Background: The female orgasm is a highly understudied phenomenon that is linked to both wellbeing and relationship satisfaction in women. Although orgasm has been associated with interoception—the sense of the physiological condition of the bo...
The current systematic review modified the Enduring Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model of relationship functioning and the Attachment System Activation model of individual functioning to incorporate various aspects of orgasmic functioning within t...
Background: This study analyzes the effects of bariatric surgery on female sexual function, assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and explores the impact of adherence to the Mediterranean diet during the postoperative period. Patien...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the cornerstone of psychopharmacology. However, they cause side effects such as sexual dysfunction, leading to the discontinuation of treatment. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of dr...
Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the manifestations of long COVID-19 and in most cases has an endothelial and neurogenic nature. Many experimental and clinical investigations have revealed the high efficacy of transcutaneous electrical...
18 May 2025
Background: Research has underscored that the attachment type could explain the association between sexual behavior and relational satisfaction. This study aimed to explore the relationship between attachment type, sexual function, and relationship c...
Large-scale surveys consistently show there is an orgasm gap in heterosexual partner sex of 20% to 36%—with more women not experiencing orgasm during heterosexual partner sex than men. In two Dutch/Flemish general population convenience samples...
30 April 2020
The effect of pornography on sexual response is understudied, particularly among women. A multinational, community-based sample of 2433 women at least 18 years of age completed a 42-item, opt-in questionnaire collecting information on demographic and...
Background: Sexual satisfaction is a complex, multifaceted, and broad concept that is influenced by several factors. The minority stress theory posits that sexual and gender minorities are at a particular risk for stress due to stigma and discriminat...
The aim of this study was to investigate changes in sexuality and sexual dysfunction in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in the first two years after treatment, in relation to the type of treatment. Data were used of 588 HNC patients participating...
Background and Objectives: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a leading cause of back surgery in elderly individuals. Additionally, LSS can result in buttock pain; abnormal sensations; or even loss of sensation in the thighs, feet, legs, and buttocks, a...
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between masturbation frequency and sexual dysfunction among men and women, focusing on individuals with and without regular sexual partners, and to determine whether sexual compatibility (e.g.,...
Background and Objectives: This study aims to investigate female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and the clinical, pathological, and social factors affecting it in women diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer. Materials and Methods: The study included...
27 May 2019
This cross-sectional online survey of Polish students (n = 6463) assessed the frequency and patterns of pornography consumption, its self-perceived effects, the prevalence of self-perceived pornography addiction, and opinions on the potential effects...
2 October 2021
Background: Sexual attitudes are related to the expression of sexuality and have been associated with indicators for sexual health. The main aim of this study was to determine the explanatory capacity of general (i.e., erotophilia) and specific (i.e....
Background and Objectives: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is common in cancer but remains poorly characterized among patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of SD in ICI-treated pat...
The important prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) in the general population was the main motivation for conducting the present study. The present paper aims to estimate the possible comorbidities related to female sexual dysfunction (FSD)...
28 January 2021
The goal of this study is to better understand the relation between the practice of Mindfulness and the sexual activity, sexual satisfaction and erotic fantasies of Spanish-speaking participants. This research focuses on the comparison between people...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects, including onphysical and mental health and wellbeing. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s health, especially on women’s sexual life in...
12 March 2022
Introduction: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic affected many aspects of life involving sexual functioning. Methods: This prospective, noninterventional, observational research was performed from July 2020 to August 2020, involving a total of 644...
Introduction: Penile cancer is rare but rising in incidence. Any optimal treatment must balance oncologic control with preservation of sexual and urinary function. Objectives: To evaluate sexual function, patient satisfaction, and oncologic outcomes...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of two different labiaplasty techniques, trim resection and modified wedge resection, on postoperative patient comfort, complication rates, and sexual function. Methods: Between 2021 and...
Pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) in women play a key role, and their proper functioning depends on the coordinated interaction with other anatomical structures, particularly the diaphragm and deep abdominal muscles, which together constitute the so-called...
12 January 2021
Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm. The association between psychosexual (sexual assertiveness, erotophilia, and attitude towards sexual fantasies) and sexual function (sexual desire, sexual exc...
20 January 2023
Vulvodynia is a vulvar discomfort that occurs in the absence of any specific, clinically identifiable disorder. Few therapies have shown to be effective for the treatment of vulvodynia. In our recently published study, we tested a drug-free gel in wo...
