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Can Sleep Apnea Affect Sexual Function?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorde...
What Are the Health Risks of Choking During Sex, and How Can They Be Addressed?
Choking or strangulation during sexual activities is so...
How Do Hormone Therapies for Breast Cancer Affect Libido and Sexual Function?
Breast cancer treatment often includes hormone therapie...
What Is the Typical Recovery Process After Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Surgery?
Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery is a common ...
What Does “Erotic Intelligence” Mean?
The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘guest ed...
The Effects of Anabolic Steroid Use on Sexual Health
Anabolic steroids, also known as anabolic-androgenic st...
How Does Porn Exposure Affect Body Image?
The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘guest ed...
How Might Sex Affect a Person’s Migraines?
Migraines are debilitating headaches that affect approx...
How Do Medications for Mental Health Conditions Impact Sexual Health?
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, a...
How Does Body Image Affect Sexual Confidence and Satisfaction?
Body image plays a significant role in shaping an indiv...
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Understanding What Influences Sexual Interest in Postmenopausal Women
Menopause often brings changes that can impact a woman’s sexual well-being, including lower estrogen levels, reduced sexual desire, vaginal dryness, and discomfort during intercourse. These factors ca...
How Sexual Well-Being and Grief Change Over Time After Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is a common experience, affecting about 1 in 4 women, and often brings challenges to mental and relational health, including increased anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. S...
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injections in the Glans Penis: A Potential Treatment for Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) affects up to 30% of men, causing ejaculation within 1 minute of vaginal penetration or in less than 3 minutes (as a change from one’s previous normal). It often leads to em...
How Often Are Dating Apps Used for Casual Sex? New Study Explains Key Factors
The use of smartphones and mobile technology has changed how people meet romantic partners, and dating apps have become a popular way to find both relationships and casual sex, or “hookups.” About 40%...
Understanding Wearable Male Sexual Devices: Trends, Safety, and Benefits for Erectile Dysfunction
Male sexual dysfunction (MSD) is common, especially as men age, with over 50% of men aged 40 to 70 reporting erectile dysfunction (ED). Conditions like ED, Peyronie’s disease, and premature ejaculatio...
Comparing Sexual Function and Mental Health in Women Using Different Contraceptive Methods
Women often use contraceptives (birth control) during their reproductive years, with options including hormonal (e.g., birth control pills) and non-hormonal methods (e.g., condoms or copper IUDs). Whi...
Early Trauma May Be Linked to Hypersexual Behavior and Erectile Dysfunction in Men
Sexual dysfunction involves difficulties during any stage of the sexual response cycle, affecting a person’s ability to engage in or enjoy sexual activities. A lot of research focuses on low sexual de...
Genital Self-Image and Sexual Function: From Pregnancy to Postpartum
Genital self-image refers to how people perceive their genital area, affecting their sexual desire, self-esteem, and satisfaction. In women, a positive genital self-image is linked to better sexual fu...
The SMSNA’s Position on Cosmetic Penile Enhancement Procedures
Penile cosmetic enhancement procedures aim to increase the length and girth of the penis, both when flaccid and erect. These treatments range from less invasive filler injections to more invasive surg...
Women’s Perceptions and Experiences of Sexual Health After Radical Cystectomy
Bladder cancer is more common in men, but women often have more advanced disease and worse health outcomes after treatment. Women with high-risk bladder cancer may undergo radical cystectomy, which in...
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