The objective of this study was to determine whether ephedrine, an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist previously shown to enhance genital blood flow in women, has beneficial effects in reversing antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction. Nineteen sexually dysfunctional women receiving either fluoxetine, sertraline, or paroxetine participated in an eight-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, c...

Although female sexual dysfunction is a problem with low priority, it can have a profound impact on quality of life. In women, the cycle of sexual response begins in the brain, where a memory, an image, a scent, music, or a fantasy acts as a trigger to prompt sexual arousal. Thus, the brain is really the key and starting place for treatment of sexual dysfunction. Decreased libido, altered arous...

Abstract Introduction The orgasm gap between genders is found in scientific and generalist literature: men, of all sexual orientations, report reaching during nearly 90% intercourses, while heterosexual women only achieve 65% intercourse. Objective We want to demonstrate that the script penis/vagina penetration anatomically less satisfactory than anal penetration, carries risks for women: unwan...

background: female sexual dysfunction is a common problem among general population, especially in urogynecological patient, and can lead to a decrease in quality of life and affect martial relationship. objective: this study was compared the effect of surgical methods versus physiotherapy on sexual function in pelvic floor disorder. materials and methods: this randomized controlled trial (rct) ...

Thanks for reaching out with such a stimulating question! Put simply, there isn't any research (only anecdotal reports) to support the idea that having sex frequently might decrease your clitoral sensitivity. It's possible, however, that other factors are causing you to perceive or experience weaker orgasms. Read on for more about the anatomy of the clitoris, and how emotions, various aspects o...

BACKGROUND Despite known health disparities for sexual minorities, few studies have described sexual function by sexual orientation using a robust approach to measurement of sexual function. We compared recent sexual function and satisfaction by sexual orientation among English-speaking US adults. METHODS AND FINDINGS Cross-sectional surveys were administered by KnowledgePanel® (GfK), an onli...

Medically unexplained symptoms are often the common reason for consultation. They are a challenge to the treating physician and end up being labeled as psychological. We report a case of medically unexplained symptoms associated with sexual orgasm and the possible syndrome.

There are three main ways in which male sexual potency may be impaired: impotence-the persistent inability to develop or sustain an erection sufficient to conclude coitus to orgasm and ejaculation; impotentia ejaculandi-the persistent absence of orgasm and ejaculation during coitus (which may be greatly prolonged), despite the presence of normal desire and erection; and premature ejaculation-th...