The study was aimed at assessing the quality of sexual functioning in female patients having undergone surgical treatment for cancer depending on the type of surgery. The prospective cohort consisted of 48 female patients (23 patients with stoma [A2]...
20 November 2022
Due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19, some restrictions were introduced which could lead to the development of distress and somatic symptoms. This survey aimed to study the mental and sexual health of men during the COVID-19 outbreak. An online qu...
Background: We aimed to determine whether patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) have sexual dysfunction compared to age-matched healthy controls. Methods: Utilizing online COMPASS-31 to evaluate dysautonomia symptom severity,...
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering event often accompanied by a host of anxiety-provoking questions and concerns in the minds of affected individuals. Questions regarding the ability to resume sexual activity, partner’s satisfaction as...
Background: Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a little-known disease characterized by pain during erections, the presence of penile curvature, and consequent psychological disorders. In addition, concomitant erectile dysfunction may be present. The treatmen...
30 September 2020
Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID−19), announced as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, recently has dominated people’s lifestyle. The impact of COVID−19 seems to be relevant to the sexual health as well. Methods: Th...
3 October 2020
The aim of this study was to examine female sexual functioning and its association with the impact of the symptoms of menopause among Spanish postmenopausal women. A total of 182 postmenopausal women (65.59 ± 7.93 years) participated in this c...
Background/Objectives: Women’s sexual quality of life is a multidimensional construct shaped by individual, psychological, relational, and health-related factors. This exploratory cross-sectional study aimed to identify selected determinants of...
Background and Objectives: Erectile dysfunction is a significant problem, which diminishes the quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of childhood trauma and attachment styles in the aetiology of psychogenic erecti...
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has a negative impact on women’s quality of life, self-esteem, and physical health. The aim of the present study was to explore the prevalence and the factors associated with FSD using an online questionnaire. A...
Among the components of a healthy life, sexuality is essential, contributing to both the psychophysical and social well-being of women and, consequently, to their quality of life. A poorly investigated standpoint is the acceptability of contraceptive...
There are many known endocrine complications after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in childhood including increased risk of biochemical hypogonadism. However, little is known about sexuality in adulthood following childhood...
We estimate the prevalence and identified the associated factors of sexual dysfunction in Mexican women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A cross-sectional survey was applied to 100 women with RA and compared with 100 healthy, sexually active, adult wo...
Sexual dysfunction is common in patients with advanced cancer, although it is frequently belittled, and thus consistently underdiagnosed and untreated. Opioid analgesics remain fundamental and are widely used in cancer pain treatment. However, they a...
Background/Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently results in both urinary and sexual dysfunction, which significantly impairs quality of life. Conventional treatments for bladder dysfunction often prove insufficient, leading to the exploratio...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to daily life in Poland, with restrictions affecting various sectors, including entertainment, education, and travel. The pandemic’s impact extended to intimate aspects of life. This...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to significant disability in young adults, with a higher prevalence observed in women. The heterogeneous clinical presentation o...
Background: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is an underrecognized issue in women with systemic sclerosis (SSc), influenced by physical and psychological factors. Data on FSD in reproductive-age SSc patients, especially those with diffuse cutaneous SS...
Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) most often has vascular etiology and usually is the earliest symptom of vascular dysfunction. The aim of this study was to evaluate vascular dysfunction with the use of the Flow-Mediated Skin Fluorescence (FMSF)...
Objectives: To compare sexual function and other clinical outcomes after transobturator tape (TOT) alone versus TOT with concomitant anterior colporrhaphy (AC) in sexually active women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and asymptomatic stage &ge...
Background: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) represents a chronic inflammatory dermatosis associated with significant symptoms, architectural changes of the vulva, and impaired quality of life (QoL). Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid...
Background: Treatment options for vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) remain limited; therefore, therapies that improve quality of life and reduce neoplastic risk are needed. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a potential option. This study aimed to evaluate qu...
6 March 2022
Background: Sexual health is a major component of human well-being. As repeatedly shown in research, satisfaction with sex life and sexual fulfillment correlate positively with quality of life (QoL) in most of its aspects. It is thus true that a redu...
24 January 2025
Many primary studies and reviews have been published on the influence of chronic diseases (CDs) on sexual dysfunction (SD), but CDs not involving the genitals are less well represented in the literature. Aim: To determine the prevalence of SD in pati...
Background/Objectives: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may cause progressive spinal rigidity and kyphotic deformity, with consequences for physical function, quality of life, and sexual health. Data regarding sexual function following corrective spinal o...