizing Advanced Practice Providers’ Role in Sexual Medicine
Sexual health is an integral component of overall well-being, yet it often remains a topic shrouded in stigma and silence. Many individuals struggle with sexual dysfunction or concerns but may feel he...
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...
Clinical Evaluation and Management of Infertility in Men
Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, affects approximately 15% of couples worldwide, with male factors contributing to nearly 50% of cases. Unde...
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...
SMSNA is Proud to Announce the 2023 Foundation and Andrology Grant Award Recipients!
The SMSNA is proud to announce the 2023 Foundation Research, supported by SMSNA, and Research Fellowship in Andrology, supported by Endo!
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Monthly Question
Should government health insurance (Medicare/Medicaid) pay for gender-affirming care and surgery?